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Key Facts: TN Dental Hygiene Jurisprudence Exam
30h/2yr
CE Requirement
Biennial cycle
2h
Chemical Dep CE
Mandatory topic
50%
Online CE Limit
Maximum web-based
$85
Renewal Cost
$75 + $10 regulatory
2018
Juris Every Cycle
Year requirement began
The TN DH Juris Exam covers the Dental Practice Act (Title 63, Chapter 5), Board Rules (Chapter 0460-03), scope of practice, direct and general supervision requirements, local anesthesia certification with three pathways, root planing and subgingival curettage under direct supervision only, 30 CE hours/2 years with 2h chemical dependency, 50% online CE limit, birthdate renewal system, jurisprudence exam required every renewal cycle since 2018, and $75 biennial renewal plus $10 regulatory fee.
About the TN Dental Hygiene Jurisprudence Exam
The TN Dental Hygiene Jurisprudence Exam tests knowledge of the Tennessee Dental Practice Act (Title 63, Chapter 5) and Board Rules (Chapter 0460). Uniquely, Tennessee requires this exam at every renewal cycle, not just initial licensure.
Questions
50 scored questions
Time Limit
Untimed
Passing Score
25 questions correct
Exam Fee
$96.25 ($86.25 + $10 regulatory) (Tennessee Board of Dentistry)
TN Dental Hygiene Jurisprudence Exam Content Outline
TN Dental Practice Act & Board Rules
Title 63 Chapter 5, Rule 0460-03, Board authority, definitions, regulated professions
Scope of Practice & Supervision
Direct supervision (root planing, curettage, N2O, LA), general supervision, LA certification pathways, employment requirement
Licensing & CE Requirements
30h/2yr CE, 2h chemical dependency, 50% online limit, birthdate renewal, jurisprudence every cycle, criteria licensure
Ethics & Patient Safety
Informed consent, infection control, HIPAA, mandatory reporting, disciplinary procedures
How to Pass the TN Dental Hygiene Jurisprudence Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 25 questions correct
- Exam length: 50 questions
- Time limit: Untimed
- Exam fee: $96.25 ($86.25 + $10 regulatory)
Keys to Passing
- Complete 500+ practice questions
- Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
- Focus on highest-weighted sections
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
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Frequently Asked Questions
How often must TN dental hygienists take the jurisprudence exam?
Since 2018, Tennessee requires the jurisprudence exam at every renewal cycle, plus initial registration, reinstatement, and reactivation. You must get 25 questions correct.
How many CE hours must TN dental hygienists complete?
30 hours every 2 years, with at least 2 hours in chemical dependency education and no more than 50% from online/web-based courses.
What procedures require direct supervision for TN dental hygienists?
Root planing, subgingival curettage, administering nitrous oxide, and administering local anesthesia all require direct supervision in Tennessee.
How does the TN birthdate renewal system work?
Your license renewal is due on the last day of the month in which your birthday falls. The 30 CE hours must be completed in the two calendar years preceding your renewal year.
What does local anesthesia certification require in Tennessee?
Three pathways: CODA program with LA training, Board-approved certification course, or comparable training from another state. Certification is free ($0 fee). Direct supervision required.