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Key Facts: TX Dental Jurisprudence Exam

75%

Passing Score

TSBDE minimum

Ch. 251-267

Practice Act

Tex. Occ. Code

Every 4 Yrs

Assessment Cycle

TSBDE requirement

Ch. 110

Sedation Rules

TSBDE Admin Rules

The TX Dental Jurisprudence Assessment covers Tex. Occ. Code Chapters 251-267, TSBDE rules, Chapter 110 sedation requirements, dental hygienist scope under Chapter 262, assistant radiography certification, prescription monitoring program, and TSBDE enforcement authority.

About the TX Dental Jurisprudence Exam

The Texas Dental Jurisprudence Assessment tests knowledge of Tex. Occ. Code Chapters 251-267 (Dental Practice Act) and TSBDE rules. Required every 4 years for dental license renewal in Texas.

Questions

50 scored questions

Time Limit

2 hours

Passing Score

75%

Exam Fee

Included with renewal (Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE))

TX Dental Jurisprudence Exam Content Outline

45%

Dental Practice Act

Tex. Occ. Code Chapters 251-267, TSBDE authority, definitions, enforcement, and penalties

20%

Scope of Practice

Dentist, hygienist, and assistant scope, supervision levels, sedation permits, delegation

20%

Licensing & CE

Licensure requirements, 12 hours annual CE, jurisprudence assessment every 4 years

15%

Ethics & Professional Conduct

Informed consent, patient privacy, record keeping, advertising, professional boundaries

How to Pass the TX Dental Jurisprudence Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 75%
  • Exam length: 50 questions
  • Time limit: 2 hours
  • Exam fee: Included with renewal

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

TX Dental Jurisprudence Study Tips from Top Performers

1Study Tex. Occ. Code Chapters 251-267 for the complete Dental Practice Act
2Review Chapter 262 for dental hygienist regulation specifics
3Know the 4-year jurisprudence assessment cycle and 5-year sedation exam cycle
4Understand TSBDE rules on supervision levels and delegation
5Be familiar with the Prescription Monitoring Program requirements

Frequently Asked Questions

How often is the TX dental jurisprudence assessment required?

Texas dental licensees must complete the jurisprudence assessment every four (4) years as part of the license renewal process.

What laws does the TX dental juris exam cover?

The exam covers Tex. Occ. Code Chapters 251-267 (Dental Practice Act) and TSBDE rules. Sedation permit holders also take the Chapter 110 exam.

Is there a separate exam for sedation permit holders?

Yes. Dentists holding nitrous oxide, Level 1-4 sedation permits must take and pass the Chapter 110 jurisprudence exam at their highest permitted level every 5 years.

What are the Texas dental CE requirements?

Texas dentists must complete at least 12 hours of Board-approved continuing education per annual renewal period, including CPR certification.