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Key Facts: SD Dental Jurisprudence Exam
75%
Passing Score
SD Board minimum
SDCL 36-6A
Practice Act
SD Codified Laws
100 hrs
CE per 5-Year Cycle
SD Board requirement
ARSD 20:43
Admin Rules
SD Administrative Rules
The SD Dental Jurisprudence Exam covers SDCL 36-6A, ARSD 20:43 administrative rules, Board composition and authority, 100-hour CE cycle with 50 academic hours, CPR certification, sedation permits, dental hygienist and assistant scope of practice, supervision requirements, and Board enforcement and disciplinary authority.
Sample SD Dental Jurisprudence Practice Questions
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1Under SDCL 36-6A, which entity is responsible for regulating the practice of dentistry in South Dakota?
2How many members serve on the South Dakota State Board of Dentistry?
3Under SDCL 36-6A, how many continuing education hours must a South Dakota dentist complete in each 5-year CE cycle?
4What is the continuing education requirement for dental hygienists in South Dakota per 5-year cycle?
5How many of a South Dakota dentist's 100 CE hours must be academic?
6What must a South Dakota dentist maintain as a current requirement for licensure?
7Which statutes and rules does the South Dakota State Board of Dentistry enforce?
8How long must a dentist have been in active practice in South Dakota to serve on the State Board of Dentistry?
9What is the CE requirement for Registered Dental Assistants in South Dakota per 5-year cycle?
10Under SDCL 36-6A, what is the practice of dentistry defined to include?
About the SD Dental Jurisprudence Exam
The South Dakota Dental Jurisprudence Exam tests knowledge of SDCL 36-6A (Dental Practice Act), ARSD 20:43 administrative rules, and SDCL 47-12 (Professional Corporations). Required for dental licensure in South Dakota.
Exam sponsor: South Dakota State 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
2 hours
Passing Score
75%
Reported exam pass rate: Not publicly reported. Exam sponsor website
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
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Dental Practice Act
SDCL 36-6A statutes, Board authority, definitions, enforcement, and penalties
Scope of Practice
Dentist, hygienist, and assistant scope, supervision levels, sedation permits, delegation rules
Licensing & CE
Licensure requirements, 100-hour CE cycle, CPR certification, renewal procedures
Ethics & Professional Conduct
Informed consent, patient privacy, record keeping, advertising, professional boundaries
Preparing for the SD Dental Jurisprudence Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 75%
- Exam length: 50 questions
- Time limit: 2 hours
- Exam / certification fees: $50 Official sources
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SD dental jurisprudence exam passing score?
The South Dakota dental jurisprudence exam requires a minimum score of 75%. The exam fee is $50 and is administered by the South Dakota State Board of Dentistry.
What laws does the SD dental juris exam cover?
The exam covers SDCL 36-6A (Dental Practice Act), ARSD 20:43 (Administrative Rules for Dentistry), and SDCL 47-12 (Professional Corporations).
How many CE hours do South Dakota dentists need?
South Dakota dentists must complete 100 hours of continuing education per 5-year cycle, with at least 50 of those hours being academic. Current CPR certification is also required.
Who sits on the South Dakota Board of Dentistry?
The Board consists of seven members: five dentists in active practice for at least 5 years, one dental hygienist in active practice for at least 5 years, and one lay person who is a state resident.