Free NH Dental Jurisprudence Examination Practice Questions

Sample Practice Questions

Try these 10 sample questions from the NH Dental Jurisprudence Examination practice bank. Each includes the answer and explanation. Continue with the interactive practice above to review the full question set.

1. 1Where must a dental hygienist display the license?

   1. A. Only at the practice entrance
   2. B. Conspicuously in the patient-treatment setting
   3. C. Only in the licensee's personnel file
   4. D. Only on the licensing board's website

   Answer: B

   Explanation: RSA 317-A:21-b says licensees shall display their licenses "in a conspicuous place in the setting wherein they shall treat patients." Option B states that location.

   Reference: Chapter 317-A DENTISTS AND DENTISTRY — RSA 317-A:21-b

2. 2Under direct supervision, when must the dentist evaluate the hygienist's performance?

   1. A. Before dismissal of the patient
   2. B. Within 30 days
   3. C. At the next biennial renewal
   4. D. Only if a complaint occurs

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Den 101.13 requires evaluation "before dismissal of the patient."

   Reference: Den 100 - 601 — Den 101.13

3. 3A licensee is preparing for an adjudicatory proceeding before the New Hampshire Board of Dental Examiners. Under Den 201.01, which rules govern the proceeding's procedures?

   1. A. The Plc 200 rules on practice and procedure.
   2. B. The Plc 300 rules on licensing applications.
   3. C. The Den 300 rules on licensing requirements.
   4. D. The Den 400 rules on professional duties.

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Den 201.01 provides, "The Plc 200 rules shall govern with regards to all procedures for:" and lists "Adjudicatory proceedings;" first. The other named rule series concern different subject matter, not this procedural cross-reference.

   Reference: N.H. Code Admin. R. Den 100-500 — Den 201.01(a); #13919 effective May 31, 2024

4. 4What is the minimum duration of the dental hygiene education program required for initial New Hampshire licensure?

   1. A. One academic year
   2. B. Two academic years
   3. C. Three academic years
   4. D. Four academic years

   Answer: B

   Explanation: Den 301.01(f)(1) requires a program that "Is of at least 2 academic years in duration." The two-year option is therefore the minimum.

   Reference: Den 100 - 601 — Den 301.01(f)(1)

5. 5How many continuing education units must an active New Hampshire dental hygienist complete per biennium?

   1. A. 10
   2. B. 15
   3. C. 20
   4. D. 40

   Answer: C

   Explanation: Den 406.03(a) requires "a minimum of 20 CEUs of continuing education per biennium."

   Reference: Den 100 - 601 — Den 406.03(a)

6. 6Within what time must a dentist or hygienist report a sanction imposed by another jurisdiction to the board in writing?

   1. A. 10 days
   2. B. 20 days
   3. C. 30 days
   4. D. At the next renewal only

   Answer: C

   Explanation: Den 501.01(j) requires notice to the board "within 30 days in writing."

   Reference: Den 100 - 601 — Den 501.01(j)

7. 7Before a patient chooses among reasonable treatment paths, a dentist explains the recommended procedure. What else should the dentist communicate to support patient involvement under ADA Code Section 1.A?

   1. A. The recommended procedure and the office's fee schedule.
   2. B. The recommended procedure and the next recall interval.
   3. C. The recommended procedure and the laboratory completion date.
   4. D. The recommended procedure and reasonable treatment alternatives.

   Answer: D

   Explanation: ADA Code Section 1.A says, "The dentist should inform the patient of the proposed treatment, and any reasonable alternatives" so the patient can take part in the decision. Fees, recall timing, and laboratory timing may matter to care, but none substitutes for explaining reasonable treatment alternatives.

   Reference: American Dental Association Principles of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct — Section 1.A, Patient Involvement, p. 4

8. 8During a dental hygiene visit, a client asks about two preventive approaches. Under the ADHA Code, who should participate in deciding how the approaches fit the client's treatment goals?

   1. A. The client and hygienist discuss the approaches and jointly set care goals.
   2. B. The dentist and hygienist discuss the approaches and set the client's care goals.
   3. C. The hygienist and payer reviewer discuss the approaches and set care goals.
   4. D. The hygienist and office manager discuss the approaches and set care goals.

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The ADHA June 2024 Code instructs hygienists to "Provide clients with the information necessary to make informed decisions about their oral health and encourage their full participation in treatment decisions and goals." Consultation with a dentist, payer, or manager can occur, but a decision made by those pairs without the client omits the required client participation.

   Reference: American Dental Hygienists Association Bylaws & Code of Ethics — Code of Ethics, Standards of Professional Responsibility, To Clients, p. 34

9. 9For an adult patient, how long must dental records be kept after the dentist or hygienist last treated the patient?

   1. A. 2 years
   2. B. 5 years
   3. C. 7 years
   4. D. 10 years

   Answer: C

   Explanation: RSA 317-A:27-a requires retention "for at least 7 years" from the last treatment.

   Reference: Chapter 317-A DENTISTS AND DENTISTRY — RSA 317-A:27-a, II

10. 10What distinguishes indirect supervision from direct supervision under the New Hampshire definitions?

    1. A. The dentist is outside the office
    2. B. The dentist evaluates performance at a subsequent appointment
    3. C. No dentist authorization is needed
    4. D. Only public-health sites qualify

    Answer: B

    Explanation: Den 101.17 places the evaluation "at a subsequent appointment" under indirect supervision.

    Reference: Den 100 - 601 — Den 101.17