Free Jurisprudence Examination for Dentist Candidates Practice Questions

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1. 1A vacancy occurs on the Delaware Board of Dentistry and Dental Hygiene. Who has authority to appoint the replacement?

   1. A. The Governor
   2. B. The Secretary of State
   3. C. The Division of Professional Regulation director
   4. D. The Board president

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The controlling rule states that the Board consists of members “appointed by the Governor.” The same appointing authority fills Board membership positions.

   Reference: Delaware Code Online — 24 Del. C. § 1102(b)-(c)

2. 2Under which supervision level may the primary dentist be absent while an on-call dentist provides emergency and consultation coverage?

   1. A. Direct supervision
   2. B. Indirect supervision
   3. C. General supervision
   4. D. Personal supervision

   Answer: C

   Explanation: The rule states, “Emergency care and consultant services are provided by an "on-call" dentist not present in the treatment facility, if the primary dentist is not present.” This condition is part of Delaware’s definition of general supervision.

   Reference: Admin Code Title 24 (1100) — 24 DE Admin. Code 1100 § 1.3

3. 3How many members make up the Delaware Board of Dentistry and Dental Hygiene?

   1. A. 7
   2. B. 9
   3. C. 11
   4. D. 12

   Answer: B

   Explanation: Section 1102 provides: “The Board shall consist of 9 members.”

   Reference: Delaware Code Online — 24 Del. C. § 1102(b)

4. 4A dentist delegates an expanded duty to auxiliary personnel. Which supervision and responsibility standard applies?

   1. A. Indirect supervision with shared responsibility
   2. B. General supervision with auxiliary responsibility
   3. C. Direct supervision with the dentist retaining full responsibility
   4. D. Remote supervision with facility responsibility

   Answer: C

   Explanation: The regulation permits delegation to competent auxiliaries for procedures performed under “direct supervision and full responsibility” of the dentist.

   Reference: Admin Code Title 24 (1100) — 24 DE Admin. Code 1100 § 1.1

5. 5Which membership distribution matches the Delaware dental Board?

   1. A. Four dentists, two hygienists, and three public members
   2. B. Five dentists, one hygienist, and three public members
   3. C. Five dentists, two hygienists, and two public members
   4. D. Six dentists, one hygienist, and two public members

   Answer: B

   Explanation: The statute specifies “5 of whom shall be dentists,” “1 member shall be a dental hygienist,” and “3 public members.”

   Reference: Delaware Code Online — 24 Del. C. § 1102(b)

6. 6Which procedure may not be delegated to dental auxiliary personnel under Delaware’s expanded-duty rule?

   1. A. Taking and developing radiographs
   2. B. Placing a rubber dam
   3. C. Diagnosing and planning treatment
   4. D. Taking impressions for study models

   Answer: C

   Explanation: The nondelegable procedures include those requiring professional judgment, specifically “diagnosis and treatment planning.”

   Reference: Admin Code Title 24 (1100) — 24 DE Admin. Code 1100 § 2.1.1

7. 7What is the ordinary term length for a member of the Delaware dental Board?

   1. A. 2 years
   2. B. 3 years
   3. C. 4 years
   4. D. 5 years

   Answer: B

   Explanation: The statute says “each member shall serve a term of 3 years.”

   Reference: Delaware Code Online — 24 Del. C. § 1102(c)

8. 8When a hygienist practices under general supervision without the dentist present, how often must the dentist personally perform a clinical examination of that patient?

   1. A. Every 6 months
   2. B. Within each 12-month period
   3. C. Every 18 months
   4. D. Once every 24 months

   Answer: B

   Explanation: The regulation requires: “The dentist must perform at least 1 clinical examination of the patient within a 12-month period.”

   Reference: Admin Code Title 24 (1100) — 24 DE Admin. Code 1100 § 5.2.3

9. 9At minimum, how often must the Delaware dental Board hold regularly scheduled business meetings?

   1. A. Once each month
   2. B. Once every two months
   3. C. Once each quarter
   4. D. Twice each calendar year

   Answer: C

   Explanation: The Board must hold meetings “at least once in each quarter of a calendar year.”

   Reference: Delaware Code Online — 24 Del. C. § 1103(a)

10. 10Which additional staffing condition applies whenever patient care is performed under the hygienist general-supervision rule?

    1. A. A second office employee must be present in the treatment facility
    2. B. A second licensed dentist must be on site
    3. C. A registered nurse must be immediately available
    4. D. A second hygienist must review the treatment record

    Answer: A

    Explanation: The rule says: “A second office employee shall be present in the treatment facility at all times when patient care is performed.”

    Reference: Admin Code Title 24 (1100) — 24 DE Admin. Code 1100 § 5.2.5