OP 2025-2026 MN DENTAL
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JURISPRUDENCE EXAM WITH Q&A
ACCURATE ANSWERS
he dentist has prior knowledge and has given consent for the procedures being
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performed during which the dentist is not required to be present in the dental office or
on the premises. - CORRECT ANSWER-*general supervision
he dentist is in the office, authorizes the procedures, and remains in the office while
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the procedures are being performed by the allied dental personnel. - CORRECT
ANSWER-*indirect
he dentist is in the dental office, personally diagnoses the condition to be treated,
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personally authorizes the procedure, and before dismissal of the patient, evaluates the
performance of the allied dental personnel. - CORRECT ANSWER-direct
he dentist is personally operating on a patient and authorizes the allied dental
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personnel to aid in treatment by concurrently performing supportive procedures. -
CORRECT ANSWER-personal
take a course with a minimum of *12 hours* total comprised of didactic instruction,
personally administering and managing at least *3* individual supervised cases -
CORRECT ANSWER-DH, DT or DA must do these before administering nitrous
H, DT, DA - CORRECT ANSWER-who can place sealants after completing a course
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by a school accredited by the commission on dental accreditation?
H and DT (not DA) - CORRECT ANSWER-*WHO can give local anesthesia after
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completing a course on local anesthesia from a school accredited by the Commission
on Dental Accreditation
inal construction - CORRECT ANSWER-*Dental hygienists and licensed dental
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assistants shall not take impressions and bite registrations for _____________ of fixed
and removable prostheses.
,r otary instruments - CORRECT ANSWER-*Before removal of bond material, a dental
hygienist or licensed dental assistant must successfully complete a course in the use of
____________ for the express purpose of the removal of bond material from teeth.
true - CORRECT ANSWER-T/F - ONLY a dentist can cement ortho bands and adjust
ortho wires
____ - CORRECT ANSWER-*Rules, regulations, and CE requirements*
ope - CORRECT ANSWER-*can a dentist accept money for making a referral
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(renumeration = $) to another dentist?
- 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 - CORRECT ANSWER-*the patient can be terminated for:
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The LDA and DDS would both be held accountable - CORRECT ANSWER-*Can a
LDA scale and clean mandibular anteriors on a pediatric patient?
oth the DDS and DH/LDA - CORRECT ANSWER-*Who could be in trouble by the
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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
DDS cannot say they are SUPERIOR and cannot PROMISE the results of a tx.
hey are creating a false/unjustified expectation.
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*Also, cosmetic dentistry is not recognized as a 'specialty' by the ADA* - CORRECT
ANSWER-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?
true - CORRECT ANSWER-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
-AED
, - Barrier mask or bag for ventilation
-Foreign body airway obstruction
-Two person rescuer
-Adult, child, and infant CPR - CORRECT ANSWER-5 components of CPR training
person at the scene of an emergency who knows that another person is exposed to or
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has suffer harm shall give *reasonable assistance* to the exposed person - CORRECT
ANSWER-Good Samaritan Law
law that deals with crime and the legal punishment of criminal offenses (crime against
society) - CORRECT ANSWER-Criminal law
eal with disputes between individuals, organizations, or between the two, in which
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compensation is awarded to the victim - CORRECT ANSWER-Civil law
. Dependence on alcohol, drugs, or other substances
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2. Writing unauthorized prescriptions - CORRECT ANSWER-What actions would cause
an immediate suspension of a Dental Professional License?
5 for LDA and DH
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50 for DDS and DT's - CORRECT ANSWER-*How many CE credits does a LDA, DDS,
DT and DH need to have in a 2 year period?
directly related to clinical practice of dentistry
* minimum of 15 credits for LDA and DH;
30 for DDS and dental therapists - CORRECT ANSWER-fundamental credits
reas of knowledge that relate to public *safety* and professionalism
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*minimum of 2 different core subjects needed in 2 yrs - CORRECT ANSWER-Core
Subjects (fundamental credits)
- Record Keeping
-Ethics
-Infection Control
-Patient Communication
-Management of med. emergencies
-Diagnosis and tx. planning (optional for DH/LDA) - CORRECT ANSWER-*what are
core subjects??
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JURISPRUDENCE EXAM WITH Q&A
ACCURATE ANSWERS
he dentist has prior knowledge and has given consent for the procedures being
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performed during which the dentist is not required to be present in the dental office or
on the premises. - CORRECT ANSWER-*general supervision
he dentist is in the office, authorizes the procedures, and remains in the office while
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the procedures are being performed by the allied dental personnel. - CORRECT
ANSWER-*indirect
he dentist is in the dental office, personally diagnoses the condition to be treated,
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personally authorizes the procedure, and before dismissal of the patient, evaluates the
performance of the allied dental personnel. - CORRECT ANSWER-direct
he dentist is personally operating on a patient and authorizes the allied dental
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personnel to aid in treatment by concurrently performing supportive procedures. -
CORRECT ANSWER-personal
take a course with a minimum of *12 hours* total comprised of didactic instruction,
personally administering and managing at least *3* individual supervised cases -
CORRECT ANSWER-DH, DT or DA must do these before administering nitrous
H, DT, DA - CORRECT ANSWER-who can place sealants after completing a course
D
by a school accredited by the commission on dental accreditation?
H and DT (not DA) - CORRECT ANSWER-*WHO can give local anesthesia after
D
completing a course on local anesthesia from a school accredited by the Commission
on Dental Accreditation
inal construction - CORRECT ANSWER-*Dental hygienists and licensed dental
F
assistants shall not take impressions and bite registrations for _____________ of fixed
and removable prostheses.
,r otary instruments - CORRECT ANSWER-*Before removal of bond material, a dental
hygienist or licensed dental assistant must successfully complete a course in the use of
____________ for the express purpose of the removal of bond material from teeth.
true - CORRECT ANSWER-T/F - ONLY a dentist can cement ortho bands and adjust
ortho wires
____ - CORRECT ANSWER-*Rules, regulations, and CE requirements*
ope - CORRECT ANSWER-*can a dentist accept money for making a referral
n
(renumeration = $) to another dentist?
- 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 - CORRECT ANSWER-*the patient can be terminated for:
O
N
The LDA and DDS would both be held accountable - CORRECT ANSWER-*Can a
LDA scale and clean mandibular anteriors on a pediatric patient?
oth the DDS and DH/LDA - CORRECT ANSWER-*Who could be in trouble by the
b
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
DDS cannot say they are SUPERIOR and cannot PROMISE the results of a tx.
hey are creating a false/unjustified expectation.
T
*Also, cosmetic dentistry is not recognized as a 'specialty' by the ADA* - CORRECT
ANSWER-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?
true - CORRECT ANSWER-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
-AED
, - Barrier mask or bag for ventilation
-Foreign body airway obstruction
-Two person rescuer
-Adult, child, and infant CPR - CORRECT ANSWER-5 components of CPR training
person at the scene of an emergency who knows that another person is exposed to or
a
has suffer harm shall give *reasonable assistance* to the exposed person - CORRECT
ANSWER-Good Samaritan Law
law that deals with crime and the legal punishment of criminal offenses (crime against
society) - CORRECT ANSWER-Criminal law
eal with disputes between individuals, organizations, or between the two, in which
d
compensation is awarded to the victim - CORRECT ANSWER-Civil law
. Dependence on alcohol, drugs, or other substances
1
2. Writing unauthorized prescriptions - CORRECT ANSWER-What actions would cause
an immediate suspension of a Dental Professional License?
5 for LDA and DH
2
50 for DDS and DT's - CORRECT ANSWER-*How many CE credits does a LDA, DDS,
DT and DH need to have in a 2 year period?
directly related to clinical practice of dentistry
* minimum of 15 credits for LDA and DH;
30 for DDS and dental therapists - CORRECT ANSWER-fundamental credits
reas of knowledge that relate to public *safety* and professionalism
a
*minimum of 2 different core subjects needed in 2 yrs - CORRECT ANSWER-Core
Subjects (fundamental credits)
- Record Keeping
-Ethics
-Infection Control
-Patient Communication
-Management of med. emergencies
-Diagnosis and tx. planning (optional for DH/LDA) - CORRECT ANSWER-*what are
core subjects??
