MINNESOTA DENTAL JURISPRUDENCE EXAM 2026/2027
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[Section 1: MN Board of Dentistry Structure & Licensure
Requirements (Questions 1-10)]
Question 1
Under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 150A, the Minnesota Board of Dentistry is
authorized to issue, renew, suspend, and revoke licenses for which categories of
dental professionals?
A. Dentists only
B. Dentists, dental hygienists, and licensed dental assistants only
C. Dentists, dental hygienists, licensed dental assistants, and dental therapists
D. Dentists and dental hygienists only
Rationale: Minnesota is one of the few states that licenses dental therapists. The MN
Board of Dentistry regulates dentists, dental hygienists, licensed dental assistants,
and dental therapists under Minnesota Statutes §150A.01 - §150A.31. Dental
therapists are a distinct mid-level provider category in Minnesota.
Correct Answer: C
Question 2
A dentist licensed in Minnesota must renew their license according to which cycle
and complete how many hours of continuing education?
A. Annual renewal; 25 hours per year
B. Biennial renewal by December 31st of even-numbered years; 50 hours per biennial
cycle
,C. Triennial renewal; 75 hours per cycle
D. Biennial renewal by June 30th; 30 hours per cycle
Rationale: Minnesota dental licenses renew biennially by December 31st of even-
numbered years. Dentists must complete 50 hours of professional development per
biennial cycle, with at least 30 hours fundamental and no more than 20 hours
elective
. Dental hygienists and licensed dental assistants require 25 hours (15 fundamental,
10 elective maximum). CPR certification must be continuously maintained.
Correct Answer: B
Question 3
Which of the following is a mandatory continuing education requirement for all
Minnesota dentists with each biennial renewal cycle?
A. A course in marketing and practice management
B. An infection control course and at least 2 courses in 2 different core subject areas
(recordkeeping, ethics, patient communication, management of medical
emergencies, diagnosis/treatment planning, or HIPAA)
C. A course in financial planning and estate planning
D. A course in dental laboratory technology only
Rationale: Minnesota Administrative Rules 3100.5100 require an infection control
course every biennial cycle and a minimum of 2 courses completed in 2 different
core subject areas: recordkeeping, ethics, patient communication, management of
medical emergencies, diagnosis and treatment planning, or HIPAA
. Marketing, financial planning, and personal health courses are non-allowable.
Correct Answer: B
Question 4
, A dentist with a certificate to administer general anesthesia, deep sedation, or
moderate sedation in Minnesota must complete additional professional development
hours in specific areas. How many additional hours are required per biennial cycle?
A. No additional hours required
B. 5 additional hours
C. 15 additional hours
D. 25 additional hours
Rationale: Per Minnesota Rules 3100.5100, subpart 1C, a dentist with
anesthesia/sedation certification must earn at least 15 additional hours in areas
including moderate sedation/general anesthesia, medications and physical
evaluation, anesthesia emergencies, monitoring equipment, pharmacology of
anesthetic drugs, infection control related to anesthesia, and simulation courses
.
Correct Answer: C
Question 5
Beginning with DEA initial registrations or renewals starting June 27, 2023, what one-
time continuing education requirement applies to DEA-registered Minnesota dentists
who prescribe controlled substances?
A. 2 hours on antibiotic stewardship
B. 8 hours on treating and managing patients with opioid or other substance use
disorders, including safe pharmacological management of dental pain and SBIRT
C. 4 hours on HIPAA compliance
D. 16 hours on advanced cardiac life support
Rationale: Minnesota requires all DEA-registered practitioners (except DVM-only) to
complete a one-time 8-hour course on opioid/substance use disorder treatment, safe
pain management, and screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment (SBIRT)
. This is in addition to the standard 50-hour biennial requirement.
Correct Answer: B
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[Section 1: MN Board of Dentistry Structure & Licensure
Requirements (Questions 1-10)]
Question 1
Under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 150A, the Minnesota Board of Dentistry is
authorized to issue, renew, suspend, and revoke licenses for which categories of
dental professionals?
A. Dentists only
B. Dentists, dental hygienists, and licensed dental assistants only
C. Dentists, dental hygienists, licensed dental assistants, and dental therapists
D. Dentists and dental hygienists only
Rationale: Minnesota is one of the few states that licenses dental therapists. The MN
Board of Dentistry regulates dentists, dental hygienists, licensed dental assistants,
and dental therapists under Minnesota Statutes §150A.01 - §150A.31. Dental
therapists are a distinct mid-level provider category in Minnesota.
Correct Answer: C
Question 2
A dentist licensed in Minnesota must renew their license according to which cycle
and complete how many hours of continuing education?
A. Annual renewal; 25 hours per year
B. Biennial renewal by December 31st of even-numbered years; 50 hours per biennial
cycle
,C. Triennial renewal; 75 hours per cycle
D. Biennial renewal by June 30th; 30 hours per cycle
Rationale: Minnesota dental licenses renew biennially by December 31st of even-
numbered years. Dentists must complete 50 hours of professional development per
biennial cycle, with at least 30 hours fundamental and no more than 20 hours
elective
. Dental hygienists and licensed dental assistants require 25 hours (15 fundamental,
10 elective maximum). CPR certification must be continuously maintained.
Correct Answer: B
Question 3
Which of the following is a mandatory continuing education requirement for all
Minnesota dentists with each biennial renewal cycle?
A. A course in marketing and practice management
B. An infection control course and at least 2 courses in 2 different core subject areas
(recordkeeping, ethics, patient communication, management of medical
emergencies, diagnosis/treatment planning, or HIPAA)
C. A course in financial planning and estate planning
D. A course in dental laboratory technology only
Rationale: Minnesota Administrative Rules 3100.5100 require an infection control
course every biennial cycle and a minimum of 2 courses completed in 2 different
core subject areas: recordkeeping, ethics, patient communication, management of
medical emergencies, diagnosis and treatment planning, or HIPAA
. Marketing, financial planning, and personal health courses are non-allowable.
Correct Answer: B
Question 4
, A dentist with a certificate to administer general anesthesia, deep sedation, or
moderate sedation in Minnesota must complete additional professional development
hours in specific areas. How many additional hours are required per biennial cycle?
A. No additional hours required
B. 5 additional hours
C. 15 additional hours
D. 25 additional hours
Rationale: Per Minnesota Rules 3100.5100, subpart 1C, a dentist with
anesthesia/sedation certification must earn at least 15 additional hours in areas
including moderate sedation/general anesthesia, medications and physical
evaluation, anesthesia emergencies, monitoring equipment, pharmacology of
anesthetic drugs, infection control related to anesthesia, and simulation courses
.
Correct Answer: C
Question 5
Beginning with DEA initial registrations or renewals starting June 27, 2023, what one-
time continuing education requirement applies to DEA-registered Minnesota dentists
who prescribe controlled substances?
A. 2 hours on antibiotic stewardship
B. 8 hours on treating and managing patients with opioid or other substance use
disorders, including safe pharmacological management of dental pain and SBIRT
C. 4 hours on HIPAA compliance
D. 16 hours on advanced cardiac life support
Rationale: Minnesota requires all DEA-registered practitioners (except DVM-only) to
complete a one-time 8-hour course on opioid/substance use disorder treatment, safe
pain management, and screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment (SBIRT)
. This is in addition to the standard 50-hour biennial requirement.
Correct Answer: B
