Free Jurisprudence Examination for Dental Hygienist 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 Division of Professional Regulation
   3. C. The Dental Hygiene Advisory Committee
   4. D. The Delaware General Assembly

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Section 1102(b) states that Board members are "appointed by the Governor." The same appointing authority fills a vacancy for the remainder of the unexpired term.

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

2. 2A non-reciprocity applicant passed the dental-hygiene practical examination six years before applying in Delaware. What does the Board rule generally require?

   1. A. The exam must have been passed within three years
   2. B. The exam must have been passed within five years
   3. C. The exam must have been passed within seven years
   4. D. The exam score has no age limit

   Answer: B

   Explanation: Rule 10.4 states that covered candidates "must have passed the applicable practical clinical examination within five years of application for licensure in Delaware."

   Reference: De Admin Code (1100) — 24 DE Admin. Code 1100, § 10.4

3. 3Which membership distribution matches the nine-member Delaware Board of Dentistry and Dental Hygiene?

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

   Answer: B

   Explanation: Section 1102(b) provides: "The Board shall consist of 9 members" and specifies five dentists, one dental hygienist, and three public members.

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

4. 4Under Delaware’s definition of general supervision, must the supervising dentist be physically present in the office while dental-hygiene work is performed?

   1. A. Yes, throughout the procedure
   2. B. Yes, until treatment begins
   3. C. No, the dentist may or may not be present
   4. D. No, but only for public-school services

   Answer: C

   Explanation: Rule 1.3 states: "A dentist may or may not be present in the office while the work is performed."

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

5. 5Before appointment as the dental hygienist member of the Delaware Board, how long must the person have actively practiced dental hygiene in Delaware?

   1. A. Two years
   2. B. Three years
   3. C. Five years
   4. D. Seven years

   Answer: C

   Explanation: Section 1102(b) requires the dental hygienist member to have been "actively practicing dental hygiene in this State for a period of 5 years immediately preceding appointment."

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

6. 6The dentist will not be present during a generally supervised hygiene visit. What notice must the patient receive?

   1. A. Notice after treatment is completed
   2. B. Notice only if the patient asks
   3. C. Advance notice with an option to reschedule when the dentist will be present
   4. D. Written notice from the Board

   Answer: C

   Explanation: Rule 5.1 requires that the patient be notified as soon as the absence is known and "is given the option to reschedule to a time when the dentist will be present in the office."

   Reference: De Reg 2026 Final Order — 24 DE Admin. Code 1100, § 5.2.1

7. 7A Delaware Board member has no adequate reason for missing meetings. Which attendance pattern constitutes neglect of duty?

   1. A. Two consecutive meetings
   2. B. Three consecutive meetings
   3. C. Four meetings within two years
   4. D. One quarterly meeting

   Answer: B

   Explanation: Section 1102(i) says a member "absent without adequate reason for 3 consecutive meetings" is guilty of neglect of duty.

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

8. 8When a Delaware hygienist treats a patient under general supervision, when must the dentist review the treatment record?

   1. A. Only before treatment
   2. B. Only after treatment
   3. C. Before and after treatment
   4. D. At the next annual examination only

   Answer: C

   Explanation: Rule 5.2 states: "The dentist shall review the treatment records of each patient prior to and following the patient treatment."

   Reference: De Reg 2026 Final Order — 24 DE Admin. Code 1100, § 5.2.2

9. 9How frequently must the Delaware Board hold its regularly scheduled business meetings at a minimum?

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

   Answer: C

   Explanation: Section 1103(a) requires regularly scheduled business meetings "at least once in each quarter of a calendar year."

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

10. 10For care under general supervision, how often must the dentist perform at least one clinical examination of the patient?

    1. A. Every 6 months
    2. B. Within a 12-month period
    3. C. Within an 18-month period
    4. D. Every 24 months

    Answer: B

    Explanation: Rule 5.3 requires: "The dentist must perform at least 1 clinical examination of the patient within a 12-month period."

    Reference: De Reg 2026 Final Order — 24 DE Admin. Code 1100, § 5.2.3