North Carolina Dental Jurisprudence
Board Exam Review (Qns & Ans)
2025
Multiple Choice Questions
What is the primary purpose of dental licensure?
A) To regulate the prices of dental services
B) To ensure the competence and safety of dental practitioners
C) To limit the number of dentists in an area
D) To promote marketing strategies
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,Correct ANS: B Rationale: Licensure ensures that practitioners
meet required standards of education and skills to provide safe
dental care.
Under North Carolina law, what is the maximum number of
dental hygienists that can be supervised by a dentist at a single
time?
A) 1
B) 2
C) 4
D) 6
Correct ANS: C Rationale: North Carolina regulations allow a
dentist to supervise up to four dental hygienists simultaneously.
Which of the following acts requires informed consent from the
patient before any treatment is performed?
A) Analysis of dental records
B) Routine cleaning
C) Surgical procedures
D) Both B and C
Correct ANS: D Rationale: Informed consent is required for all
procedures that may involve risk or discomfort to the patient.
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, What level of supervision allows a dental hygienist to work
independently without the presence of a supervising dentist?
A) Direct supervision
B) General supervision
C) Indirect supervision
D) None of the above
Correct ANS: B Rationale: General supervision allows dental
hygienists to perform certain services without the dentist present.
Fill-in-the-Blank Questions
The document that outlines the responsibilities and authority of
dental professionals in North Carolina is referred to as the
__________.
Correct ANS: Dental Practice Act Rationale: This legislation
governs all aspects of dental practice, including licensure and
scope of practice.
Informed consent requires the practitioner to explain the
__________ associated with a treatment procedure.
Correct ANS: risks Rationale: Patients must be made aware of
potential risks to make an informed decision about their care.
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Board Exam Review (Qns & Ans)
2025
Multiple Choice Questions
What is the primary purpose of dental licensure?
A) To regulate the prices of dental services
B) To ensure the competence and safety of dental practitioners
C) To limit the number of dentists in an area
D) To promote marketing strategies
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,Correct ANS: B Rationale: Licensure ensures that practitioners
meet required standards of education and skills to provide safe
dental care.
Under North Carolina law, what is the maximum number of
dental hygienists that can be supervised by a dentist at a single
time?
A) 1
B) 2
C) 4
D) 6
Correct ANS: C Rationale: North Carolina regulations allow a
dentist to supervise up to four dental hygienists simultaneously.
Which of the following acts requires informed consent from the
patient before any treatment is performed?
A) Analysis of dental records
B) Routine cleaning
C) Surgical procedures
D) Both B and C
Correct ANS: D Rationale: Informed consent is required for all
procedures that may involve risk or discomfort to the patient.
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, What level of supervision allows a dental hygienist to work
independently without the presence of a supervising dentist?
A) Direct supervision
B) General supervision
C) Indirect supervision
D) None of the above
Correct ANS: B Rationale: General supervision allows dental
hygienists to perform certain services without the dentist present.
Fill-in-the-Blank Questions
The document that outlines the responsibilities and authority of
dental professionals in North Carolina is referred to as the
__________.
Correct ANS: Dental Practice Act Rationale: This legislation
governs all aspects of dental practice, including licensure and
scope of practice.
Informed consent requires the practitioner to explain the
__________ associated with a treatment procedure.
Correct ANS: risks Rationale: Patients must be made aware of
potential risks to make an informed decision about their care.
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