MN Dental Jurisprudence Exam
2023 with all the correct answers(Actual test
100% verified)
*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
Can all of your credits be earned in the fundamental category? - CORRECT
ANSWER yes, but they cannot all be in the elective category
*elective credits - CORRECT ANSWER activities directly related to, or
*supportive* of the practice of dentistry;
Max. of 10 credits for DH/LDA; 20 for DDS and dental therapists
ex) Self-study-scholarly articles
Scholarly activities- presentations
Volunteering/Community Service
General Attendance- 3 credits for a state or national dental convention
BOD will randomly select individuals for an audit; you will be notified by letter
and have ____ days to submit COPIES of your CE record - CORRECT ANSWER 60
days (never send an original)
2023 with all the correct answers(Actual test
100% verified)
*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
Can all of your credits be earned in the fundamental category? - CORRECT
ANSWER yes, but they cannot all be in the elective category
*elective credits - CORRECT ANSWER activities directly related to, or
*supportive* of the practice of dentistry;
Max. of 10 credits for DH/LDA; 20 for DDS and dental therapists
ex) Self-study-scholarly articles
Scholarly activities- presentations
Volunteering/Community Service
General Attendance- 3 credits for a state or national dental convention
BOD will randomly select individuals for an audit; you will be notified by letter
and have ____ days to submit COPIES of your CE record - CORRECT ANSWER 60
days (never send an original)
