MS Jurisprudence and Ethics Board Exam 2023 Questions
and Answers
6
The terms for members of the MS State Board of Dental Examiners consist of
appointments for ______ year, non-consecutive terms.
1st
Member of the MS State Board of Dental Examiners may be re-appointed after
expiration of 6 years from conclusion of _______ term.
True
The appointments of Board members are made with advice and consent of Mississippi
State Senate. True or false?
3
You can only vote for a maximum of ______ licensees within each district.
3; 1
Governor receives list of _____ dentist names from each district in order of votes
received, and must appoint from list submitted by Board. Governor receives list of
______ dental hygienist from each district receiving most votes, and must appoint from
list submitted by Board.
Dr. Delton Moore, Jr. (District VI)
The president of the MS State Board of Dental Examiners is
_________________________.
Dr. Steven Mark Porter (District I)
The vice president of the MS State Board of Dental Examiners is
_______________________.
Dr. Robert L. Smith (District II)
The secretary of the MS State Board of Dental Examiners is ____________________.
Laura Currie Richoux, RDH
The dental hygienist currently on the MS State Board of Dental Examiners is
_______________________.
8 (7 dentists & 1 dental hygienist)
The MS State Board of Dental Examiners consists of ______ members.
-Have actively practiced within the State a minimum of 5 years prior to
appointment
-Be a graduate of an accredited program
-Not be in violation of Ethics Commission laws and regulations
To qualify for a seat on the Board one must:
-Regulating dental profession to protect public via the Mississippi Dental Practice
Act (100% special fund agency)
-Promulgate regulations for this protection
-Conduct annual balloting process
-Issue and renew licenses and permits
-Maintain up-to-date lists of all licensees
-Conduct annual licensure examinations
-Investigate and prosecute violations
, -Suspend and/or revoke licenses
-Employ duly licensed attorney and any required technical/professional
personnel
The duties and powers of the MS State Board of Dental Examiners are numerous and
consist of:
True
Dental hygienists ONLY work under DIRECT supervision of licensed MS dentist. True
or false?
general
Board of health/public school dental hygienists limited to oral instruction & screening
when under "_______________" supervision of licensed MS dentist.
30
The MSBDE must be notified within _______ days of any changes to contact
information, including employment information.
writing; anonymous
Complaints must be in ________________ and can be ___________________.
True
The licensee is entitled to a hearing. True or false?
permanent
Disciplinary actions are ________________ and part of your licensure record with
Board.
-Denial of licensure
-Disciplinary action in another state
Disciplinary action may result in:
-Misrepresentation in obtaining license or permit
-Chemical/mental impairment or incompetent practice
-Administering/dispensing outside scope of practice
-Federal/state controlled substances violations
-Incompetent/negligent practice
-Improper delegation of professional duties
-Administering radiographs w/out current radiology permit
-Violations in other jurisdictions
-Unprofessional conduct
-Unsanitary facilities
-Sexual misconduct
-Violating Board orders
-Practicing while license/permit is suspended, revoked, or voided
-Failure to pay court-ordered child support
Violations within the complaint and disciplinary process include, but are not limited to:
biennially (once every other year)
Radiology permits must be renewed ____________________ and current DANB
certification provided.
20; 40
Dental hygienists are required to have _______ hours of continuing education, while
dentists are required to have _______.
True
and Answers
6
The terms for members of the MS State Board of Dental Examiners consist of
appointments for ______ year, non-consecutive terms.
1st
Member of the MS State Board of Dental Examiners may be re-appointed after
expiration of 6 years from conclusion of _______ term.
True
The appointments of Board members are made with advice and consent of Mississippi
State Senate. True or false?
3
You can only vote for a maximum of ______ licensees within each district.
3; 1
Governor receives list of _____ dentist names from each district in order of votes
received, and must appoint from list submitted by Board. Governor receives list of
______ dental hygienist from each district receiving most votes, and must appoint from
list submitted by Board.
Dr. Delton Moore, Jr. (District VI)
The president of the MS State Board of Dental Examiners is
_________________________.
Dr. Steven Mark Porter (District I)
The vice president of the MS State Board of Dental Examiners is
_______________________.
Dr. Robert L. Smith (District II)
The secretary of the MS State Board of Dental Examiners is ____________________.
Laura Currie Richoux, RDH
The dental hygienist currently on the MS State Board of Dental Examiners is
_______________________.
8 (7 dentists & 1 dental hygienist)
The MS State Board of Dental Examiners consists of ______ members.
-Have actively practiced within the State a minimum of 5 years prior to
appointment
-Be a graduate of an accredited program
-Not be in violation of Ethics Commission laws and regulations
To qualify for a seat on the Board one must:
-Regulating dental profession to protect public via the Mississippi Dental Practice
Act (100% special fund agency)
-Promulgate regulations for this protection
-Conduct annual balloting process
-Issue and renew licenses and permits
-Maintain up-to-date lists of all licensees
-Conduct annual licensure examinations
-Investigate and prosecute violations
, -Suspend and/or revoke licenses
-Employ duly licensed attorney and any required technical/professional
personnel
The duties and powers of the MS State Board of Dental Examiners are numerous and
consist of:
True
Dental hygienists ONLY work under DIRECT supervision of licensed MS dentist. True
or false?
general
Board of health/public school dental hygienists limited to oral instruction & screening
when under "_______________" supervision of licensed MS dentist.
30
The MSBDE must be notified within _______ days of any changes to contact
information, including employment information.
writing; anonymous
Complaints must be in ________________ and can be ___________________.
True
The licensee is entitled to a hearing. True or false?
permanent
Disciplinary actions are ________________ and part of your licensure record with
Board.
-Denial of licensure
-Disciplinary action in another state
Disciplinary action may result in:
-Misrepresentation in obtaining license or permit
-Chemical/mental impairment or incompetent practice
-Administering/dispensing outside scope of practice
-Federal/state controlled substances violations
-Incompetent/negligent practice
-Improper delegation of professional duties
-Administering radiographs w/out current radiology permit
-Violations in other jurisdictions
-Unprofessional conduct
-Unsanitary facilities
-Sexual misconduct
-Violating Board orders
-Practicing while license/permit is suspended, revoked, or voided
-Failure to pay court-ordered child support
Violations within the complaint and disciplinary process include, but are not limited to:
biennially (once every other year)
Radiology permits must be renewed ____________________ and current DANB
certification provided.
20; 40
Dental hygienists are required to have _______ hours of continuing education, while
dentists are required to have _______.
True
