MN DENTAL JURISPRUDENCE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS| ACCURATE REAL EXAM WITH
FREQUENTLY TESTED QUESTIONS AND
RATIONALE|ALREADY A GRADED|GUARANTEED
PASS|LATEST UPDATE 2025.
*what are core subjects?? - CORRECT ANSWER -Record Keeping
-Ethics
-Infection Control
-Patient Communication
-Management of med. emergencies
-Diagnosis and tx. planning (optional for DH/LDA)
CPR is a _________ credit - CORRECT ANSWER Fundamental; must be updated
every 2 yrs
*self assessment is a _____ credit - CORRECT ANSWER Fundamental; printed from
ADA website; usually updated every 2yrs. completed and put in professional portfolio; 1
credit
Can all of your credits be earned in the fundamental category? - CORRECT ANSWER
yes, but they cannot all be in the elective category
*elective credits - CORRECT ANSWER activities directly related to, or *supportive* of
the practice of dentistry;
Max. of 10 credits for DH/LDA; 20 for DDS and dental therapists
ex) Self-study-scholarly articles
Scholarly activities- presentations
Volunteering/Community Service
General Attendance- 3 credits for a state or national dental convention
BOD will randomly select individuals for an audit; you will be notified by letter and have
____ days to submit COPIES of your CE record - CORRECT ANSWER 60 days (never
send an original)
*Each dental professional is required to keep documentation of their CE for the current
2 year cycle AND the previous ____ year cycle - CORRECT ANSWER past 2 year
cycle
*all dental professionals must notify the board of dentistry within _________ of a name
or address change - CORRECT ANSWER 30 days
,****T/F : must display annual renewal certificate w/ license in plain sight for pts to see.
When renewing license, copies can be *requested* if one is employed at multiple
practices.
(One must carry a wallet copy if they float to variety of offices) - CORRECT ANSWER
True (you cannot make copies yourself)
*All DHCP must renew their license every _____ on the date when they originally got
their license - CORRECT ANSWER 2 years
When is reading a professional article considered a fundamental credit and when is it an
elective credit? - CORRECT ANSWER A professional article w/ a post test is
considered *fundamental*
Reading a professional article for the information is considered *elective*
the board can grant a GUEST LICENSE for a DA, DDS, DH if the following conditions
are met - CORRECT ANSWER 1. must be currently licensed
2. is currently engaged in practice
3. is approved by the board
4. was established by a non profit organization that is tax exempt
5. provides dental care to patients who have difficulty accessing to care
6. must agree to treat "indigent" patients
7. has to pay a non refundable free no more than $75
8. guest license must be *renewed anually* and expires on Dec. 31
9. the care must be provided without compensation
10. board requires proof of application
11.must be subject to all state rules and regulations
continuing education waiver for a dental professional who is RETIRED from active
practice and has limited the provision of dental care services - CORRECT ANSWER -
board may require written documentation that they are retired -- *proof* they are not
working as a full time dental professional (maybe working a few times a month)
-must complete and document at least *5 hours* of approved courses on infection
control, medical emergencies, etc.
-provide documentation of current *CPR certificate*
what is the boards mission? - CORRECT ANSWER to ensure that all MN citizens
receive quality dental health care from competent dental health care professionals
MN Board of Dentistry has _______ members - CORRECT ANSWER 9 total :
- 5 DDS
- 1 LDA
- 1 DH
- 2 public members
,who appoints the 9 members of the board? - CORRECT ANSWER governor
what qualifications must the DH, DA, & DDS have to become part of the board? -
CORRECT ANSWER lawfully in active practice in the state for *5 years* immediately
preceding appointment into the board
how long can members serve? - CORRECT ANSWER 2 consecutive 4-year-terms (8
years total)
practicing dental hygienists may provide what services? - CORRECT ANSWER 1-
provides care that is educational, preventative, and therapeutic through observation,
assessment, eval, counseling, and therapeutic services to establish and maintain oral
health
2-evaluates pt heath status through review of med and dental histories, assesses and
plans dh care needs, performs a prophy including complete removal of calc, accretions
and stains by scaling, polishing, and performs root planing and debridement
3- administers local and nitrous
4- provides other related services as permitted by rules of the board
DH - CORRECT ANSWER A person of *GOOD MORAL CHARACTER*, who has
graduated from a DH PROGRAM accredited by the *commission on Dental
Accreditation* and established in an institution accredited by an agency recognized by
the US department of education to offer college-level programs, may apply for licensure
DH program - CORRECT ANSWER min of 2 academic years of dental hygiene
education
The services provided by a dental hygienist shall *not* include what? - CORRECT
ANSWER final diagnosis
all dental hygiene services must be provided under supervision of a licensed dentist. T
or F - CORRECT ANSWER True
a DH may be employed by a nonprofit organization to preform DH services *without* the
pt first being examined by a licensed DDS if the Dental hygienist.... - CORRECT
ANSWER - has been engaged in active practice of clinical dh for no less than *2400
hours in past 18 mo* or a career total of *3,000 hours*
-has entered into a *collaborative agreement* with a licensed DDS that designates
authorization for the services provided by dental hygienist
-has documented participation in courses in *infection control and med emergencies*
within each continuing education cycle
- maintains *CPR certificate* from AHA or American red cross
, dental hygiene services authorized to be performed are: - CORRECT ANSWER 1- oral
health promotion
2- removal of deposit and stain from surface of teeth
3- application of topical preventive or prophy agents, including fluoride varnish and pit
and fissure sealants
4- polishing and smoothing restorations
5- removal of marginal overhangs
6- performance of preliminary charting
7- taking radiographs
8- performance of SRP
(all under general supervision)
does the dentist need to examine the pt or be present during injection of local
anesthesia or nitrous once delegated in collaborative agreement with licensed dds and
dh? - CORRECT ANSWER no
DH collaborative agreement must include.. - CORRECT ANSWER 1- consideration for
med comp pt and med conditions for which dental eval and treatment plan must occur
*prior* to provision of dh services
2- age and procedure specific standard collaborative practice *protocols*, including
recommended intervals for the performance of dh services and a period of time in which
an exam by dds should occur
3- copies of *consent to treatment form* provide to patient by dental hygienist
4- specific protocols for the placement of *pit and fissure sealants* and requirements for
*follow up care* to assure efficacy of sealants after applications
5- procedure for creating and *maintaining dental records* for the patients that are
treated
general supervision - CORRECT ANSWER The dentist has prior knowledge and has
given consent for the procedures being performed during which the dentist is not
required to be present in the dental office or on the premises.
*Rules, regulations, and CE requirements* - CORRECT ANSWER ____
*can a dentist accept money for making a referral (renumeration = $) to another dentist?
- CORRECT ANSWER nope
*the patient can be terminated for: - CORRECT ANSWER - pt failure to comply with
treatment or professional advice (ex: advanced perio)
- consistent tardiness or failed appts
- failure to pay for services rendered
- behavior mngmt issues
*Can a LDA scale and clean mandibular anteriors on a pediatric patient? - CORRECT
ANSWER NO
The LDA and DDS would both be held accountable
CORRECT ANSWERS| ACCURATE REAL EXAM WITH
FREQUENTLY TESTED QUESTIONS AND
RATIONALE|ALREADY A GRADED|GUARANTEED
PASS|LATEST UPDATE 2025.
*what are core subjects?? - CORRECT ANSWER -Record Keeping
-Ethics
-Infection Control
-Patient Communication
-Management of med. emergencies
-Diagnosis and tx. planning (optional for DH/LDA)
CPR is a _________ credit - CORRECT ANSWER Fundamental; must be updated
every 2 yrs
*self assessment is a _____ credit - CORRECT ANSWER Fundamental; printed from
ADA website; usually updated every 2yrs. completed and put in professional portfolio; 1
credit
Can all of your credits be earned in the fundamental category? - CORRECT ANSWER
yes, but they cannot all be in the elective category
*elective credits - CORRECT ANSWER activities directly related to, or *supportive* of
the practice of dentistry;
Max. of 10 credits for DH/LDA; 20 for DDS and dental therapists
ex) Self-study-scholarly articles
Scholarly activities- presentations
Volunteering/Community Service
General Attendance- 3 credits for a state or national dental convention
BOD will randomly select individuals for an audit; you will be notified by letter and have
____ days to submit COPIES of your CE record - CORRECT ANSWER 60 days (never
send an original)
*Each dental professional is required to keep documentation of their CE for the current
2 year cycle AND the previous ____ year cycle - CORRECT ANSWER past 2 year
cycle
*all dental professionals must notify the board of dentistry within _________ of a name
or address change - CORRECT ANSWER 30 days
,****T/F : must display annual renewal certificate w/ license in plain sight for pts to see.
When renewing license, copies can be *requested* if one is employed at multiple
practices.
(One must carry a wallet copy if they float to variety of offices) - CORRECT ANSWER
True (you cannot make copies yourself)
*All DHCP must renew their license every _____ on the date when they originally got
their license - CORRECT ANSWER 2 years
When is reading a professional article considered a fundamental credit and when is it an
elective credit? - CORRECT ANSWER A professional article w/ a post test is
considered *fundamental*
Reading a professional article for the information is considered *elective*
the board can grant a GUEST LICENSE for a DA, DDS, DH if the following conditions
are met - CORRECT ANSWER 1. must be currently licensed
2. is currently engaged in practice
3. is approved by the board
4. was established by a non profit organization that is tax exempt
5. provides dental care to patients who have difficulty accessing to care
6. must agree to treat "indigent" patients
7. has to pay a non refundable free no more than $75
8. guest license must be *renewed anually* and expires on Dec. 31
9. the care must be provided without compensation
10. board requires proof of application
11.must be subject to all state rules and regulations
continuing education waiver for a dental professional who is RETIRED from active
practice and has limited the provision of dental care services - CORRECT ANSWER -
board may require written documentation that they are retired -- *proof* they are not
working as a full time dental professional (maybe working a few times a month)
-must complete and document at least *5 hours* of approved courses on infection
control, medical emergencies, etc.
-provide documentation of current *CPR certificate*
what is the boards mission? - CORRECT ANSWER to ensure that all MN citizens
receive quality dental health care from competent dental health care professionals
MN Board of Dentistry has _______ members - CORRECT ANSWER 9 total :
- 5 DDS
- 1 LDA
- 1 DH
- 2 public members
,who appoints the 9 members of the board? - CORRECT ANSWER governor
what qualifications must the DH, DA, & DDS have to become part of the board? -
CORRECT ANSWER lawfully in active practice in the state for *5 years* immediately
preceding appointment into the board
how long can members serve? - CORRECT ANSWER 2 consecutive 4-year-terms (8
years total)
practicing dental hygienists may provide what services? - CORRECT ANSWER 1-
provides care that is educational, preventative, and therapeutic through observation,
assessment, eval, counseling, and therapeutic services to establish and maintain oral
health
2-evaluates pt heath status through review of med and dental histories, assesses and
plans dh care needs, performs a prophy including complete removal of calc, accretions
and stains by scaling, polishing, and performs root planing and debridement
3- administers local and nitrous
4- provides other related services as permitted by rules of the board
DH - CORRECT ANSWER A person of *GOOD MORAL CHARACTER*, who has
graduated from a DH PROGRAM accredited by the *commission on Dental
Accreditation* and established in an institution accredited by an agency recognized by
the US department of education to offer college-level programs, may apply for licensure
DH program - CORRECT ANSWER min of 2 academic years of dental hygiene
education
The services provided by a dental hygienist shall *not* include what? - CORRECT
ANSWER final diagnosis
all dental hygiene services must be provided under supervision of a licensed dentist. T
or F - CORRECT ANSWER True
a DH may be employed by a nonprofit organization to preform DH services *without* the
pt first being examined by a licensed DDS if the Dental hygienist.... - CORRECT
ANSWER - has been engaged in active practice of clinical dh for no less than *2400
hours in past 18 mo* or a career total of *3,000 hours*
-has entered into a *collaborative agreement* with a licensed DDS that designates
authorization for the services provided by dental hygienist
-has documented participation in courses in *infection control and med emergencies*
within each continuing education cycle
- maintains *CPR certificate* from AHA or American red cross
, dental hygiene services authorized to be performed are: - CORRECT ANSWER 1- oral
health promotion
2- removal of deposit and stain from surface of teeth
3- application of topical preventive or prophy agents, including fluoride varnish and pit
and fissure sealants
4- polishing and smoothing restorations
5- removal of marginal overhangs
6- performance of preliminary charting
7- taking radiographs
8- performance of SRP
(all under general supervision)
does the dentist need to examine the pt or be present during injection of local
anesthesia or nitrous once delegated in collaborative agreement with licensed dds and
dh? - CORRECT ANSWER no
DH collaborative agreement must include.. - CORRECT ANSWER 1- consideration for
med comp pt and med conditions for which dental eval and treatment plan must occur
*prior* to provision of dh services
2- age and procedure specific standard collaborative practice *protocols*, including
recommended intervals for the performance of dh services and a period of time in which
an exam by dds should occur
3- copies of *consent to treatment form* provide to patient by dental hygienist
4- specific protocols for the placement of *pit and fissure sealants* and requirements for
*follow up care* to assure efficacy of sealants after applications
5- procedure for creating and *maintaining dental records* for the patients that are
treated
general supervision - CORRECT ANSWER The dentist has prior knowledge and has
given consent for the procedures being performed during which the dentist is not
required to be present in the dental office or on the premises.
*Rules, regulations, and CE requirements* - CORRECT ANSWER ____
*can a dentist accept money for making a referral (renumeration = $) to another dentist?
- CORRECT ANSWER nope
*the patient can be terminated for: - CORRECT ANSWER - pt failure to comply with
treatment or professional advice (ex: advanced perio)
- consistent tardiness or failed appts
- failure to pay for services rendered
- behavior mngmt issues
*Can a LDA scale and clean mandibular anteriors on a pediatric patient? - CORRECT
ANSWER NO
The LDA and DDS would both be held accountable
