IOWA DENTAL BOARD JURISPRUDENCE
ACTUAL EXAM SCRIPT 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ Where is the dental practice act of Iowa located? Answer: Iowa code
chapter 153
◉ What is the statute of limitations for malpractice related claims for
adults in Iowa? Answer: 6 years
◉ Tort. Answer: A civil wrong or injury
◉ Malpractice. Answer: Failure to exercise reasonable care that results
in harm to another
◉ Duty. Answer: An obligation that one owes to another
◉ Liability. Answer: Responsibility for a breach of duty
◉ Neglgence. Answer: Failure to exercise the degree of care required for
the circumstance
, ◉ Fraud. Answer: Intentionally lying or making false statements or
claims
◉ Misdemeanor. Answer: A crime unsinkable by less than one year in
prison
◉ Contributory negligence. Answer: The plaintiffs negligence
contributed to the injury
◉ Standard of care. Answer: The degree of care that a reasonable
prudent professional should exercise
◉ Felony. Answer: A crime punishable by death or by more than one
year in prison
◉ Respondeat superior. Answer: The dentist is responsible for the
negligent acts of an employee
◉ Rules. Answer: Board requirements that implement and interpret state
laws
◉ Discrimination. Answer: Unfair treatment based on race, gender, age,
or physical infirmity
ACTUAL EXAM SCRIPT 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ Where is the dental practice act of Iowa located? Answer: Iowa code
chapter 153
◉ What is the statute of limitations for malpractice related claims for
adults in Iowa? Answer: 6 years
◉ Tort. Answer: A civil wrong or injury
◉ Malpractice. Answer: Failure to exercise reasonable care that results
in harm to another
◉ Duty. Answer: An obligation that one owes to another
◉ Liability. Answer: Responsibility for a breach of duty
◉ Neglgence. Answer: Failure to exercise the degree of care required for
the circumstance
, ◉ Fraud. Answer: Intentionally lying or making false statements or
claims
◉ Misdemeanor. Answer: A crime unsinkable by less than one year in
prison
◉ Contributory negligence. Answer: The plaintiffs negligence
contributed to the injury
◉ Standard of care. Answer: The degree of care that a reasonable
prudent professional should exercise
◉ Felony. Answer: A crime punishable by death or by more than one
year in prison
◉ Respondeat superior. Answer: The dentist is responsible for the
negligent acts of an employee
◉ Rules. Answer: Board requirements that implement and interpret state
laws
◉ Discrimination. Answer: Unfair treatment based on race, gender, age,
or physical infirmity
