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MN Dental Jurisprudence Exam Study
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What are fundamental credits?-correct-answer-Activities directly related to the
CLINICAL PRACTICE of dentistry
The DH and the LDA must have a minimum of ______ fundamental credits.-
correct-answer-15
The DDS and the DT must have a minimum of _____ fundamental credits.-correct-
answer-30
What are core subjects?-correct-answer-aka: fundamental credits
-areas of knowledge that relate to public safety and professionalism
How many core subjects are required for each 2 year period?-correct-answer-
must be a minimum of 2 different core subjects required for each 2 years
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What are the 6 core subjects?-correct-answer-1. record keeping
2. ethics
3. infection control
4. patient communication
5. management of medical emergencies
6. diagnosis and treatment planning (optional for DH and LDA)
CPR-correct-answer--a fundamental credit
-must be updated every 2 years
-mandatory to maintain license
-4 credits
Self-assessment-correct-answer--a fundamental credit
-printed from the ADA website; usually updated every 2 years
-must be complete and put in professional portfolio
-1 credit
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Can all of your credits be earned in the fundamental category?-correct-answer-
yes
What are elective credits?-correct-answer--activities directly related to, or
supportive of the practice of dentistry
What is the maximum amount of elective credits that the DH and LDA can earn in
a 2 year period?-correct-answer-10 credits
What is the maximum amount of elective credits that the DDS and DT can earn in
a 2 year period?-correct-answer-20 credits
How many credits are earned for general attendance?-correct-answer--3 credits
for a state or national dental convention
-elective credits
What are the 4 areas of elective credits?-correct-answer-1. Self-study scholarly
articles
2. Scholarly activities-presentations
3. Volunteering/Community service
MN Dental Jurisprudence Exam Study
Guide Comprehensive Questions With
Verified Answers
What are fundamental credits?-correct-answer-Activities directly related to the
CLINICAL PRACTICE of dentistry
The DH and the LDA must have a minimum of ______ fundamental credits.-
correct-answer-15
The DDS and the DT must have a minimum of _____ fundamental credits.-correct-
answer-30
What are core subjects?-correct-answer-aka: fundamental credits
-areas of knowledge that relate to public safety and professionalism
How many core subjects are required for each 2 year period?-correct-answer-
must be a minimum of 2 different core subjects required for each 2 years
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What are the 6 core subjects?-correct-answer-1. record keeping
2. ethics
3. infection control
4. patient communication
5. management of medical emergencies
6. diagnosis and treatment planning (optional for DH and LDA)
CPR-correct-answer--a fundamental credit
-must be updated every 2 years
-mandatory to maintain license
-4 credits
Self-assessment-correct-answer--a fundamental credit
-printed from the ADA website; usually updated every 2 years
-must be complete and put in professional portfolio
-1 credit
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Can all of your credits be earned in the fundamental category?-correct-answer-
yes
What are elective credits?-correct-answer--activities directly related to, or
supportive of the practice of dentistry
What is the maximum amount of elective credits that the DH and LDA can earn in
a 2 year period?-correct-answer-10 credits
What is the maximum amount of elective credits that the DDS and DT can earn in
a 2 year period?-correct-answer-20 credits
How many credits are earned for general attendance?-correct-answer--3 credits
for a state or national dental convention
-elective credits
What are the 4 areas of elective credits?-correct-answer-1. Self-study scholarly
articles
2. Scholarly activities-presentations
3. Volunteering/Community service
