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Nevada Dentistry Jurisprudence Exam ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST
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Summarized Nevada Dentistry Jurisprudence Exam Topics
• Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) Chapter 631 – Definitions, Board of Dental Examiners, licensing
requirements, continuing education, dental hygiene practice, specialist licenses
• Nevada Administrative Code (NAC) Chapter 631 – Application procedures, fees, inspections,
anesthesia/sedation permits, continuing education requirements, unprofessional conduct
• Board of Dental Examiners of Nevada – Composition (9 members: 6 dentists, 2 dental
hygienists, 1 public member), powers and duties, officer roles (President, Secretary-Treasurer,
Executive Director)
• Licensing Requirements – Application process, fees, examination requirements, licensure by
endorsement, temporary licenses, restricted geographical licenses
• Anesthesia and Sedation Permits – Moderate sedation permit (60 hours training + 20 patients
for adults, 25 patients for children under 12), General anesthesia permit (advanced training),
certificate of site approval
• Continuing Education – Hours required, approved subjects, renewal requirements, audit
procedures
• Dental Hygienists – Scope of practice, supervision levels (general vs. direct), public health dental
hygiene endorsement, intraoral task delegation
• Dental Assistants – Authorized services, supervision requirements
• Unprofessional Conduct (NRS 631.346-349) – Employment of unlicensed persons, fee splitting,
false advertising, malpractice, professional incompetence, controlled substance violations,
conviction of crimes
• Disciplinary Actions – Board powers (revocation, suspension, administrative fines up to $2,000
per violation), private reprimands prohibited, hearing procedures
• Facility Inspections – Random inspections, certificate of site approval, infection control
requirements
• Dental Directors and Business Entities – Designation required for dental offices, affiliated
practice regulations
• Child Support Compliance – License suspension for failure to pay child support
• Radiography – Lead apron requirements, certification requirements
• Recordkeeping – Patient records, retention, confidentiality
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1. A dentist in Las Vegas wants to employ a dental assistant to perform intraoral tasks. Under Nevada
law, who must supervise this assistant?
A) Any licensed dental hygienist
B) The employing dentist only
C) A dental hygienist only for certain tasks, otherwise the dentist
D) No supervision required if the assistant is certified
Answer: C
Rationale: NAC 631.220 allows dental hygienists to supervise dental assistants for certain tasks;
otherwise, dentist supervision required .
2. A dental hygienist has been practicing for 10 years in another state and moves to Nevada. What is
required to obtain a Nevada dental hygiene license?
A) Retake the entire dental hygiene licensing examination
B) Pass a jurisprudence exam only
C) Meet licensure by endorsement requirements including examination and fees
D) Obtain a temporary license for one year
Answer: C
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Rationale: NRS 631.300 and NAC 631.030 provide for licensure by endorsement with evidence of
qualifications .
3. The Nevada Board of Dental Examiners is composed of how many members total?
A) 6 members
B) 8 members
C) 9 members
D) 10 members
Answer: C
Rationale: NRS 631.120 establishes a 9-member Board: 6 dentists, 2 dental hygienists, and 1 public
member .
4. A dentist wants to administer moderate sedation to a 14-year-old patient. What permit must the
dentist hold?
A) No permit needed for patients over 12
B) A general anesthesia permit or moderate sedation permit
C) Only a general anesthesia permit
D) A conscious sedation certificate from the ADA
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Answer: B
Rationale: NAC 631.2213 requires either a general anesthesia permit or moderate sedation permit to
administer moderate sedation to patients 13 or older .
5. Which of the following is considered unprofessional conduct under NRS 631.3465?
A) Using the name "clinic" in a solo practice
B) Charging a fee for patient referrals
C) Advertising standard dental fees
D) Displaying a license in the office
Answer: B
Rationale: NRS 631.3465 specifically prohibits charging a fee for referral of a patient .
6. What is the maximum administrative penalty the Board may impose per violation in a disciplinary
action?
A) 500B)500B)1,000
C) 2,000D)2,000D)5,000
Answer: C
Rationale: Disciplinary actions may include administrative penalty not to exceed $2,000 per violation .
Nevada Dentistry Jurisprudence Exam ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST
UPDATE THIS YEAR
Summarized Nevada Dentistry Jurisprudence Exam Topics
• Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) Chapter 631 – Definitions, Board of Dental Examiners, licensing
requirements, continuing education, dental hygiene practice, specialist licenses
• Nevada Administrative Code (NAC) Chapter 631 – Application procedures, fees, inspections,
anesthesia/sedation permits, continuing education requirements, unprofessional conduct
• Board of Dental Examiners of Nevada – Composition (9 members: 6 dentists, 2 dental
hygienists, 1 public member), powers and duties, officer roles (President, Secretary-Treasurer,
Executive Director)
• Licensing Requirements – Application process, fees, examination requirements, licensure by
endorsement, temporary licenses, restricted geographical licenses
• Anesthesia and Sedation Permits – Moderate sedation permit (60 hours training + 20 patients
for adults, 25 patients for children under 12), General anesthesia permit (advanced training),
certificate of site approval
• Continuing Education – Hours required, approved subjects, renewal requirements, audit
procedures
• Dental Hygienists – Scope of practice, supervision levels (general vs. direct), public health dental
hygiene endorsement, intraoral task delegation
• Dental Assistants – Authorized services, supervision requirements
• Unprofessional Conduct (NRS 631.346-349) – Employment of unlicensed persons, fee splitting,
false advertising, malpractice, professional incompetence, controlled substance violations,
conviction of crimes
• Disciplinary Actions – Board powers (revocation, suspension, administrative fines up to $2,000
per violation), private reprimands prohibited, hearing procedures
• Facility Inspections – Random inspections, certificate of site approval, infection control
requirements
• Dental Directors and Business Entities – Designation required for dental offices, affiliated
practice regulations
• Child Support Compliance – License suspension for failure to pay child support
• Radiography – Lead apron requirements, certification requirements
• Recordkeeping – Patient records, retention, confidentiality
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1. A dentist in Las Vegas wants to employ a dental assistant to perform intraoral tasks. Under Nevada
law, who must supervise this assistant?
A) Any licensed dental hygienist
B) The employing dentist only
C) A dental hygienist only for certain tasks, otherwise the dentist
D) No supervision required if the assistant is certified
Answer: C
Rationale: NAC 631.220 allows dental hygienists to supervise dental assistants for certain tasks;
otherwise, dentist supervision required .
2. A dental hygienist has been practicing for 10 years in another state and moves to Nevada. What is
required to obtain a Nevada dental hygiene license?
A) Retake the entire dental hygiene licensing examination
B) Pass a jurisprudence exam only
C) Meet licensure by endorsement requirements including examination and fees
D) Obtain a temporary license for one year
Answer: C
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Rationale: NRS 631.300 and NAC 631.030 provide for licensure by endorsement with evidence of
qualifications .
3. The Nevada Board of Dental Examiners is composed of how many members total?
A) 6 members
B) 8 members
C) 9 members
D) 10 members
Answer: C
Rationale: NRS 631.120 establishes a 9-member Board: 6 dentists, 2 dental hygienists, and 1 public
member .
4. A dentist wants to administer moderate sedation to a 14-year-old patient. What permit must the
dentist hold?
A) No permit needed for patients over 12
B) A general anesthesia permit or moderate sedation permit
C) Only a general anesthesia permit
D) A conscious sedation certificate from the ADA
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Answer: B
Rationale: NAC 631.2213 requires either a general anesthesia permit or moderate sedation permit to
administer moderate sedation to patients 13 or older .
5. Which of the following is considered unprofessional conduct under NRS 631.3465?
A) Using the name "clinic" in a solo practice
B) Charging a fee for patient referrals
C) Advertising standard dental fees
D) Displaying a license in the office
Answer: B
Rationale: NRS 631.3465 specifically prohibits charging a fee for referral of a patient .
6. What is the maximum administrative penalty the Board may impose per violation in a disciplinary
action?
A) 500B)500B)1,000
C) 2,000D)2,000D)5,000
Answer: C
Rationale: Disciplinary actions may include administrative penalty not to exceed $2,000 per violation .
