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Minnesota Dental Jurisprudence Exam | Key Concepts: Dental Practice Act, Professional
Responsibilities, Ethics, Patient Rights, Infection Control Standards, Record Keeping, Delegable
Duties, Disciplinary Actions, and State Regulations | Expert-Verified Q&A | Clinical &
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Introduction
This updated 2025/2026 Minnesota Dental Jurisprudence Exam resource provides a complete
set of 50 verified multiple-choice questions with 100% correct answers. Content covers all legal
and ethical aspects of dental practice in Minnesota, including compliance with the Dental
Practice Act, professional conduct, licensure requirements, delegation laws, and patient safety.
All answers are graded A+ and include rationales that explain legal requirements, reinforce
ethical standards, and strengthen professional accountability for exam readiness.
Answer Format
All correct answers are highlighted in bold and green, with rationales that explain legal
requirements, reinforce ethical standards, and strengthen professional accountability for exam
readiness.
1. Which of the following cannot be applied by a licensed dental assistant?
a) Topical anesthetic
b) Topical fluoride
c) Intravenous drugs
d) Cavity varnish
c) Intravenous drugs
Rationale: Licensed dental assistants in Minnesota are not authorized to administer
intravenous drugs, as this is outside their scope of practice [Web ID: 3, 5, 7].
2. Any person desiring to perform services as a dentist, hygienist, or
licensed dental assistant must submit an application to the Minnesota
Board of Dentistry.
a) True
b) False
a) True
Rationale: The Minnesota Dental Practice Act requires all dental professionals to apply for
licensure through the Board of Dentistry [Web ID: 3, 7].
, 3. A dental technician repairing a patient’s denture at the patient’s request
without a dentist’s authorization is practicing dentistry without a license.
a) True
b) False
a) True
Rationale: Performing dental procedures without a license violates Minnesota law [Web ID: 3].
4. In advertising, it is illegal for a dentist to imply superiority over other
dentists.
a) True
b) False
a) True
Rationale: Minnesota regulations prohibit misleading advertising, including claims of
superiority [Web ID: 3].
5. Failure to inform the Board of Dentistry of a name or address change
could result in which of the following?
a) Failure to receive renewal forms
b) A penalty fee for late renewal
c) Suspension of registration
d) All of the above
d) All of the above
Rationale: Failure to update contact information can lead to missed renewals, penalties, and
suspension [Web ID: 3].
6. Which function can a licensed dental assistant perform when the dentist
is out of the office?
a) Dry root canals with paper points
b) Pre-select orthodontic bands
c) Take radiographs
d) Remove temporary restorations
c) Take radiographs
Rationale: Taking radiographs is within the scope of practice for a licensed dental assistant,
even without the dentist present [Web ID: 3].
7. How many dental therapists can a dentist supervise?
a) Two
b) Five
c) Seven
d) Ten
b) Five
Rationale: Minnesota law allows a dentist to supervise up to five dental therapists [Web ID: 9].
8. How many assistants can an advanced dental therapist supervise?
a) Two
b) Four