AZ Jurisprudence Exam with correct
answers(2023/2024 updated)
1. What is a dental hygienist, according to Statutes? Correct answer(Any
person licensed and engaged in the general practice of dental hygiene and all
related or associated duties including educational, clinical and therapeutic
dental hygiene procedures.
2. How is "Disciplinary action" defined in the Statutes? Correct
answer(Regulatory sanctions that are imposed by the Board in combination
with, or as an alternative to, revocation or suspension of a license, and that
may include:
3. What are some examples of disciplinary actions that the Board can impose?
Correct answer
Administrative penalty in an amount not to exceed two thousand dollars
for each violation
Restrictions on the scope of practice.
Imposition of peer review and professional education requirements.
Censure or probation requirements to protect the public welfare, possible
restitution to pt.
3. Is a "Letter of Concern" considered a disciplinary action? Correct
answer(Does not warrant disciplinary action. A letter of concern is a public
document and may be used in a future disciplinary action.
4. True or False- A "recognized dental hygiene school" must be accredited
by the American Dental Associations Commission on Dental Accreditation?
Correct answer(True
5. Who are "supervised personnel"? Correct answer(All dental hygienists,
dental assistants, dental laboratory technicians, denturists, dental x-ray
laboratory technicians and other persons supervised by licensed dentists.
,6. Yes or No - Sharing client information unrelated to treatment with a
colleague in another office Correct answer(Yes - unprofessional conduct
according to Statutes
7. Yes or No - Coming to work intoxicated Correct answer(Yes -
unprofessional conduct according to Statutes
8. Yes or No Frequent billing irregularities Correct answer(Yes -
unprofessional conduct according to Statutes
9. Yes or No Telling a client that you can permanently cure his periodontal
disease Correct answer(Yes - unprofessional conduct according to Statutes
10. Yes or No Treating your client in an unsafe environment Correct
answer(Yes - unprofessional conduct according to Statutes
11. Yes or No Filing an insurance claim for services not rendered Correct
answer(Yes - unprofessional conduct according to Statutes
12. Yes or No Allowing a dental assistant to provide a simple prophylaxis for
a child Correct answer(Yes - unprofessional conduct according to Statutes
13. Yes or No Failing to inform a patient of the type of restorative material to
be used and the reasons for using that particular material Correct answer(Yes
- unprofessional conduct according to Statutes
14. Yes or No Allowing a dental assistant to administer nitrous oxide Correct
answer(Yes - unprofessional conduct according to Statutes
15. Who comprises the membership of the Arizona State Board of Dental
Examiners? Correct answer(The state dental board is established consisting
of 6 licensed dentists, 2 licensed dental hygienists and 3 public members
appointed by the governor for a term of four years,
16. Are board members elected or appointed? By whom? Correct
answer(Appointed by the governor.
17. How long is a Board members term of service? When does it begin and
end? Correct answer(Term is 4 years long to begins and ends on January 1.
, 18. True or False -A Board member can serve no more than 8 consecutive
years on the Board. Correct answer(True
19. True or False - The Board does not have the authority to suspend or
revoke the registration of a business entity if the entity has been found guilty
of violating a Board statute or rule. Correct answer(False
20. True or False - The Board must employ an Executive Director. Correct
answer(False - may employ
21. True or False- The President of the Board must be a dentist. Correct
answer(False
22. True or False - Board members are entitled to compensation for all
expenses incurred while performing their duties. Correct answer(True
23. True or False - The Board may spend all the money it collects. Correct
answer(False
24. True or False - A dentist who is in the Air Force and practicing at Luke
Air Force Base in Litchfield Park, AZ must have an AZ dental license to do
so. Correct answer(False
25. True or False- According to Statutes, a dentist must have an AZ dental
license in order to supervise in our dental hygiene clinic. Correct
answer(False
26. What are the most significant powers and duties of the Board? Please
summarize. Correct answer(Adopt rules, seal, keep record of proceedings
and reports, establish uniform and standard of minimum educational
requirements, issue licenses, letters of concern, collect and disburse monies.
27. What are the duties that a person licensed as a dental consultant may and
may not perform? Correct answer(Can assist the Board in the performance
of its duties and employ persons to provide investigative, professional and
clerical assistance as it deems necessary. Cannot perform direct patient care.
28. If a person's dental, dental hygiene or denturist license has been revoked,
when, and under what conditions, may they reapply for licensure? Correct
answers(2023/2024 updated)
1. What is a dental hygienist, according to Statutes? Correct answer(Any
person licensed and engaged in the general practice of dental hygiene and all
related or associated duties including educational, clinical and therapeutic
dental hygiene procedures.
2. How is "Disciplinary action" defined in the Statutes? Correct
answer(Regulatory sanctions that are imposed by the Board in combination
with, or as an alternative to, revocation or suspension of a license, and that
may include:
3. What are some examples of disciplinary actions that the Board can impose?
Correct answer
Administrative penalty in an amount not to exceed two thousand dollars
for each violation
Restrictions on the scope of practice.
Imposition of peer review and professional education requirements.
Censure or probation requirements to protect the public welfare, possible
restitution to pt.
3. Is a "Letter of Concern" considered a disciplinary action? Correct
answer(Does not warrant disciplinary action. A letter of concern is a public
document and may be used in a future disciplinary action.
4. True or False- A "recognized dental hygiene school" must be accredited
by the American Dental Associations Commission on Dental Accreditation?
Correct answer(True
5. Who are "supervised personnel"? Correct answer(All dental hygienists,
dental assistants, dental laboratory technicians, denturists, dental x-ray
laboratory technicians and other persons supervised by licensed dentists.
,6. Yes or No - Sharing client information unrelated to treatment with a
colleague in another office Correct answer(Yes - unprofessional conduct
according to Statutes
7. Yes or No - Coming to work intoxicated Correct answer(Yes -
unprofessional conduct according to Statutes
8. Yes or No Frequent billing irregularities Correct answer(Yes -
unprofessional conduct according to Statutes
9. Yes or No Telling a client that you can permanently cure his periodontal
disease Correct answer(Yes - unprofessional conduct according to Statutes
10. Yes or No Treating your client in an unsafe environment Correct
answer(Yes - unprofessional conduct according to Statutes
11. Yes or No Filing an insurance claim for services not rendered Correct
answer(Yes - unprofessional conduct according to Statutes
12. Yes or No Allowing a dental assistant to provide a simple prophylaxis for
a child Correct answer(Yes - unprofessional conduct according to Statutes
13. Yes or No Failing to inform a patient of the type of restorative material to
be used and the reasons for using that particular material Correct answer(Yes
- unprofessional conduct according to Statutes
14. Yes or No Allowing a dental assistant to administer nitrous oxide Correct
answer(Yes - unprofessional conduct according to Statutes
15. Who comprises the membership of the Arizona State Board of Dental
Examiners? Correct answer(The state dental board is established consisting
of 6 licensed dentists, 2 licensed dental hygienists and 3 public members
appointed by the governor for a term of four years,
16. Are board members elected or appointed? By whom? Correct
answer(Appointed by the governor.
17. How long is a Board members term of service? When does it begin and
end? Correct answer(Term is 4 years long to begins and ends on January 1.
, 18. True or False -A Board member can serve no more than 8 consecutive
years on the Board. Correct answer(True
19. True or False - The Board does not have the authority to suspend or
revoke the registration of a business entity if the entity has been found guilty
of violating a Board statute or rule. Correct answer(False
20. True or False - The Board must employ an Executive Director. Correct
answer(False - may employ
21. True or False- The President of the Board must be a dentist. Correct
answer(False
22. True or False - Board members are entitled to compensation for all
expenses incurred while performing their duties. Correct answer(True
23. True or False - The Board may spend all the money it collects. Correct
answer(False
24. True or False - A dentist who is in the Air Force and practicing at Luke
Air Force Base in Litchfield Park, AZ must have an AZ dental license to do
so. Correct answer(False
25. True or False- According to Statutes, a dentist must have an AZ dental
license in order to supervise in our dental hygiene clinic. Correct
answer(False
26. What are the most significant powers and duties of the Board? Please
summarize. Correct answer(Adopt rules, seal, keep record of proceedings
and reports, establish uniform and standard of minimum educational
requirements, issue licenses, letters of concern, collect and disburse monies.
27. What are the duties that a person licensed as a dental consultant may and
may not perform? Correct answer(Can assist the Board in the performance
of its duties and employ persons to provide investigative, professional and
clerical assistance as it deems necessary. Cannot perform direct patient care.
28. If a person's dental, dental hygiene or denturist license has been revoked,
when, and under what conditions, may they reapply for licensure? Correct
