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MINNESOTA DENTAL
JURISPRUDENCE PRACTICE
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS;(COMPLETE QU IZ
BANK)
Question :If you fail two consecutive clinical
examinations what is required by the board before licensure is issued?
Correct answer:-the applicant must not retake the clinical
examination until the applicant successfully completes additional education provided by an institution accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation
Question :If you fail a clinical exam for a third time, what
will be the result?
Correct answer:Prohibited from retaking the clinical exam
again, license will not be issued.
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Question :An Emeritus Inactive license allows the dental
professional to...
Correct answer:An emeritus inactive license is not a
license to practice dentistry, dental therapy, dental hygiene, or dental assisting. This formal license recognizes the completion of a licensee's dental career in good standing.
Question :An Emeritus active license allows the dental
professional to...
Correct answer:-pro bono or volunteer dental practice;
-paid practice not to exceed 500 hours per calendar year for the exclusive purpose of providing licensing supervision to meet the board's requirements; -paid consulting services not to exceed 500 hours per calendar year.
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Question :What are the required professional
development hours for a dental hygienist and dental assistant?
Correct answer:25 hours every 2 years
Question :What are the required professional
development hours for a dentist and dental therapist?
Correct answer:50 hours every two years
Question :What are the professional development hours
for an emeritus active dental hygienist/assistant?
Correct answer:13 hours every two years
Question :What are the professional development hours
for an emeritus active dentist/dental therapist?
Correct answer:25 hours every two years (emeritus)
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Question :What are the two ways to become licensed in
the state of Minnesota?
Correct answer:By Credential or By Examination
Question :What is required for a license by credentials?
Correct answer:-Completed Application with Paid Fee
-Proof of Graduation from an Accredited School -Proof of 2,000 hours of practice in the last 36 months. - Evidence of passing a clinical examination for licensure in another United States jurisdiction or Canadian province -Evidence of passing all parts of a national board examination for the practice of dentistry, dental therapy, or dental hygiene -Evidence of passing the MN jurisprudence examination within the past five years -CPR certification