JURISPRUDENCE FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2025-2026
A dental assistant licensed in Minnesota can adjust and arch wire prior
to placement on an orthodontic appliance. - CORRECT ANSWER -
False
A dental assistant licensed in the state of Minnesota may apply all of the
following except: - CORRECT ANSWER - Root canal irrigating solution
A dental assistant who is licensed in the State of Minnesota may perform
all of the following orthodontic procedures except: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Re-cement loose bands
A dental assistant with a limited license is allowed to perform which of
the following task(s)? - CORRECT ANSWER - Expose radiographs
A dental hygienist may expose radiographs without a dentist's
authorization. - CORRECT ANSWER - False
A dental hygienists may perform all the functions a licensed dental
assistant is allowed to Freeform even when a dentist is not present in
the office. - CORRECT ANSWER - False
,A dental technician can fabricate a duplicate set of dentures for a patient
if the technician has received a: - CORRECT ANSWER - Written
authorization signed by the dentist.
A dental technician who repairs a patient's denture at the request of the
patient would be practicing without a license. - CORRECT ANSWER -
True
A dentist can administer a pharmacological agent for the purpose of
analgesia if the dentist has: - CORRECT ANSWER - Satisfactorily
completed a course resulting in clinical competency.
A dentist may not prescribe medication for any of the following except:
- CORRECT ANSWER - Abscess
A dentist must assess a patient's respiratory function by the monitoring
of tissue oxygenation or by the use of a superior method when
administering a pharmacological agent for the purpose of: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Conscious sedation
A licensed dental assistant can be disciplined by the Board of Dentistry
for the following acts: - CORRECT ANSWER - Removing excess
bonding without receiving the additional training needed, re-cementing
loose orthodontic bands, and administering local anesthesia
D. All of the above
, A licensed dental assistant frequently re-cements temporary crowns for
patients when a dentist is not in th e office. A dentist does not authorize
the procedure. Who is legally responsible for the licensed dental
assistant? - CORRECT ANSWER - Dentist who employs the licensed
dental assistant.
A licensee may administer nitrous oxide inhalation analgesia in
Minnesota if the licensee: - CORRECT ANSWER - B. Successfully
completed a 12 hour continuing education course presented by an
institution accredited by the Commission of Accreditation. C. Was
administering the agent and registered that fact with the Board prior to
July 27th, 1992.
A professional dental corporation must file an annual report with the
Board of Dentistry on, or before, January 1st of each year. - CORRECT
ANSWER - True
A written policy that establishes protocol for instruments reprocessing,
operatory clean up and the management of injuries is required for each
dental practice. - CORRECT ANSWER - True
According to the Board of Dentistry rules and continued dental
education, how many credit hours of elective activities are needed for
registrants? - CORRECT ANSWER - 0 hours are required
Advertising must include the corporation, partnership, or individual
dentist's name and address. - CORRECT ANSWER - True
A dental assistant licensed in Minnesota can adjust and arch wire prior
to placement on an orthodontic appliance. - CORRECT ANSWER -
False
A dental assistant licensed in the state of Minnesota may apply all of the
following except: - CORRECT ANSWER - Root canal irrigating solution
A dental assistant who is licensed in the State of Minnesota may perform
all of the following orthodontic procedures except: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Re-cement loose bands
A dental assistant with a limited license is allowed to perform which of
the following task(s)? - CORRECT ANSWER - Expose radiographs
A dental hygienist may expose radiographs without a dentist's
authorization. - CORRECT ANSWER - False
A dental hygienists may perform all the functions a licensed dental
assistant is allowed to Freeform even when a dentist is not present in
the office. - CORRECT ANSWER - False
,A dental technician can fabricate a duplicate set of dentures for a patient
if the technician has received a: - CORRECT ANSWER - Written
authorization signed by the dentist.
A dental technician who repairs a patient's denture at the request of the
patient would be practicing without a license. - CORRECT ANSWER -
True
A dentist can administer a pharmacological agent for the purpose of
analgesia if the dentist has: - CORRECT ANSWER - Satisfactorily
completed a course resulting in clinical competency.
A dentist may not prescribe medication for any of the following except:
- CORRECT ANSWER - Abscess
A dentist must assess a patient's respiratory function by the monitoring
of tissue oxygenation or by the use of a superior method when
administering a pharmacological agent for the purpose of: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Conscious sedation
A licensed dental assistant can be disciplined by the Board of Dentistry
for the following acts: - CORRECT ANSWER - Removing excess
bonding without receiving the additional training needed, re-cementing
loose orthodontic bands, and administering local anesthesia
D. All of the above
, A licensed dental assistant frequently re-cements temporary crowns for
patients when a dentist is not in th e office. A dentist does not authorize
the procedure. Who is legally responsible for the licensed dental
assistant? - CORRECT ANSWER - Dentist who employs the licensed
dental assistant.
A licensee may administer nitrous oxide inhalation analgesia in
Minnesota if the licensee: - CORRECT ANSWER - B. Successfully
completed a 12 hour continuing education course presented by an
institution accredited by the Commission of Accreditation. C. Was
administering the agent and registered that fact with the Board prior to
July 27th, 1992.
A professional dental corporation must file an annual report with the
Board of Dentistry on, or before, January 1st of each year. - CORRECT
ANSWER - True
A written policy that establishes protocol for instruments reprocessing,
operatory clean up and the management of injuries is required for each
dental practice. - CORRECT ANSWER - True
According to the Board of Dentistry rules and continued dental
education, how many credit hours of elective activities are needed for
registrants? - CORRECT ANSWER - 0 hours are required
Advertising must include the corporation, partnership, or individual
dentist's name and address. - CORRECT ANSWER - True
