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DENTAL JURISPRUDENCE EXAM
2026\2027 BRAND NEW ACTUAL EXAM
WITH ANSWERS.
How does the IRS decide a worker's status? CORRECT
ANSWER -1.
Behavior control
2. Financial control
3. Type of relationship
Behavioral control CORRECT ANSWER -if employer trains and
direct work, including hours of work, what tools of equipment to be
used, specific tasks to be performed and how the work is done,
worker is an employee
-if his or her own hours and work with little or no direction or
training, he or she is probably an independent contractor
Financial control CORRECT ANSWER -how the worker is paid,
whether the working may work for others at the same time,
whether worker can incur a profit or loss
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-worker is paid a salary is restricted from working for others and
does not participate in company profits or losses, is probably an
employee
Type of Relationship CORRECT ANSWER -presence of a
specific contract may indicate an independent contractor
-if the worker is entitled to benefits-> employee
How can the above classification affect the associate dentist and
his hiring appointment at another dentist's office CORRECT
ANSWER Independent contractor: works for a dentist will have
his own patients and will usually pay either a percentage of his
income to the dentist for use of the office, supplies, or a flat rental
rate
-usually supplies own assistant
Under Indiana employment at will common law when can an
employee be terminated by the employer and what are the
possible exceptions CORRECT ANSWER -Employment at will:
employers may discharge employees for any or no reason and
employees may quit employment the same way
Exceptions: filing a worker's comp claim, refusal to perform illegal
act, serving on an indiana jury
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-exercising a statutorily conferred right (whistle blower) -
unionizing
-discrimination when protected
How can newspaper announcement of an assistant job opening at
dental office cause trouble for the dentist? CORRECT ANSWER -
any indication in ad working that you are excluding a protected
group, can get into trouble
-subject that is illegal to discuss in an interview also cannot be
included into ad
What documentation is necessary before properly terminating the
marginal employee CORRECT ANSWER -keep good records so
you have evidence that will allow you to terminate an employee
and know that you are doing it in a lawful manner
-identify marginal employee and enforce applicable standards
-identify each infraction and communicate to employee
-indicate to employee what corrective action he can take to
remedy the situation and what will happen to him if he doe not
correct his activities
-always be fair and consistent
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Why should the dentist consider a collection agency before the
dentists brings a lawsuit to collect unpaid fees? CORRECT
ANSWER -courts will take time and you do not want to waste it by
bringing a suit if a settlement is better
-filing a complaint with the court, you may force the patient to sue
you for malpractice (2 years is end of statute of limitations)
-a collection agency may shield you from the backlash of
collections and lawsuits
What are the disadvantages of filing a small claims suit?
CORRECT ANSWER --force patient to sue for malpractice
-reaction of community
-trial takes time
-limits to $6000 ($8000 in marion county)
What is maximum dollar amount the plaintiff can recover in
marion county small claims CORRECT ANSWER -$6000
$8000 in marion county
Where are the three venues in which a plaintiff can sue the
defendant for unpaid fees? CORRECT ANSWER -1. County in
which the dental services took place 2. County where the
debtor lives
DENTAL JURISPRUDENCE EXAM
2026\2027 BRAND NEW ACTUAL EXAM
WITH ANSWERS.
How does the IRS decide a worker's status? CORRECT
ANSWER -1.
Behavior control
2. Financial control
3. Type of relationship
Behavioral control CORRECT ANSWER -if employer trains and
direct work, including hours of work, what tools of equipment to be
used, specific tasks to be performed and how the work is done,
worker is an employee
-if his or her own hours and work with little or no direction or
training, he or she is probably an independent contractor
Financial control CORRECT ANSWER -how the worker is paid,
whether the working may work for others at the same time,
whether worker can incur a profit or loss
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-worker is paid a salary is restricted from working for others and
does not participate in company profits or losses, is probably an
employee
Type of Relationship CORRECT ANSWER -presence of a
specific contract may indicate an independent contractor
-if the worker is entitled to benefits-> employee
How can the above classification affect the associate dentist and
his hiring appointment at another dentist's office CORRECT
ANSWER Independent contractor: works for a dentist will have
his own patients and will usually pay either a percentage of his
income to the dentist for use of the office, supplies, or a flat rental
rate
-usually supplies own assistant
Under Indiana employment at will common law when can an
employee be terminated by the employer and what are the
possible exceptions CORRECT ANSWER -Employment at will:
employers may discharge employees for any or no reason and
employees may quit employment the same way
Exceptions: filing a worker's comp claim, refusal to perform illegal
act, serving on an indiana jury
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-exercising a statutorily conferred right (whistle blower) -
unionizing
-discrimination when protected
How can newspaper announcement of an assistant job opening at
dental office cause trouble for the dentist? CORRECT ANSWER -
any indication in ad working that you are excluding a protected
group, can get into trouble
-subject that is illegal to discuss in an interview also cannot be
included into ad
What documentation is necessary before properly terminating the
marginal employee CORRECT ANSWER -keep good records so
you have evidence that will allow you to terminate an employee
and know that you are doing it in a lawful manner
-identify marginal employee and enforce applicable standards
-identify each infraction and communicate to employee
-indicate to employee what corrective action he can take to
remedy the situation and what will happen to him if he doe not
correct his activities
-always be fair and consistent
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Why should the dentist consider a collection agency before the
dentists brings a lawsuit to collect unpaid fees? CORRECT
ANSWER -courts will take time and you do not want to waste it by
bringing a suit if a settlement is better
-filing a complaint with the court, you may force the patient to sue
you for malpractice (2 years is end of statute of limitations)
-a collection agency may shield you from the backlash of
collections and lawsuits
What are the disadvantages of filing a small claims suit?
CORRECT ANSWER --force patient to sue for malpractice
-reaction of community
-trial takes time
-limits to $6000 ($8000 in marion county)
What is maximum dollar amount the plaintiff can recover in
marion county small claims CORRECT ANSWER -$6000
$8000 in marion county
Where are the three venues in which a plaintiff can sue the
defendant for unpaid fees? CORRECT ANSWER -1. County in
which the dental services took place 2. County where the
debtor lives
