Free Jurisprudence Assessment for Registered Dental Hygienists Practice Questions

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1. 1Under the Texas statutory complaint procedure, may TSBDE accept a complaint submitted anonymously?

   1. A. Yes, every anonymous complaint must be accepted
   2. B. No, the Board may not accept it
   3. C. Only when the anonymous complaint is made by telephone
   4. D. Only when the anonymous complaint concerns a fee dispute

   Answer: B

   Explanation: Texas Occupations Code §255.0055(b) and the Board complaint page state that TSBDE may not accept anonymous complaints. Controlling text: "The board may not accept anonymous complaints."

   Reference: Texas Constitution and Statutes — §255.0055(b)

2. 2A Texas dental hygienist's license expired yesterday, and renewal has not been completed. Which statement governs her next shift?

   1. A. She may continue licensed hygiene care during the first 90 days after expiry.
   2. B. She may continue licensed hygiene care under a dentist's direct supervision.
   3. C. She must stop licensed hygiene care until the expired license is renewed.
   4. D. She may continue licensed hygiene care for patients already under treatment.

   Answer: C

   Explanation: Section 257.002(b) says, "A person whose license has expired may not engage in activities that require a license until the license has been renewed." The 90-day period concerns a renewal fee, not permission to practice; supervision or an existing patient relationship does not lift the bar.

   Reference: Texas Occupations Code Chapter 257 — Tex. Occ. Code §257.002(b)

3. 3Which general advertising practice is unlawful in connection with dentistry?

   1. A. Listing accurate hours
   2. B. Naming the treating dentist
   3. C. False, misleading, or deceptive advertising
   4. D. Providing truthful contact information

   Answer: C

   Explanation: Texas Occupations Code §259.006 prohibits false, misleading, or deceptive advertising connected with dental practice. Controlling text: "A person may not engage in false, misleading, or deceptive advertising in connection with the practice of dentistry."

   Reference: Texas Constitution and Statutes — §259.006(a)

4. 4Which applicant conduct may support refusal to issue a Texas dental hygiene license?

   1. A. Presenting false qualification evidence
   2. B. Submitting accurate records
   3. C. Completing the required exam
   4. D. Reporting an address change

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Section 263.001(a)(1) allows refusal when an applicant presents fraudulent or false evidence of examination or license qualifications. Controlling text: "presents to the board fraudulent or false evidence of the person's qualification for examination or license"

   Reference: Texas Constitution and Statutes — §263.001(a)(1)

5. 5A Texas-licensed dental hygienist joins an accredited dental hygiene school as faculty and will have direct patient contact there. What is her Chapter 267 faculty-license position?

   1. A. She qualifies for the Texas-license exemption from a separate faculty license.
   2. B. She must obtain a faculty license because direct care defeats every exemption.
   3. C. She must obtain a faculty license unless a dentist supervises every visit.
   4. D. She qualifies only after a dean endorses a separate faculty application.

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Section 267.002(b) states, "A person is exempt from the requirements of Section 267.001(b) if the person is licensed to practice dentistry or dental hygiene in this state." Her existing Texas hygiene license supplies that exemption despite direct patient contact; a dean endorsement is an application step for someone who needs a faculty license.

   Reference: Texas Occupations Code Chapter 267 — Tex. Occ. Code §§267.001(b)–(c), 267.002(b)

6. 6A dental hygiene license application submitted after September 1, 2019 shows a prior deferred adjudication for a felony involving threat of force. What consequence does §101.8(c)(1) prescribe?

   1. A. Automatic denial of the dental hygiene license application.
   2. B. Discretionary refusal only under the general felony ground.
   3. C. Conditional eligibility throughout the supervision period.
   4. D. Deferral of a license decision until supervision is completed.

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Section 101.8(c)(1) says the listed convictions "shall result in automatic denial" and includes "placement on deferred adjudication community supervision" for a felony involving use or threat of force. That mandatory rule is narrower and stronger than the general discretionary felony refusal ground; the other outcomes do not satisfy it.

   Reference: 22 Texas Administrative Code §101.8 — 22 TAC §101.8(c)(1)(B)

7. 7After the initial renewal, how much CE must an active Texas dental hygienist generally complete biennially?

   1. A. 12 hours
   2. B. 24 hours
   3. C. 36 hours
   4. D. 48 hours

   Answer: B

   Explanation: TSBDE requires active hygienists to complete at least 24 hours after initial renewal and before each later biennial renewal. Controlling text: "must biennially collect a minimum of twenty-four hours of appropriate continuing education"

   Reference: Hygienist – Continuing Education – Texas State Board of Dental Examiners — Hygienist Continuing Education Requirements

8. 8A dentist is using nitrous oxide/oxygen inhalation sedation with a Board-certified dental auxiliary present. What is the earliest point at which the dentist may delegate sedation monitoring to that auxiliary?

   1. A. Immediately after consent, before the dentist has induced sedation.
   2. B. After baseline vitals are recorded, while drug effects are changing.
   3. C. After pharmacologic and physiologic vital-sign stability is established.
   4. D. After nitrous administration starts, whether or not vitals are stable.

   Answer: C

   Explanation: Section 110.3(c)(4)(B) allows certified auxiliary monitoring "After pharmacologic and physiologic vital sign stability has been established." Before then, §110.3(c)(4)(A) requires the dentist to induce sedation and remain in the room. Consent, baseline readings, or starting nitrous alone do not establish the delegation condition.

   Reference: 22 Texas Administrative Code §110.3 — 22 TAC §110.3(c)(4)(A)–(B)

9. 9A dental x-ray laboratory begins operating in Texas. Which professional must provide the laboratory's general supervision under §113.2(b)?

   1. A. A Texas-licensed dental hygienist.
   2. B. A Texas-registered dental assistant.
   3. C. A dentist licensed elsewhere but not licensed in Texas.
   4. D. A dentist licensed to practice in Texas.

   Answer: D

   Explanation: Section 113.2(b) states, "All dental x-ray laboratories operating in this state must be under the general supervision of a Texas licensed dentist." The other listed professionals do not meet that specified Texas dentist qualification.

   Reference: 22 Texas Administrative Code §113.2 — 22 TAC §113.2(b)

10. 10A dental hygiene faculty-license holder is offered independent shifts at an unrelated private dental office. Which statement describes the scope of her faculty license under §117.3(c)?

    1. A. Use the faculty license at any Texas office if a dentist oversees care.
    2. B. Use the faculty license only under the employing school or program.
    3. C. Use the faculty license at any accredited Texas hygiene program.
    4. D. Use the faculty license for volunteer care at a separate clinic.

    Answer: B

    Explanation: Section 117.3(c) says, "A license issued under this chapter does not authorize the license holder to engage in the practice of dentistry or dental hygiene outside the auspices of the employing dental or dental hygiene school or program." Dentist oversight, another program's accreditation, or volunteer status does not extend this faculty license.

    Reference: 22 Texas Administrative Code §117.3 — 22 TAC §117.3(c)