Dental Jurisprudence Exam Questions
and All Correct Answers (2025-2026)
Updated Set.
Direct supervision - Answer Level of supervision in which the dentist is physically present
when the dental auxiliary performs delegated functions
Direct supervision duties - Answer Dentist is in the office, personally diagnosed condition to be
treated, personally autho's procedure, evaluates performance of the allied dental professional
General supervision - Answer Level of supervision in which the dental auxiliary performs
delegated functions according to the instructions of the dentist, who is not necessarily
physically present
General Supervision duties - Answer Dentist has prior knowledge and has given consent for
the procedures being performed during which the dentist is not required to be present in the
office or on the premises.
Indirect supervision - Answer Overseeing an assistant's work by working in the immediate area
Indirect supervision duties - Answer Dentist must be in the office area but not necessarily
present in the same room as the aux, dentist must be available to evaluate procedure.
Personal Supervision - Answer while the dentist is personally treating a patient, the dental
hygienist is authorized to aid in the treatment by concurrently performing a supportive
procedure
Performs charting, perform initial and periodic exams and assessments to determine
periodontal status and formulate treatment plan in coordination with the dentists plan. -
Answer DH-general
Complete charting with the exception of periodontal proving and assessment of periodontal
structures - Answer LDA-general
Obtain informed consent within scope of practice - Answer DH, LDA- general
, Take vital signs such as pulse rate and blood pressure as directed by dentist. - Answer DH, LDA-
general
Make referrals to dentists, physicians, and other practitioners in consultation with a dentist. -
Answer DH-general
Complete prophylaxis to include scaling, root planing, polishing of restorations. - Answer DH-
general
Dietary analysis, salivary analysis and preparation of smears for dental health purposes - Answer
DH-general
Replacement, cementation, and adjustment of intact temporary restorations extraorally or
intraorally. - Answer DH-general
Recement intact temporary restorations - Answer DH, LDA-general
Place temporary fillings (not including temporization of inlays, onlays, crowns, and bridges). -
Answer DH, LDA-general
Cut arch wires, remove loose bands, or remove loose brackets on orthodontic appliances. -
Answer DH, LDA-general
Remove excess bond material from ortho appliances - Answer DH-general
LDA-direct
Etch appropriate enamel surfaces, apply and adjust pit and fissure sealants - Answer DH-
general
LDA-indirect
Administer local anesthesia - Answer DH-general
Administer nitrous oxide inhalation analgesia pursuant to the rule provisions - Answer DH-
general
and All Correct Answers (2025-2026)
Updated Set.
Direct supervision - Answer Level of supervision in which the dentist is physically present
when the dental auxiliary performs delegated functions
Direct supervision duties - Answer Dentist is in the office, personally diagnosed condition to be
treated, personally autho's procedure, evaluates performance of the allied dental professional
General supervision - Answer Level of supervision in which the dental auxiliary performs
delegated functions according to the instructions of the dentist, who is not necessarily
physically present
General Supervision duties - Answer Dentist has prior knowledge and has given consent for
the procedures being performed during which the dentist is not required to be present in the
office or on the premises.
Indirect supervision - Answer Overseeing an assistant's work by working in the immediate area
Indirect supervision duties - Answer Dentist must be in the office area but not necessarily
present in the same room as the aux, dentist must be available to evaluate procedure.
Personal Supervision - Answer while the dentist is personally treating a patient, the dental
hygienist is authorized to aid in the treatment by concurrently performing a supportive
procedure
Performs charting, perform initial and periodic exams and assessments to determine
periodontal status and formulate treatment plan in coordination with the dentists plan. -
Answer DH-general
Complete charting with the exception of periodontal proving and assessment of periodontal
structures - Answer LDA-general
Obtain informed consent within scope of practice - Answer DH, LDA- general
, Take vital signs such as pulse rate and blood pressure as directed by dentist. - Answer DH, LDA-
general
Make referrals to dentists, physicians, and other practitioners in consultation with a dentist. -
Answer DH-general
Complete prophylaxis to include scaling, root planing, polishing of restorations. - Answer DH-
general
Dietary analysis, salivary analysis and preparation of smears for dental health purposes - Answer
DH-general
Replacement, cementation, and adjustment of intact temporary restorations extraorally or
intraorally. - Answer DH-general
Recement intact temporary restorations - Answer DH, LDA-general
Place temporary fillings (not including temporization of inlays, onlays, crowns, and bridges). -
Answer DH, LDA-general
Cut arch wires, remove loose bands, or remove loose brackets on orthodontic appliances. -
Answer DH, LDA-general
Remove excess bond material from ortho appliances - Answer DH-general
LDA-direct
Etch appropriate enamel surfaces, apply and adjust pit and fissure sealants - Answer DH-
general
LDA-indirect
Administer local anesthesia - Answer DH-general
Administer nitrous oxide inhalation analgesia pursuant to the rule provisions - Answer DH-
general
