MN DENTAL JURISPRUDENCE CERTIFICATION
EVALUATION 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ What is required to legally practice dentistry in Minnesota? Answer:
Minnesota dental license.
◍ What may happen if a dentist fails to complete required continuing
education hours? Answer: Be subject to disciplinary action.
◍ Records must be retained for the minimum period established by?
Answer: Minnesota Board rule.
◍ What may failure to maintain accurate patient charts constitute?
Answer: Negligence.
◍ What is committed if a dentist practices outside the defined scope?
Answer: A statutory violation.
◍ What must delegated procedures be? Answer: Within legal scope and
competency.
, ◍ What are anesthesia permits? Answer: Required for specific sedation
levels.
◍ What must a dentist do upon an address change? Answer: Notify the
Board within the required timeframe.
◍ What does indirect supervision require of the dentist? Answer: Be in
the office and available.
◍ When does a patient have the right to access their dental records?
Answer: Upon written request.
◍ Is it true that a dental hygienist may independently diagnose caries?
Answer: False.
◍ What must expanded functions be performed after? Answer: Proper
education and credentialing.
◍ What may a suspended licensee not do? Answer: Not practice.
◍ What occurs when a dentist terminates care without proper notice?
Answer: Patient abandonment.
◍ What is the primary mission of the Board? Answer: Public protection.
EVALUATION 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ What is required to legally practice dentistry in Minnesota? Answer:
Minnesota dental license.
◍ What may happen if a dentist fails to complete required continuing
education hours? Answer: Be subject to disciplinary action.
◍ Records must be retained for the minimum period established by?
Answer: Minnesota Board rule.
◍ What may failure to maintain accurate patient charts constitute?
Answer: Negligence.
◍ What is committed if a dentist practices outside the defined scope?
Answer: A statutory violation.
◍ What must delegated procedures be? Answer: Within legal scope and
competency.
, ◍ What are anesthesia permits? Answer: Required for specific sedation
levels.
◍ What must a dentist do upon an address change? Answer: Notify the
Board within the required timeframe.
◍ What does indirect supervision require of the dentist? Answer: Be in
the office and available.
◍ When does a patient have the right to access their dental records?
Answer: Upon written request.
◍ Is it true that a dental hygienist may independently diagnose caries?
Answer: False.
◍ What must expanded functions be performed after? Answer: Proper
education and credentialing.
◍ What may a suspended licensee not do? Answer: Not practice.
◍ What occurs when a dentist terminates care without proper notice?
Answer: Patient abandonment.
◍ What is the primary mission of the Board? Answer: Public protection.
