Free New Hampshire Dental Jurisprudence Exam Practice Questions

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1. 1A New Hampshire dentist has received an active license and begins seeing patients in a private office. Where must the license be kept?

   1. A.In a conspicuous place in the officeCorrect answer: A
   2. B.In a secure office location and shown only upon request
   3. C.At the office entrance with the business signage
   4. D.In the dentist's primary practice-record file

   Explanation: RSA 317-A:11 requires the licensee to "display the license at all times in a conspicuous place in the office where the licensee practices."

   Reference: Chapter 317-A DENTISTS AND DENTISTRY — Section 317-A:11

2. 2A dentist authorizes a dental assistant's procedure, remains in the dental office while it is performed, and evaluates the assistant before the patient leaves. Which supervision level does this describe?

   1. A.General supervision
   2. B.Indirect supervision
   3. C.Direct supervisionCorrect answer: C
   4. D.Public health supervision

   Explanation: Den 101.13 requires evaluation "before dismissal of the" patient, along with authorization and the dentist remaining in the office. These facts describe direct supervision; indirect supervision permits evaluation at a later appointment.

   Reference: N.H. Code of Administrative Rules, Den 100–500 (Board of Dental Examiners) — Den 101.13

3. 3A dentist requests a temporary waiver of an administrative rule. The board asks how the dentist intends to return to compliance. Which part of the written request addresses that issue?

   1. A.A statement identifying the rule for which relief is requested
   2. B.A statement estimating how long the requested relief will be needed
   3. C.A time-limited compliance plan stating steps and an estimated compliance dateCorrect answer: C
   4. D.Evidence describing how relief protects the consumer or licensee

   Explanation: Den 201.02(b)(5) calls for "A time-limited written compliance plan" with an estimated compliance date. The other items are also parts of a waiver request, but they answer different questions rather than setting out a path back to compliance.

   Reference: N.H. Code of Administrative Rules, Den 100–500 (Board of Dental Examiners) — Den 201.02(b)(5)

4. 4A dentist applies for initial licensure through examination and has passed a qualifying clinical board examination that included periodontal scaling. What is the longest permitted interval between passing that examination and submitting the application?

   1. A.One year
   2. B.Two years
   3. C.Three yearsCorrect answer: C
   4. D.Five years

   Explanation: Den 301.02(d) requires the qualifying clinical examination to have been passed "within the 3 years" immediately before application submission. Thus three years is the outer limit; shorter intervals also comply but are not the maximum asked for.

   Reference: N.H. Code of Administrative Rules, Den 100–500 (Board of Dental Examiners) — Den 301.02(d)

5. 5How many continuing-education units must an actively licensed New Hampshire dentist complete per biennium?

   1. A.20 CEUs
   2. B.30 CEUs
   3. C.40 CEUsCorrect answer: C
   4. D.50 CEUs

   Explanation: Den 406.03(b) requires "a minimum of 40 CEUs of continuing education per biennium."

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

6. 6A dentist plans to close a New Hampshire practice. When possible, how much time must patients of record be allowed to obtain or transfer their records?

   1. A.20 days
   2. B.30 days
   3. C.2 months
   4. D.3 monthsCorrect answer: D

   Explanation: Den 501.01(g) requires notice "to allow 3 months, when possible" for patients to obtain or transfer records.

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

7. 7Which information pair does ADA Code section 1.A specifically identify as supporting a patient's meaningful participation in treatment decisions?

   1. A.The proposed treatment and reasonable alternativesCorrect answer: A
   2. B.Clinical findings and the expected course
   3. C.Professional fees and payment arrangements
   4. D.Patient records and radiographs

   Explanation: Section 1.A says the dentist should inform the patient of "the proposed treatment, and any reasonable alternatives."

   Reference: Ada Code 2026 — Den 501.01(a), incorporated reference, p. 4, section 1.A

8. 8Which ADHA core-value obligation directly governs a client's choice before dental-hygiene treatment?

   1. A.Obtain informed consent after full disclosure of relevant informationCorrect answer: A
   2. B.Protect confidential client information and relationships
   3. C.Support fair distribution of health-care resources
   4. D.Tell the truth in professional relationships

   Explanation: NH expressly places the "Code of Ethics for Dental Hygienists" in this exam range; the Code says people "have the right to informed consent prior to treatment" and to full disclosure for informed choices.

   Reference: Den 100 - 601 — Section 317-A:17, II(j)(2); incorporated ADHA Code of Ethics, section Core Values—Individual autonomy and respect for human beings, p. 32

9. 9An out-of-state dentist seeks New Hampshire licensure by endorsement. Which pair of requirements must the other licensing jurisdiction have for its dentist license to meet Plc 313.22(a)?

   1. A.A CODA-recognized dentist school and a state-approved national or regional dentist examinationCorrect answer: A
   2. B.A CODA-accredited hygiene program and the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination
   3. C.A CODA-recognized dentist school and a dental-assisting certification examination
   4. D.A nationally accredited hygiene program and a state-approved dentist clinical examination

   Explanation: Plc 313.22(a) requires graduation from a dentist school "recognized by the Commission On Dental Accreditation (CODA)" and passage of a state-approved national or regional dentist exam. The hygiene pair belongs to the hygienist pathway; dental-assisting or mixed hygiene qualifications do not meet the dentist-specific pair.

   Reference: N.H. Code of Administrative Rules, Plc 300 (Office of Professional Licensure and Certification) — Plc 313.22(a)(1)-(2)

10. 10A licensed New Hampshire dentist changes both the business and residential addresses on file. By when must the dentist notify OPLC in writing?

    1. A.Within 10 days
    2. B.Within 15 working days
    3. C.Within 30 daysCorrect answer: C
    4. D.At the next biennial registration

    Explanation: RSA 317-A:13, II requires written notice "within 30 days of any change of business or residential address."

    Reference: Chapter 317-A DENTISTS AND DENTISTRY — Section 317-A:13, II