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Key Facts: TX Dental Hygiene Jurisprudence Exam
24h/2yr
CE Requirement
Biennial cycle
4 years
Juris Cycle
Assessment frequency
5%
Audit Rate
Monthly renewals
8h
N2O Training
Monitoring certificate
16h min
Clinical CE
Technical/scientific
The TX DH Juris Assessment covers the Dental Practice Act (Occupations Code Title 3 Subtitle D), TSBDE Rules (Chapter 262), supervision requirements (direct for LA, general for established patients), nitrous oxide monitoring certificate (8h didactic), 24h CE/2yr with 16h clinical and 8h max self-study/risk management, jurisprudence every 4 years, human trafficking prevention CE, CPR/OSHA/practice finance excluded from CE count, 5% random CE audits, military licensing accommodations, and IdentoGO fingerprint/NPDB requirements.
About the TX Dental Hygiene Jurisprudence Exam
The TX Dental Hygiene Jurisprudence Assessment tests knowledge of the Texas Dental Practice Act and TSBDE Rules. Required at initial licensure and every 4 years thereafter, separate from the biennial CE requirement.
Questions
50 scored questions
Time Limit
Untimed
Passing Score
75%
Exam Fee
Included with application (Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE))
TX Dental Hygiene Jurisprudence Exam Content Outline
TX Dental Practice Act & TSBDE Rules
Occupations Code Title 3 Subtitle D, Chapter 262, TSBDE authority, definitions, compliance department
Scope of Practice & Supervision
Direct supervision for LA, nitrous oxide monitoring only (cannot turn on/off), general supervision for established patients, laser CE
Licensing & CE Requirements
24h/2yr CE, jurisprudence every 4 years, human trafficking CE, 16h clinical minimum, CE banking (24h), 5% audit rate
Ethics & Patient Safety
Informed consent, infection control, HIPAA, mandatory reporting, disciplinary procedures, SID requirement
How to Pass the TX Dental Hygiene Jurisprudence Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 75%
- Exam length: 50 questions
- Time limit: Untimed
- Exam fee: Included with application
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 TX dental hygienists take the jurisprudence assessment?
Every 4 years, separate from the 24-hour biennial CE requirement. It cannot be counted toward CE hours.
What CE is required for TX dental hygienists?
24 hours biennially: at least 16h technical/scientific clinical, up to 8h risk management, up to 8h self-study. Human trafficking prevention training is mandatory. CPR/OSHA/practice finance don't count.
Can TX dental hygienists administer nitrous oxide?
No, they cannot turn on or off nitrous oxide. They can only monitor patients receiving nitrous oxide under direct supervision with a Nitrous Oxide Monitoring Certificate (8h didactic education required).
What is the CE banking rule in Texas?
Up to 24 excess CE hours earned within one year before renewal may be carried forward to the next renewal period.
What are the fingerprint requirements for TX dental hygienist applicants?
Applicants must submit fingerprints through IdentoGO for a background check and an NPDB (National Practitioner Data Bank) self-query report.