TEXAS DENTAL JURISPRUDENCE EXAM – PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026 Q&A | INSTANT
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*Core Domains*
*Texas Occupations Code - Dental Practice Act*
*State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE) Rules*
*Licensure and Renewal Requirements*
*Delegation of Duties to Auxiliaries*
*Standard of Care and Record Keeping*
*Prescription Writing and Controlled Substances*
*Anesthesia and Sedation Regulations*
*Ethics and Professional Responsibility*
*Introduction*
*The purpose of this assessment is to evaluate a candidate's mastery of the la
regulations governing the practice of dentistry in the state of Texas. It asse
comprehensive knowledge of the Dental Practice Act and the specific administra
established by the State Board of Dental Examiners. The exam consists of multi
questions and scenario-based applications designed to test clinical judgment,
and ethical decision-making. Emphasis is placed on real-world application, ens
practitioners can navigate complex regulatory environments while maintaining t
standard of patient care and professional integrity in a clinical setting.*
SECTION ONE: QUESTIONS 1–100
1. Under the Texas Dental Practice Act, who is primarily responsible for the physical
presence and direct supervision of a dental hygienist performing permitted
duties?
,A. The office manager
B. The lead dental assistant
C. The employing dentist
D. The TSBDE regional inspector
🟢 C. The employing dentist
🔴 RATIONALE: The Texas Dental Practice Act stipulates that a dental hygienist must
practice under the supervision of a licensed dentist, who remains responsible for the
patient’s overall care and the hygiene services provided.
2. A dental assistant in Texas may legally perform which of the following tasks
without a specific certificate if they are under the required level of supervision?
A. Placing a permanent restoration
B. Taking a digital impression for a study model
C. Administering local anesthesia
D. Adjusting a permanent crown extra-orally
🟢 B. Taking a digital impression for a study model
🔴 RATIONALE: Taking impressions for study models is a delegable task for dental
assistants; however, tasks involving permanent restorations or anesthesia require
advanced certification or are limited to licensed dentists/hygienists.
3. How many members serve on the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners
(TSBDE)?
A. 9 members
B. 11 members
,C. 15 members
D. 12 members
🟢 B. 11 members
🔴 RATIONALE: Per Texas law, the Board consists of 11 members: 6 dentists, 3 dental
hygienists, and 2 public members, all appointed by the Governor.
4. A dentist's license in Texas must be renewed according to which timeframe?
A. Annually
B. Every three years
C. Biennially (every two years)
D. Every five years
🟢 C. Biennially (every two years)
🔴 RATIONALE: Texas dental licenses are renewed on a biennial basis, requiring the
completion of mandated continuing education hours within each 24-month period.
5. Which of the following is a requirement for a dentist to prescribe controlled
substances in Texas?
A. A separate state "Prescriber Choice" permit
B. Registration with the DEA and the PMP (Prescription Monitoring Program)
C. A minimum of 50 hours of pharmacology CE annually
D. Written approval from the local health department
🟢 B. Registration with the DEA and the PMP (Prescription Monitoring Program)
, 🔴 RATIONALE: To prescribe controlled substances, a dentist must have a valid DEA
registration and must consult the PMP before prescribing certain opioids or
benzodiazepines to ensure patient safety.
6. A dental patient requests their records to move to another state. According to
TSBDE rules, the dentist must provide these records within:
A. 15 business days
B. 30 days
C. 48 hours
D. 10 business days
🟢 B. 30 days
🔴 RATIONALE: While many offices provide records sooner, Texas law allows up to 30
days for a dentist to provide a copy of dental records upon written request by the
patient or their representative.
7. What is the minimum number of continuing education (CE) hours required for a
dental hygienist in Texas for each renewal period?
A. 12 hours
B. 24 hours
C. 36 hours
D. 40 hours
🟢 B. 24 hours
🔴 RATIONALE: Dental hygienists in Texas are required to complete at least 24 hours
of CE every two years to maintain an active license.
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026 Q&A | INSTANT
DOWNLOAD PDF.
*Core Domains*
*Texas Occupations Code - Dental Practice Act*
*State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE) Rules*
*Licensure and Renewal Requirements*
*Delegation of Duties to Auxiliaries*
*Standard of Care and Record Keeping*
*Prescription Writing and Controlled Substances*
*Anesthesia and Sedation Regulations*
*Ethics and Professional Responsibility*
*Introduction*
*The purpose of this assessment is to evaluate a candidate's mastery of the la
regulations governing the practice of dentistry in the state of Texas. It asse
comprehensive knowledge of the Dental Practice Act and the specific administra
established by the State Board of Dental Examiners. The exam consists of multi
questions and scenario-based applications designed to test clinical judgment,
and ethical decision-making. Emphasis is placed on real-world application, ens
practitioners can navigate complex regulatory environments while maintaining t
standard of patient care and professional integrity in a clinical setting.*
SECTION ONE: QUESTIONS 1–100
1. Under the Texas Dental Practice Act, who is primarily responsible for the physical
presence and direct supervision of a dental hygienist performing permitted
duties?
,A. The office manager
B. The lead dental assistant
C. The employing dentist
D. The TSBDE regional inspector
🟢 C. The employing dentist
🔴 RATIONALE: The Texas Dental Practice Act stipulates that a dental hygienist must
practice under the supervision of a licensed dentist, who remains responsible for the
patient’s overall care and the hygiene services provided.
2. A dental assistant in Texas may legally perform which of the following tasks
without a specific certificate if they are under the required level of supervision?
A. Placing a permanent restoration
B. Taking a digital impression for a study model
C. Administering local anesthesia
D. Adjusting a permanent crown extra-orally
🟢 B. Taking a digital impression for a study model
🔴 RATIONALE: Taking impressions for study models is a delegable task for dental
assistants; however, tasks involving permanent restorations or anesthesia require
advanced certification or are limited to licensed dentists/hygienists.
3. How many members serve on the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners
(TSBDE)?
A. 9 members
B. 11 members
,C. 15 members
D. 12 members
🟢 B. 11 members
🔴 RATIONALE: Per Texas law, the Board consists of 11 members: 6 dentists, 3 dental
hygienists, and 2 public members, all appointed by the Governor.
4. A dentist's license in Texas must be renewed according to which timeframe?
A. Annually
B. Every three years
C. Biennially (every two years)
D. Every five years
🟢 C. Biennially (every two years)
🔴 RATIONALE: Texas dental licenses are renewed on a biennial basis, requiring the
completion of mandated continuing education hours within each 24-month period.
5. Which of the following is a requirement for a dentist to prescribe controlled
substances in Texas?
A. A separate state "Prescriber Choice" permit
B. Registration with the DEA and the PMP (Prescription Monitoring Program)
C. A minimum of 50 hours of pharmacology CE annually
D. Written approval from the local health department
🟢 B. Registration with the DEA and the PMP (Prescription Monitoring Program)
, 🔴 RATIONALE: To prescribe controlled substances, a dentist must have a valid DEA
registration and must consult the PMP before prescribing certain opioids or
benzodiazepines to ensure patient safety.
6. A dental patient requests their records to move to another state. According to
TSBDE rules, the dentist must provide these records within:
A. 15 business days
B. 30 days
C. 48 hours
D. 10 business days
🟢 B. 30 days
🔴 RATIONALE: While many offices provide records sooner, Texas law allows up to 30
days for a dentist to provide a copy of dental records upon written request by the
patient or their representative.
7. What is the minimum number of continuing education (CE) hours required for a
dental hygienist in Texas for each renewal period?
A. 12 hours
B. 24 hours
C. 36 hours
D. 40 hours
🟢 B. 24 hours
🔴 RATIONALE: Dental hygienists in Texas are required to complete at least 24 hours
of CE every two years to maintain an active license.
