Texas Dental Jurisprudence

Under the Texas Dental Practice Act, which entity regulates the practice of dentistry in Texas?

• ATexas Medical Board
• BTexas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE)
• CTexas Department of Health
• DTexas Board of Chiropractic Examiners

Which chapters of the Texas Occupations Code constitute the Dental Practice Act?

• AChapters 101-110
• BChapters 201-210
• CChapters 251-267
• DChapters 301-310

How often must Texas dental licensees complete the jurisprudence assessment?

• AEvery year
• BEvery two years
• CEvery four years
• DEvery five years

Under Texas law, which chapter of the Occupations Code covers licensing of dentists and dental hygienists?

• AChapter 251
• BChapter 256
• CChapter 258
• DChapter 262

What additional jurisprudence requirement applies to Texas dentists holding sedation permits?

• ANo additional requirement
• BMust take and pass the Chapter 110 jurisprudence exam at their highest permitted sedation…
• CMust retake the NBDE
• DMust complete 100 additional CE hours

Under Texas Occupations Code Chapter 258, what does 'practice by dentist' encompass?

• AOnly restorative procedures
• BDiagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases of the oral cavity and adjacent structur…
• COnly cosmetic procedures
• DOnly preventive care

Which Texas Occupations Code chapter specifically regulates dental hygienists?

• AChapter 256
• BChapter 258
• CChapter 262
• DChapter 265

Under Texas law, what is required for an applicant to obtain a dental hygiene license?

• AA medical degree
• BGraduation from an ADA-accredited dental hygiene program and passage of required examinat…
• CCompletion of a nursing program
• DFive years of dental assistant experience

What is the TSBDE's authority regarding dental hygiene regulations?

• ANo regulatory authority over hygienists
• BThe Board shall administer dental hygiene regulations and regulate all matters concerning…
• COnly the dental hygiene association regulates hygienists
• DFederal agencies regulate hygienists

Under Texas Occupations Code Chapter 251, what are the general provisions relating to the practice of dentistry?

• AOnly fee schedules
• BDefinitions, scope of practice, general regulatory framework, and TSBDE powers
• COnly advertising rules
• DOnly infection control standards

What is the primary purpose of the Texas Dental Practice Act?

• ATo generate revenue for the state
• BTo protect the public health, safety, and welfare
• CTo limit the number of dental professionals
• DTo set dental treatment prices

Under Texas law, what constitutes the unauthorized practice of dentistry?

• AA licensed dentist performing authorized procedures
• BAny person practicing dentistry without a valid Texas license
• CA dental student treating patients in a school clinic under supervision
• DA dental hygienist performing scaling under a dentist's supervision

What is the Texas requirement for continuing education for dentists?

• ANo CE is required
• B12 hours per year
• CAt least 24 hours of Board-approved CE per biennial renewal period
• D50 hours per 5-year cycle

Under TSBDE rules, what is required for a dentist to administer nitrous oxide?

• ANo additional requirements
• BA specific nitrous oxide permit and compliance with Chapter 110 rules
• CAn anesthesiology residency
• DReferral to a hospital only

What is the Texas Board's authority regarding disciplinary actions?

• AThe Board can only issue warnings
• BThe Board may deny, suspend, revoke, or restrict licenses and impose administrative penal…
• COnly courts may take disciplinary action
• DThe Board has no enforcement authority

Under Texas law, what is required for informed consent before dental treatment?

• ANo informed consent is required
• BThe dentist must explain the proposed treatment, risks, alternatives, and obtain patient…
• COnly verbal acknowledgment from the patient
• DConsent is implied by the patient sitting in the chair

What records must a Texas dentist maintain for each patient?

• AOnly billing records
• BComplete dental records including examination findings, diagnosis, treatment, medications…
• COnly the patient's name and phone number
• DRecords are optional in Texas

Under Texas law, what is a dentist's obligation regarding suspected child abuse?

• AReporting is discretionary
• BMandatory reporting to appropriate authorities
• CReport only to the TSBDE
• DNo reporting obligation

What level of supervision does Texas require for dental hygienists performing scaling?

• ANo supervision
• BGeneral supervision
• CDirect supervision
• DPersonal supervision

Under Texas law, what advertising restrictions apply to dental professionals?

• AAll advertising is prohibited
• BAdvertising must be truthful, not misleading, and comply with TSBDE rules
• COnly newspaper advertising is permitted
• DNo restrictions exist

What is the TSBDE's role in regulating dental laboratory work?

• AThe TSBDE does not regulate lab work
• BWritten work orders from the prescribing dentist must accompany all dental lab work
• CPatients authorize lab work directly
• DLab work is unregulated in Texas

Under Texas law, what constitutes grounds for license revocation?

• ACompleting additional CE hours
• BFraud, conviction of a felony, incompetence, substance abuse, or violation of the Dental…
• CMoving to a different city
• DJoining a professional association

What is the Texas requirement for dental office infection control?

• AEach office sets its own standards
• BCompliance with CDC guidelines and OSHA standards as adopted by the TSBDE
• COnly hand washing is required
• DInfection control is optional

Under Texas law, what is required for a dentist to prescribe controlled substances?

• ANo additional registration
• BA valid DEA registration and compliance with the Texas Controlled Substances Act
• CAn anesthesiology certification
• DControlled substances cannot be prescribed by dentists

What is the Texas Board's requirement for displaying dental licenses?

• ALicenses need not be displayed
• BThe dental license must be displayed in the office of practice
• COnly the hygienist license must be displayed
• DDigital copies are sufficient

Under TSBDE rules, what procedures may a dental assistant perform?

• AAll dental procedures
• BOnly delegated procedures under the supervision of a licensed dentist
• CIndependent diagnosis and treatment
• DPrescribing medications

What is the standard of care required of Texas dentists?

• AThe highest possible care
• BCare consistent with what a reasonably prudent dentist would provide under similar circum…
• CThe minimum to avoid complaints
• DWhatever the patient requests

Under Texas law, what is the TSBDE's authority regarding practice inspections?

• ANo inspection authority
• BThe TSBDE may inspect dental offices to ensure compliance with the Dental Practice Act
• COnly OSHA may inspect dental offices
• DInspections require a court order

What is the Texas requirement for patient confidentiality?

• APatient information may be freely shared
• BPatient records are confidential and protected by state and federal privacy laws includin…
• COnly billing records are confidential
• DDentists are exempt from HIPAA

Under Texas law, what is required when a dental practice changes ownership?

• ANothing; licenses transfer automatically
• BNotification to the TSBDE and proper transfer of patient records
• CAll patients must be dismissed
• DThe new owner's license automatically includes existing patients

What is the TSBDE's position on fee splitting?

• AFee splitting is encouraged
• BFee splitting or kickbacks for referrals is prohibited
• CFee splitting is permitted with written agreements
• DFee splitting rules do not apply in Texas

Under Texas law, what obligation does a dentist have regarding patient abandonment?

• AA dentist may stop treating patients without notice
• BA dentist must provide reasonable notice before terminating care and ensure continuity of…
• CPatient abandonment is not addressed in Texas law
• DOnly specialists have this obligation

What is the TSBDE Licensing Expo for dental graduates?

• AA job fair
• BAn onsite application processing event for dental school graduates
• CA continuing education conference
• DA dental trade show

Under Texas law, what is the dentist's responsibility for actions of dental staff?

• ANo responsibility for staff actions
• BThe supervising dentist is responsible for all delegated procedures
• CStaff are solely responsible
• DThe office manager is responsible

What does Texas law require regarding dental specialty advertising?

• AAny dentist may advertise any specialty
• BOnly dentists who have completed ADA-recognized specialty training may advertise as speci…
• CSpecialty advertising is prohibited
• DThe ADA exclusively regulates specialty claims

Under Texas law, what is the requirement for emergency preparedness in dental offices?

• ANo emergency equipment is needed
• BDental offices must maintain emergency drugs, equipment, and staff must have CPR certific…
• COnly oral surgery offices need emergency preparedness
• DEmergency preparedness is optional