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New Hampshire Dentistry Jurisprudence Exam ACTUAL
EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
New Hampshire Dentistry Jurisprudence Exam
SUMMARIZED EXAM TOPIC COVERAGE (Point Form)
• Board Structure & Authority – 9-member board (6 dentists, 2 hygienists, 1 public member);
5-year staggered terms; appointed by Governor with Council consent; rulemaking authority per
RSA 317-A:12
• Licensing Requirements – ADEX clinical exam (within 3 years); jurisprudence exam (open book);
license by endorsement; inactive list
• Practice of Dentistry Defined – RSA 317-A:20 – diagnosing, treating, prescribing, supervising,
furnishing prosthetics, administering anesthesia; exceptions for physicians, students, residency
programs, charitable trusts
• Dental Hygiene Scope – RSA 317-A:21-c – prophylaxis, scaling/root planing, local anesthesia,
nitrous oxide, assessment, polishing; must be under dentist supervision unless in certain settings
• Supervision & Delegation – General vs. direct supervision; tasks delegable to hygienists and
assistants (Den 400 series); collaborative agreements for advanced hygienists
• Sedation & Anesthesia Permits – RSA 317-A:20, II; Den 304; moderate/deep sedation/general
anesthesia permits required; on-site evaluation; credentials per CODA/ADA guidelines
• Continuing Education – Required biennially for renewal; board sets hours and approved
providers
• Ethics & Professional Conduct – ADA Principles of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct
incorporated by reference; announcing specialization (Section 5-H); patient confidentiality;
advertising rules
• Discipline & Complaints – RSA 317-A:17; malpractice committee review; grounds for license
revocation (unprofessional conduct, fraud, impairment, felony conviction); administrative fines
• Business & Ownership – Only licensed dentists or health care charitable trusts may own dental
practices (RSA 317-A:20, III); corporate practice restrictions
• Recordkeeping & Radiographs – Retention requirements; patient record access; transfer of
records
• Prohibited Acts – Practicing without license; using unlicensed personnel; false advertising;
practicing beyond scope; patient abandonment
• Board Procedures – Den 200 – filing complaints, service of documents, hearings, notices
1. A dentist in Concord wants to offer IV sedation for wisdom tooth extractions. What must the dentist
obtain from the NH Board of Dental Examiners before administering this level of sedation?
A) A general anesthesia/deep sedation permit
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B) A certification in basic life support only
C) A restricted sedation license
D) Written permission from the local dental society
Answer: A – RSA 317-A:20, II requires any dentist administering general anesthesia or deep sedation to
apply for an appropriate permit from the board.
2. A registered dental hygienist is asked by her supervising dentist to administer local anesthesia for a
scaling and root planing procedure. Is this within her legal scope of practice in New Hampshire?
A) Yes, under any circumstances without additional training
B) Yes, provided the hygienist is qualified by the board after training and passing an approved exam
C) No, only dentists may administer local anesthesia
D) Yes, but only in a hospital setting
Answer: B – RSA 317-A:21-c, II(e) authorizes hygienists to administer local anesthesia if qualified by the
board after training and examination.
3. A dentist receives a complaint notice from the board. According to Den 206.03, how are complaints
initially filed against a licensee?
A) The complaint must be served on the licensee by certified mail before the board reviews it
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B) The complaint is filed with the board without service upon the licensee
C) The licensee must receive the complaint within 5 days before the board can act
D) The complaint must be notarized and filed in superior court
Answer: B – Den 206.03(a) provides that complaints against licensees shall be filed with the board
without service upon the licensee against whom the allegations are made.
4. An applicant for initial dental licensure in New Hampshire has already passed the ADEX clinical
examination 4 years ago. Will the board accept this exam for licensure?
A) Yes, ADEX scores never expire
B) No, the clinical examination must have been completed within the 3-year period prior to completing
the licensing process
C) Yes, but only if the applicant also passes a state clinical practical exam
D) No, New Hampshire only accepts the NERB examination
Answer: B – Den 302.04(a) requires that the ADEX or comparable clinical examination be completed
within the 3-year period prior to completion of the licensing process.
5. A dental hygienist performs a complete prophylaxis, including subgingival scaling and root planing,
without a dentist present in the office. Is this permissible under New Hampshire law?
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A) Yes, hygienists are independent practitioners
B) Yes, but only if the patient signed a waiver
C) No, dental hygiene services must be provided under the supervision of a licensed dentist
D) No, unless the hygienist has 10 years of experience
Answer: C – RSA 317-A:21-c, III explicitly states that dental hygiene services shall be provided under the
supervision of a licensed dentist in accordance with board rules.
6. A dentist wants to announce that she limits her practice to pediatric dentistry. According to Den
302.04, what rule governs announcement of specialization?
A) Section 5-H of the ADA Principles of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct
B) RSA 317-A:25 on advertising
C) Den 102.01 on board organization
D) There are no restrictions on announcing specialization
Answer: A – Den 302.04(b) requires dentists announcing specialization to adhere to Section 5-H of the
ADA Principles of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct.
7. During a routine examination, a general dentist notices a suspicious lesion on a patient’s tongue. The
patient asks if the dentist can diagnose the condition. How does RSA 317-A:20 define the practice of
New Hampshire Dentistry Jurisprudence Exam ACTUAL
EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
New Hampshire Dentistry Jurisprudence Exam
SUMMARIZED EXAM TOPIC COVERAGE (Point Form)
• Board Structure & Authority – 9-member board (6 dentists, 2 hygienists, 1 public member);
5-year staggered terms; appointed by Governor with Council consent; rulemaking authority per
RSA 317-A:12
• Licensing Requirements – ADEX clinical exam (within 3 years); jurisprudence exam (open book);
license by endorsement; inactive list
• Practice of Dentistry Defined – RSA 317-A:20 – diagnosing, treating, prescribing, supervising,
furnishing prosthetics, administering anesthesia; exceptions for physicians, students, residency
programs, charitable trusts
• Dental Hygiene Scope – RSA 317-A:21-c – prophylaxis, scaling/root planing, local anesthesia,
nitrous oxide, assessment, polishing; must be under dentist supervision unless in certain settings
• Supervision & Delegation – General vs. direct supervision; tasks delegable to hygienists and
assistants (Den 400 series); collaborative agreements for advanced hygienists
• Sedation & Anesthesia Permits – RSA 317-A:20, II; Den 304; moderate/deep sedation/general
anesthesia permits required; on-site evaluation; credentials per CODA/ADA guidelines
• Continuing Education – Required biennially for renewal; board sets hours and approved
providers
• Ethics & Professional Conduct – ADA Principles of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct
incorporated by reference; announcing specialization (Section 5-H); patient confidentiality;
advertising rules
• Discipline & Complaints – RSA 317-A:17; malpractice committee review; grounds for license
revocation (unprofessional conduct, fraud, impairment, felony conviction); administrative fines
• Business & Ownership – Only licensed dentists or health care charitable trusts may own dental
practices (RSA 317-A:20, III); corporate practice restrictions
• Recordkeeping & Radiographs – Retention requirements; patient record access; transfer of
records
• Prohibited Acts – Practicing without license; using unlicensed personnel; false advertising;
practicing beyond scope; patient abandonment
• Board Procedures – Den 200 – filing complaints, service of documents, hearings, notices
1. A dentist in Concord wants to offer IV sedation for wisdom tooth extractions. What must the dentist
obtain from the NH Board of Dental Examiners before administering this level of sedation?
A) A general anesthesia/deep sedation permit
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B) A certification in basic life support only
C) A restricted sedation license
D) Written permission from the local dental society
Answer: A – RSA 317-A:20, II requires any dentist administering general anesthesia or deep sedation to
apply for an appropriate permit from the board.
2. A registered dental hygienist is asked by her supervising dentist to administer local anesthesia for a
scaling and root planing procedure. Is this within her legal scope of practice in New Hampshire?
A) Yes, under any circumstances without additional training
B) Yes, provided the hygienist is qualified by the board after training and passing an approved exam
C) No, only dentists may administer local anesthesia
D) Yes, but only in a hospital setting
Answer: B – RSA 317-A:21-c, II(e) authorizes hygienists to administer local anesthesia if qualified by the
board after training and examination.
3. A dentist receives a complaint notice from the board. According to Den 206.03, how are complaints
initially filed against a licensee?
A) The complaint must be served on the licensee by certified mail before the board reviews it
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B) The complaint is filed with the board without service upon the licensee
C) The licensee must receive the complaint within 5 days before the board can act
D) The complaint must be notarized and filed in superior court
Answer: B – Den 206.03(a) provides that complaints against licensees shall be filed with the board
without service upon the licensee against whom the allegations are made.
4. An applicant for initial dental licensure in New Hampshire has already passed the ADEX clinical
examination 4 years ago. Will the board accept this exam for licensure?
A) Yes, ADEX scores never expire
B) No, the clinical examination must have been completed within the 3-year period prior to completing
the licensing process
C) Yes, but only if the applicant also passes a state clinical practical exam
D) No, New Hampshire only accepts the NERB examination
Answer: B – Den 302.04(a) requires that the ADEX or comparable clinical examination be completed
within the 3-year period prior to completion of the licensing process.
5. A dental hygienist performs a complete prophylaxis, including subgingival scaling and root planing,
without a dentist present in the office. Is this permissible under New Hampshire law?
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A) Yes, hygienists are independent practitioners
B) Yes, but only if the patient signed a waiver
C) No, dental hygiene services must be provided under the supervision of a licensed dentist
D) No, unless the hygienist has 10 years of experience
Answer: C – RSA 317-A:21-c, III explicitly states that dental hygiene services shall be provided under the
supervision of a licensed dentist in accordance with board rules.
6. A dentist wants to announce that she limits her practice to pediatric dentistry. According to Den
302.04, what rule governs announcement of specialization?
A) Section 5-H of the ADA Principles of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct
B) RSA 317-A:25 on advertising
C) Den 102.01 on board organization
D) There are no restrictions on announcing specialization
Answer: A – Den 302.04(b) requires dentists announcing specialization to adhere to Section 5-H of the
ADA Principles of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct.
7. During a routine examination, a general dentist notices a suspicious lesion on a patient’s tongue. The
patient asks if the dentist can diagnose the condition. How does RSA 317-A:20 define the practice of
