Mississippi Dental Jurisprudence Exam | 50 Questions with 100% Correct Answers | Verified | Latest Update
Question : How many days do you have to provide an
employer when going from inactive to active?
Correct answer: 60 days. if you do not provided MS dental
employment information to the board in 60 days, you will return to inactive
Question : How do I change from inactive to active?
Correct answer: make a written request to the board.
supply the appropriate proof of continuing education and certification in CPR within the 12 month period prior to requesting active status.
Question : When can you practice when going from inactive
to active?
Correct answer: you must have WRITTEN verification that
you have been placed on the active list
Question : If you have been inactive for 3 or more years and
not practiced in another state, which requirements do you need to meet active status?
Correct answer: you may have to successfully complete a
clinical assessment prior to being granted active status, this is determined case by case by the board
Question : how often is the clinical assessments administered?
Correct answer: a minimum of twice a year.
during annual licensure examinations and typically at the UMMC school of dentistry.however it could also be elsewhere at the discretion of the board
Question : Do radiology permit holders have to request active
status?
Correct answer: yes
radiology permit holders DO NOT need to submit the documentation required for dentists and dental hygienists to return to active status. Radiology permit holders simply need to submit a written request providing the name(s) and
address(es) of the Mississippi dentist(s) for whom they will be working.
Question : If I am a contract worker for the military and work
outside the State of Mississippi, do I remain on active status?
Correct answer: No. Licensees working as contract workers
for the military are NOT considered as "active duty" military personnel; as such, they are listed on inactive status while they are practicing outside of the State of Mississippi.
Question : advertisements must
Correct answer: contain the full name and degree of the
dentist who will be providing services
Question : the word "family" may be substituted for
Correct answer: general
Question : does a licensed specialist need a disclaimer when
listing services provided?
Correct answer: No. a licensed specialist must indicate the
ADA recognized speciality in any advertisement wherein services provided are included
Question : how can I advertise free services or add fees
Correct answer: advertising that references a fee or fees, or a
service for no fee, must clearly define the professional service being offered in the advertisement.No additional fees may be charged unless the advertisement includes the following disclaimer "additional fees may be incurred in individual cases"
Question : what is a corporate/trade name
Correct answer: when the facilitys name is not the full name
and degree of the dentist owning or working in the facility.(Mize Family Dentistry, South MS Dental) all trade names must be registered with and approved by the board, the board must be provided the full names of all dentists employed by or owning the facility.