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Key Facts: SD Dental Hygiene Jurisprudence Exam
75h/5yr
CE Requirement
5-year cycle
3
Expanded Permits
LA, N2O, sedation
$30
Collaborative Permit
Maximum fee
5h min
Radiology CE
Per 5-year cycle
30h max
Home Study
Per cycle limit
The SD DH Juris Exam covers the SD Dental Practice Act (Codified Laws), Board regulations, supervision requirements (dentist supervision and collaborative agreements), three expanded duty permits (local anesthesia, nitrous oxide, sedation monitoring), 75 CE hours/5-year cycle with category limits (30h home study, 15h CPR, 10h practice management, 15h nutrition, 5h minimum radiography), Healthcare Provider BLS with hands-on assessment, collaborative supervision for public health settings ($30 permit), and annual license renewal.
Sample SD Dental Hygiene Jurisprudence Practice Questions
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1Which entity regulates dental hygiene licensure in South Dakota?
2How many CE hours must a SD dental hygienist complete per 5-year cycle?
3What is the maximum home study CE hours per 5-year cycle?
4What type of jurisprudence exam does SD administer?
5What permit must a SD dental hygienist obtain for local anesthesia?
6Which expanded duty requires a separate SD permit?
7What is the minimum dental radiography CE per 5-year cycle?
8What is the maximum dental radiography CE per 5-year cycle?
9What CPR certification must SD dental hygienists maintain?
10What is the maximum CPR CE hours per 5-year cycle?
About the SD Dental Hygiene Jurisprudence Exam
The SD Dental Hygiene Jurisprudence Exam tests knowledge of the South Dakota Dental Practice Act and regulations governing dental hygiene practice. It is an open-book exam downloaded from the Board website and submitted with the licensure application.
Exam sponsor: South Dakota Board of Dentistry. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
50 questions
Time Limit
Untimed (open-book)
Passing Score
75%
Reported exam pass rate: Not publicly reported. Exam sponsor website
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SD Dental Practice Act & Regulations
SD Codified Laws, Board authority, administrative rules, definitions, unlicensed practice
Scope of Practice & Supervision
Dentist supervision, collaborative supervision agreements, three expanded duty permits, public health settings
Licensing & CE Requirements
75h/5yr CE, category limits, 5h radiography minimum, Healthcare Provider BLS, annual renewal, $30 collaborative permit
Ethics & Patient Safety
Informed consent, infection control, HIPAA, mandatory reporting, disciplinary procedures
Preparing for the SD Dental Hygiene Jurisprudence Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 75%
- Exam length: 50 questions
- Time limit: Untimed (open-book)
- Exam / certification fees: Not more than $150 Official sources
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is the SD dental hygiene jurisprudence exam administered?
The SD jurisprudence exam is an open-book test that you download from the SD Board of Dentistry website. Complete and submit it with your licensure application.
How many CE hours must SD dental hygienists complete?
SD dental hygienists must complete 75 hours every 5-year cycle with category limits: max 30h home study, 15h CPR, 10h practice management, 15h nutrition, and minimum 5h radiography.
What expanded duties can SD dental hygienists obtain?
SD dental hygienists can obtain three expanded duty permits: administering local anesthesia, administering nitrous oxide, and monitoring patients under moderate/general/deep sedation.
What is the collaborative supervision model in South Dakota?
Collaborative supervision allows dental hygienists to provide preventive and therapeutic services in public health settings without a dentist present, with a permit fee of not more than $30.
What CPR certification does South Dakota require?
SD requires Healthcare Provider BLS certification following AHA guidelines with a hands-on skills assessment component. Online-only CPR courses are not accepted.