Dental Jurisprudence
Final Assessment (Qns & Ans)
2025
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ANSing.
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,1. Which of the following laws primarily governs the practice of
dentistry in Arizona?
A) Federal Dentists Act
B) Arizona Dental Practice Act
C) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Regulations
D) Americans with Disabilities Act
Correct ANS: B
Rationale: The Arizona Dental Practice Act establishes the
legal framework for dental practice in Arizona, including
licensure and regulatory requirements.
2. Under Arizona law, which of the following is not considered a
dental hygienist's scope of practice?
A) Administering local anesthesia
B) Performing non-surgical periodontal therapy
C) Replacing a missing tooth with a bridge
D) Taking radiographs
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, Correct ANS: C
Rationale: Only licensed dentists can perform restorative
procedures like replacing teeth; dental hygienists have limited
scope regarding direct patient procedures.
### Professional Ethics
3. Which ethical principle pertains to dentists’ obligations to
provide treatment based on what is in the best interest of the
patient?
A) Autonomy
B) Beneficence
C) Nonmaleficence
D) Justice
Correct ANS: B
Rationale: Beneficence refers to the ethical obligation to act
for the benefit of the patient.
4. A dentist becomes aware that a colleague is using substandard
materials that could harm patients. What is the dentist's ethical
obligation?
A) Ignore the situation
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, B) Confront the colleague directly
C) Report the colleague to the appropriate authorities
D) Discuss the issue with patients
Correct ANS: C
Rationale: Dentists have a duty to report unethical practices
that may endanger patient safety.
### Licensure and Credentialing
5. What is the minimum age requirement for obtaining a dental
license in Arizona?
A) 18
B) 21
C) 25
D) 30
Correct ANS: A
Rationale: Candidates must be at least 18 years of age for
licensure under Arizona law.
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