MN Dental Jurisprudence Exam 2026
Questions and Answers Graded A+
*Rules, regulations, and CE requirements* - Correct answer-____
*can a dentist accept money for making a referral (renumeration = $) to another
dentist? - Correct answer-nope
*the patient can be terminated for: - Correct answer-- pt failure to comply with
treatment or professional advice (ex: advanced perio)
- consistent tardiness or failed appts
- failure to pay for services rendered
- behavior mngmt issues
*Can a LDA scale and clean mandibular anteriors on a pediatric patient? - Correct
answer-NO
The LDA and DDS would both be held accountable
,*Who could be in trouble by the Board of Dentistry if a DH/LDA practices beyond
their scope of practice, even when the DDS did NOT request them to and the
DH/LDA acted on their own - Correct answer-both the DDS and DH/LDA
Ad: "Our practice specialized in cosmetic dentistry, *promising* *superior*
*results* in the quest to achieve your perfect smile"
What is wrong w/ the above ad? - Correct answer-DDS cannot say they are
SUPERIOR and cannot PROMISE the results of a tx.
They are creating a false/unjustified expectation.
*Also, cosmetic dentistry is not recognized as a 'specialty' by the ADA*
In advertising a dental office, the DDS cannot use terms such as "top" or "best".
They cannot make a claim that a survey, ballot, or poll constitutes a ranking for
who they are or what they do; ex) "the top 15%" or "voted best.." T/F - Correct
answer-true
5 components of CPR training - Correct answer--AED
-Barrier mask or bag for ventilation
-Foreign body airway obstruction
,-Two person rescuer
-Adult, child, and infant CPR
Good Samaritan Law - Correct answer-a person at the scene of an emergency who
knows that another person is exposed to or has suffer harm shall give *reasonable
assistance* to the exposed person
Criminal law - Correct answer-law that deals with crime and the legal punishment
of criminal offenses (crime against society)
Civil law - Correct answer-deal with disputes between individuals, organizations,
or between the two, in which compensation is awarded to the victim
What actions would cause an immediate suspension of a Dental Professional
License? - Correct answer-1. Dependence on alcohol, drugs, or other substances
2. Writing unauthorized prescriptions
*How many CE credits does a LDA, DDS, DT and DH need to have in a 2 year
period? - Correct answer-25 for LDA and DH
50 for DDS and DT's
fundamental credits - Correct answer-directly related to clinical practice of
dentistry
, *minimum of 15 credits for LDA and DH;
30 for DDS and dental therapists
Core Subjects (fundamental credits) - Correct answer-areas of knowledge that
relate to public *safety* and professionalism
*minimum of 2 different core subjects needed in 2 yrs
*what are core subjects?? - Correct answer--Record Keeping
-Ethics
-Infection Control
-Patient Communication
-Management of med. emergencies
-Diagnosis and tx. planning (optional for DH/LDA)
CPR is a _________ credit - Correct answer-Fundamental; must be updated every
2 yrs
*self assessment is a _____ credit - Correct answer-Fundamental; printed from
ADA website; usually updated every 2yrs. completed and put in professional
portfolio; 1 credit
Questions and Answers Graded A+
*Rules, regulations, and CE requirements* - Correct answer-____
*can a dentist accept money for making a referral (renumeration = $) to another
dentist? - Correct answer-nope
*the patient can be terminated for: - Correct answer-- pt failure to comply with
treatment or professional advice (ex: advanced perio)
- consistent tardiness or failed appts
- failure to pay for services rendered
- behavior mngmt issues
*Can a LDA scale and clean mandibular anteriors on a pediatric patient? - Correct
answer-NO
The LDA and DDS would both be held accountable
,*Who could be in trouble by the Board of Dentistry if a DH/LDA practices beyond
their scope of practice, even when the DDS did NOT request them to and the
DH/LDA acted on their own - Correct answer-both the DDS and DH/LDA
Ad: "Our practice specialized in cosmetic dentistry, *promising* *superior*
*results* in the quest to achieve your perfect smile"
What is wrong w/ the above ad? - Correct answer-DDS cannot say they are
SUPERIOR and cannot PROMISE the results of a tx.
They are creating a false/unjustified expectation.
*Also, cosmetic dentistry is not recognized as a 'specialty' by the ADA*
In advertising a dental office, the DDS cannot use terms such as "top" or "best".
They cannot make a claim that a survey, ballot, or poll constitutes a ranking for
who they are or what they do; ex) "the top 15%" or "voted best.." T/F - Correct
answer-true
5 components of CPR training - Correct answer--AED
-Barrier mask or bag for ventilation
-Foreign body airway obstruction
,-Two person rescuer
-Adult, child, and infant CPR
Good Samaritan Law - Correct answer-a person at the scene of an emergency who
knows that another person is exposed to or has suffer harm shall give *reasonable
assistance* to the exposed person
Criminal law - Correct answer-law that deals with crime and the legal punishment
of criminal offenses (crime against society)
Civil law - Correct answer-deal with disputes between individuals, organizations,
or between the two, in which compensation is awarded to the victim
What actions would cause an immediate suspension of a Dental Professional
License? - Correct answer-1. Dependence on alcohol, drugs, or other substances
2. Writing unauthorized prescriptions
*How many CE credits does a LDA, DDS, DT and DH need to have in a 2 year
period? - Correct answer-25 for LDA and DH
50 for DDS and DT's
fundamental credits - Correct answer-directly related to clinical practice of
dentistry
, *minimum of 15 credits for LDA and DH;
30 for DDS and dental therapists
Core Subjects (fundamental credits) - Correct answer-areas of knowledge that
relate to public *safety* and professionalism
*minimum of 2 different core subjects needed in 2 yrs
*what are core subjects?? - Correct answer--Record Keeping
-Ethics
-Infection Control
-Patient Communication
-Management of med. emergencies
-Diagnosis and tx. planning (optional for DH/LDA)
CPR is a _________ credit - Correct answer-Fundamental; must be updated every
2 yrs
*self assessment is a _____ credit - Correct answer-Fundamental; printed from
ADA website; usually updated every 2yrs. completed and put in professional
portfolio; 1 credit
