Indiana Dental Jurisprudence
Finals Assessment Review
(Questions & Solutions)
2025
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,1. Multiple Choice:
Which of the following best defines dental jurisprudence?
A) The study of dental materials
B) The application of law to dental practice
C) Improving patient oral hygiene
D) Clinical diagnosis of oral diseases
Correct ANS: B
Rationale: Dental jurisprudence refers to the science or philosophy of law
as it relates to the practice of dentistry.
2. Fill-in-the-Blank:
The Indiana State Board of Dentistry operates under the authority of the
Indiana ________ Code.
Correct ANS: Administrative
Rationale: The Board is governed by statutes within the Indiana
Administrative Code.
3. True/False:
Dental jurisprudence is only concerned with criminal law in dentistry.
Correct ANS: False
Rationale: Jurisprudence encompasses civil, criminal, administrative, and
ethical considerations.
4. Multiple Choice:
Which landmark decision clarified the scope of dental licensure in
Indiana?
A) State Board v. Smith
B) Indiana Dental Association v. State Board
C) State Board of Dentistry v. Malpractice Insurers
D) Layton v. Indiana Dental Board
Correct ANS: B
Rationale: This case is often cited regarding scope of practice definitions.
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,Statutory Framework and Regulations
5. Multiple Choice:
Which is NOT a requirement for dental licensure renewal in Indiana?
A) Continuing education
B) Fee submission
C) Background check
D) Submission of clinical work samples
Correct ANS: D
Rationale: Work samples are not a licensure renewal requirement.
6. Fill-in-the-Blank:
An Indiana dental hygienist must practice under the _______ supervision
of a licensed dentist.
Correct ANS: direct
Rationale: Indiana law requires direct supervision for dental hygienists.
7. True/False:
Indiana law allows dentists from other states to practice temporarily
without an Indiana license in emergency situations.
Correct ANS: True
Rationale: Temporary or emergency provisions may exist under Indiana
statute.
8. Multiple Response:
Which of the following are regulated by the Indiana State Board of
Dentistry? (Select all that apply.)
A) Dental assistants
B) Dental hygienists
C) Certified dental laboratory technicians
D) Dental X-ray machine operators
Correct ANS: A, B, D
Rationale: The Board regulates these roles; laboratory technicians are
regulated differently.
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, Professional Responsibility and Ethics
9. Multiple Choice:
A dentist suspects a colleague of substance abuse impacting patient care.
According to ADA and Indiana ethical guidelines, the dentist should:
A) Report to the State Board immediately
B) Ignore and continue practicing
C) Confront the colleague privately
D) Refer to a peer review or wellness committee
Correct ANS: D
Rationale: Ethical and legal standards encourage supportive intervention.
10. True/False:
It is ethical for a dentist to guarantee treatment outcomes to attract
patients.
Correct ANS: False
Rationale: Guaranteeing outcomes violates professional ethical
guidelines.
11. Fill-in-the-Blank:
Consent must be both _______ and _______ to be valid in Indiana dental
practice.
Correct ANS: informed; voluntary
Rationale: Both components are legally and ethically required for
consent.
12. Multiple Choice:
If a dentist discovers an error in a colleague’s work, the first ethical action
is to:
A) Report the colleague
B) Inform the patient
C) Correct the error without documentation
D) Document findings and discuss with patient
Correct ANS: D
Rationale: Documentation and patient communication are critical ethical
steps.
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Finals Assessment Review
(Questions & Solutions)
2025
©2025
,1. Multiple Choice:
Which of the following best defines dental jurisprudence?
A) The study of dental materials
B) The application of law to dental practice
C) Improving patient oral hygiene
D) Clinical diagnosis of oral diseases
Correct ANS: B
Rationale: Dental jurisprudence refers to the science or philosophy of law
as it relates to the practice of dentistry.
2. Fill-in-the-Blank:
The Indiana State Board of Dentistry operates under the authority of the
Indiana ________ Code.
Correct ANS: Administrative
Rationale: The Board is governed by statutes within the Indiana
Administrative Code.
3. True/False:
Dental jurisprudence is only concerned with criminal law in dentistry.
Correct ANS: False
Rationale: Jurisprudence encompasses civil, criminal, administrative, and
ethical considerations.
4. Multiple Choice:
Which landmark decision clarified the scope of dental licensure in
Indiana?
A) State Board v. Smith
B) Indiana Dental Association v. State Board
C) State Board of Dentistry v. Malpractice Insurers
D) Layton v. Indiana Dental Board
Correct ANS: B
Rationale: This case is often cited regarding scope of practice definitions.
©2025
,Statutory Framework and Regulations
5. Multiple Choice:
Which is NOT a requirement for dental licensure renewal in Indiana?
A) Continuing education
B) Fee submission
C) Background check
D) Submission of clinical work samples
Correct ANS: D
Rationale: Work samples are not a licensure renewal requirement.
6. Fill-in-the-Blank:
An Indiana dental hygienist must practice under the _______ supervision
of a licensed dentist.
Correct ANS: direct
Rationale: Indiana law requires direct supervision for dental hygienists.
7. True/False:
Indiana law allows dentists from other states to practice temporarily
without an Indiana license in emergency situations.
Correct ANS: True
Rationale: Temporary or emergency provisions may exist under Indiana
statute.
8. Multiple Response:
Which of the following are regulated by the Indiana State Board of
Dentistry? (Select all that apply.)
A) Dental assistants
B) Dental hygienists
C) Certified dental laboratory technicians
D) Dental X-ray machine operators
Correct ANS: A, B, D
Rationale: The Board regulates these roles; laboratory technicians are
regulated differently.
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, Professional Responsibility and Ethics
9. Multiple Choice:
A dentist suspects a colleague of substance abuse impacting patient care.
According to ADA and Indiana ethical guidelines, the dentist should:
A) Report to the State Board immediately
B) Ignore and continue practicing
C) Confront the colleague privately
D) Refer to a peer review or wellness committee
Correct ANS: D
Rationale: Ethical and legal standards encourage supportive intervention.
10. True/False:
It is ethical for a dentist to guarantee treatment outcomes to attract
patients.
Correct ANS: False
Rationale: Guaranteeing outcomes violates professional ethical
guidelines.
11. Fill-in-the-Blank:
Consent must be both _______ and _______ to be valid in Indiana dental
practice.
Correct ANS: informed; voluntary
Rationale: Both components are legally and ethically required for
consent.
12. Multiple Choice:
If a dentist discovers an error in a colleague’s work, the first ethical action
is to:
A) Report the colleague
B) Inform the patient
C) Correct the error without documentation
D) Document findings and discuss with patient
Correct ANS: D
Rationale: Documentation and patient communication are critical ethical
steps.
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