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MN DENTAL JURISPRUDENCE EXAM/ MN
DENTAL JURISPRUDENCE PRACTICE EXAM
RECENT AND COMPLETE VERSION 2024 ALL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS/ BEST
GRADED A+
*general supervision - ANSWER: The 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 dental office or on the premises. *indirect - ANSWER: The dentist is in the office, authorizes the procedures, and remains in the office while the procedures are being performed by the allied dental personnel. direct - ANSWER: The dentist is in the dental office, personally diagnoses the condition to be treated, personally authorizes the procedure, and before dismissal of the patient, evaluates the performance of the allied dental personnel. personal - ANSWER: The dentist is personally operating on a patient and authorizes the allied dental personnel to aid in treatment by concurrently performing supportive procedures. DH, DT or DA must do these before administering nitrous - ANSWER: take a course with a minimum of 12 hours total comprised of didactic instruction, personally administering and managing at least 3 individual supervised cases who can place sealants after completing a course by a school accredited by the commission on dental accreditation? - ANSWER: DH, DT, DA
*WHO can give local anesthesia after completing a course on local anesthesia from a school accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation - ANSWER: DH and DT (not DA) *Dental hygienists and licensed dental assistants shall not take impressions and bite registrations for _____________ of fixed and removable prostheses. - ANSWER: Final construction *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. - ANSWER: rotary instruments DH and DA with restorative functions can place, contour, and adjust amalgam, glass ionomers, and stainless steel crowns on class _______ (supragingival) - ANSWER: Class I, II, V
- a dental hygienist or dental assistant must successfully complete a board approved course on these specific restorative procedures. application of pit and fissure sealants - ANSWER: DH - general LDA - indirect *Administer LA - ANSWER: DH - general *monitor a patient on nitrous - ANSWER: DH - General LDA - Indirect T/F -- DH or LDA shall NOT take impressions and bite registrations for the FINAL construction of fixed and removable prostheses. - ANSWER: True
dietary and nutritional counseling - ANSWER: DH - general *replacement, cementation and adjustment of INTACT temporary restorations - ANSWER: DH - general LDA - general *remove overhangs - ANSWER: DH - general Complete preliminary charting of oral cavity and surrounding structures w/ exception of perio probing and assessment of the perio structure - ANSWER: LDA - general of course DH can do this too, with probing take photographs intra or extra orally - ANSWER: DH - general LDA - general take vital signs - ANSWER: DH - general LDA - general place temporary fillings - ANSWER: DH - general LDA - general *cut arch wires, remove loose bands or brackets - ANSWER: DH - general LDA - general
*take X-rays - ANSWER: DH - general LDA - general *take impressions for casts and bite registrations - ANSWER: DH - general LDA - general *place and remove ortho separators - ANSWER: DH - general LDA - general *deliver vacuum-formed ortho retainers - ANSWER: DH - general DA - general *etch enamel surfaces; apply and adjust sealants - ANSWER: DH - general LDA - indirect *monitor a patient on nitrous oxide - ANSWER: DH - general LDA - indirect *mechanical polishing clinical crowns (calculus must be removed by DDS or DH before polishing) - ANSWER: DH - general LDA - indirect *remove excess cement from inlays, crowns, bridges, ortho appliances with HAND INSTRUMENTS - ANSWER: DH - general LDA - indirect
restorations and glass ionomers; adapting and cementing stainless steel crowns; and placing, contouring, and adjusting class I, II, & V supragingival composite restorations on primary and permanent teeth. - ANSWER: DH - Indirect LDA - indirect *place and remove periodontal packs - ANSWER: DH - General LDA - indirect *dry root canals with paper points - ANSWER: DH - general LDA - indirect *remove bond material with rotary instruments after removal of ortho - ANSWER: DH - direct LDA - direct *place and remove matrix bands - ANSWER: DH - direct LDA - direct fabricate, cement, and adjust temporary crowns - ANSWER: DH - direct LDA - direct *remove temporary RESTORATIONS with hand instruments only - ANSWER: DH - direct LDA - direct *etch enamel surfaces before bonding of ortho by DDS - ANSWER: DH - direct
LDA - direct *attach prefit and preadjusted ortho appliances - ANSWER: DH - direct LDA - direct *remove fixed ortho brackets - ANSWER: DH - direct LDA - direct remove excess bond material from appliances - ANSWER: DH - general LDA - direct *administer N2O2 - ANSWER: DH - general LDA - direct T/F - ONLY a dentist can cement ortho bands and adjust ortho wires - ANSWER: true Concurrently perform supportive services if the dentist holds a valid general anesthesia or moderate sedation certificate, is personally treating a patient, and authorizes the allied dental personnel to aid in treatment including the administration of medications into an existing intravenous line, an enteral agent, or emergency medications in an emergent situation. - ANSWER: DH - personal LDA - personal (apply meds) *Place nonsurgical retraction material for gingival displacement. - ANSWER: DH
- Atraumatic restorative therapy. *Tooth reimplantation.
- Dressing changes.
- Dispense and administer analgesics, anti-inflammatories, and antibiotics as (permitted by the collaborative management agreement) - ANSWER: general ADT and DT
- Cavity preparation; and restoration of primary and permanent teeth
- Pulpotomies on primary teeth
- pulp capping on primary and permanent teeth.
- Stabilization of reimplanted teeth.
- Remove sutures.
- Brush biopsies. - ANSWER: DT - indirect ADT - general
- Extraction of periodontaly diseased permanent teeth with mobility of +3 to +4 as permitted by the collaborative management agreement. (Not including unerupted, impacted, fractured)
- Oral evaluation and assessment of dental disease and the formation of an individualized treatment plan authorized by a collaborating dentist
- Make appropriate referrals to dentists, physicians, and other practitioners in consultation with the collaborating dentist. - ANSWER: ADT - GENERAL ---DT cannot do these
- Repair of defective prosthetic devices
- Placement of temporary crowns: and preparation and placement of preformed crowns *Provide emergency palliative treatment of dental pain
- Extractions of baby teeth - ANSWER: DT - indirect ADT - general LDA General Supervision (all) - ANSWER: - cut arch wires on ortho appliance
- remove loose bands on ortho appliance
- remove loose brackets on ortho appliances
- re-cement intact temp restorations
- place temp fillings, not including temporization of Inlays, onlays, crowns, and bridges
- take radiographs
- impressions for casts and appropriate bite registration, not to include impressions and bite registrations for final construction of fixed and removable prostheses
*Can a LDA scale and clean mandibular anteriors on a pediatric patient? - 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 - 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? - 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 - ANSWER: true 5 components of CPR training - ANSWER: - AED
- Barrier mask or bag for ventilation
- Foreign body airway obstruction
- Two person rescuer
- Adult, child, and infant CPR
Good Samaritan Law - 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 - ANSWER: law that deals with crime and the legal punishment of criminal offenses (crime against society) Civil law - 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? - ANSWER: 1. Dependence on alcohol, drugs, or other substances
- Writing unauthorized prescriptions *How many CE credits does a LDA, DDS, DT and DH need to have in a 2 year period? - ANSWER: 25 for LDA and DH 50 for DDS and DT's fundamental credits - 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) - 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?? - ANSWER: - Record Keeping
BOD will randomly select individuals for an audit; you will be notified by letter and have ____ days to submit COPIES of your CE record - ANSWER: 60 days (never send an original) *Each dental professional is required to keep documentation of their CE for the current 2 year cycle AND the previous ____ year cycle - ANSWER: past 2 year cycle *all dental professionals must notify the board of dentistry within _________ of a name or address change - ANSWER: 30 days ****T/F : must display annual renewal certificate w/ license in plain sight for pts to see. When renewing license, copies can be requested if one is employed at multiple practices. (One must carry a wallet copy if they float to variety of offices) - ANSWER: True (you cannot make copies yourself) *All DHCP must renew their license every _____ on the date when they originally got their license - ANSWER: 2 years When is reading a professional article considered a fundamental credit and when is it an elective credit? - ANSWER: A professional article w/ a post test is considered fundamental Reading a professional article for the information is considered elective the board can grant a GUEST LICENSE for a DA, DDS, DH if the following conditions are met - ANSWER: 1. must be currently licensed
- is currently engaged in practice
- is approved by the board
- was established by a non profit organization that is tax exempt
- provides dental care to patients who have difficulty accessing to care
- must agree to treat "indigent" patients
- has to pay a non refundable free no more than $
- guest license must be renewed anually and expires on Dec. 31
- the care must be provided without compensation
- board requires proof of application 11.must be subject to all state rules and regulations continuing education waiver for a dental professional who is RETIRED from active practice and has limited the provision of dental care services - ANSWER: - board may require written documentation that they are retired -- proof they are not working as a full time dental professional (maybe working a few times a month)
- must complete and document at least 5 hours of approved courses on infection control, medical emergencies, etc.
- provide documentation of current CPR certificate what is the boards mission? - ANSWER: to ensure that all MN citizens receive quality dental health care from competent dental health care professionals MN Board of Dentistry has _______ members - ANSWER: 9 total :
- 5 DDS
- 1 LDA
- 1 DH
The services provided by a dental hygienist shall not include what? - ANSWER: final diagnosis all dental hygiene services must be provided under supervision of a licensed dentist. T or F - ANSWER: True a DH may be employed by a nonprofit organization to preform DH services without the pt first being examined by a licensed DDS if the Dental hygienist....
- ANSWER: - has been engaged in active practice of clinical dh for no less than 2400 hours in past 18 mo or a career total of 3,000 hours
- has entered into a collaborative agreement with a licensed DDS that designates authorization for the services provided by dental hygienist
- has documented participation in courses in infection control and med emergencies within each continuing education cycle
- maintains CPR certificate from AHA or American red cross dental hygiene services authorized to be performed are: - ANSWER: 1 - oral health promotion 2 - removal of deposit and stain from surface of teeth 3 - application of topical preventive or prophy agents, including fluoride varnish and pit and fissure sealants 4 - polishing and smoothing restorations 5 - removal of marginal overhangs 6 - performance of preliminary charting 7 - taking radiographs
8 - performance of SRP (all under general supervision) does the dentist need to examine the pt or be present during injection of local anesthesia or nitrous once delegated in collaborative agreement with licensed dds and dh? - ANSWER: no DH collaborative agreement must include.. - ANSWER: 1 - consideration for med comp pt and med conditions for which dental eval and treatment plan must occur prior to provision of dh services 2 - age and procedure specific standard collaborative practice protocols, including recommended intervals for the performance of dh services and a period of time in which an exam by dds should occur 3 - copies of consent to treatment form provide to patient by dental hygienist 4 - specific protocols for the placement of pit and fissure sealants and requirements for follow up care to assure efficacy of sealants after applications 5 - procedure for creating and maintaining dental records for the patients that are treated collaborative management agreement between a DDS and a DT must include: - ANSWER: 1. settings where the DT can serve
- any practice limitations (DT vrs. ADT) with the level of supervision
- procedure specific protocalls
- procedure to maintain dental records
- a plan to manage medical emergencies
- quality assurance plan (referral, chart review, follow up care)
- protocalls for administering and dispensing meds
- supervision criteria for DAs
