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Key Facts: TX Dental Jurisprudence Exam

80%

Passing Score

Current TSBDE assessment catalog

Ch. 251-267

Practice Act

Tex. Occ. Code

Every 4 Yrs

No-Sedation DDS / RDH Cycle

TSBDE requirement

Ch. 110

Sedation Rules

TSBDE Admin Rules

Prepare from the current Texas Dental Practice Act, current TSBDE rules, and the assessment instructions for your credential. Dentists and hygienists generally complete jurisprudence every four years; dentists with a sedation permit follow the separate Chapter 110 five-year assessment requirement.

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1Under the Texas Dental Practice Act, which entity regulates the practice of dentistry in Texas?
A.Texas Medical Board
B.Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE)
C.Texas Department of Health
D.Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners
Explanation: The Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE), established under the Texas Occupations Code Subtitle D, is the regulatory body responsible for licensing and regulating dental practice in Texas.
2Which chapters of the Texas Occupations Code constitute the Dental Practice Act?
A.Chapters 101-110
B.Chapters 201-210
C.Chapters 251-267
D.Chapters 301-310
Explanation: The Texas Dental Practice Act is found in Chapters 251 through 267 of the Texas Occupations Code, covering general provisions, licensing, practice, and regulation.
3How often must Texas dental licensees complete the jurisprudence assessment?
A.Every year
B.Every two years
C.Every four years
D.Every five years
Explanation: Each Texas dental licensee shall complete the jurisprudence assessment every four (4) years as part of the license renewal process.
4Under Texas law, which chapter of the Occupations Code covers licensing of dentists and dental hygienists?
A.Chapter 251
B.Chapter 256
C.Chapter 258
D.Chapter 262
Explanation: Chapter 256 of the Texas Occupations Code specifically covers the licensing of dentists and dental hygienists, including application requirements and qualifications.
5What additional jurisprudence requirement applies to Texas dentists holding sedation permits?
A.No additional requirement
B.Must take and pass the Chapter 110 jurisprudence exam at their highest permitted sedation level every 5 years
C.Must retake the NBDE
D.Must complete 100 additional CE hours
Explanation: Texas dentists holding sedation/anesthesia permits must take and pass the online jurisprudence examination of Chapter 110 (Anesthesia and Sedation) at their highest permitted level every 5 years.
6Under Texas Occupations Code Chapter 258, what does 'practice by dentist' encompass?
A.Only restorative procedures
B.Diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases of the oral cavity and adjacent structures
C.Only cosmetic procedures
D.Only preventive care
Explanation: Chapter 258 defines the practice of dentistry broadly to include diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity, teeth, gums, jaws, and adjacent structures.
7Which Texas Occupations Code chapter specifically regulates dental hygienists?
A.Chapter 256
B.Chapter 258
C.Chapter 262
D.Chapter 265
Explanation: Chapter 262 of the Texas Occupations Code covers the regulation of dental hygienists, including scope of practice, supervision requirements, and disciplinary standards.
8Under Texas law, what is required for an applicant to obtain a dental hygiene license?
A.A medical degree
B.Graduation from an ADA-accredited dental hygiene program and passage of required examinations
C.Completion of a nursing program
D.Five years of dental assistant experience
Explanation: Texas requires dental hygiene license applicants to be graduates of a dental hygiene program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) of the ADA and to pass required examinations.
9What is the TSBDE's authority regarding dental hygiene regulations?
A.No regulatory authority over hygienists
B.The Board shall administer dental hygiene regulations and regulate all matters concerning dental hygienists
C.Only the dental hygiene association regulates hygienists
D.Federal agencies regulate hygienists
Explanation: Under Texas law, the TSBDE shall administer dental hygiene regulations and regulate all matters concerning dental hygienists and the practice of dental hygiene.
10Under Texas Occupations Code Chapter 251, what are the general provisions relating to the practice of dentistry?
A.Only fee schedules
B.Definitions, scope of practice, general regulatory framework, and TSBDE powers
C.Only advertising rules
D.Only infection control standards
Explanation: Chapter 251 establishes the general provisions relating to the practice of dentistry in Texas, including definitions, scope of practice, and the regulatory framework for the TSBDE.

About the TX Dental Jurisprudence Exam

TSBDE sells separate online jurisprudence assessments for dentists without sedation permits, dental hygienists, registered dental assistants, and dental laboratories. The current public catalog states an 80% passing score but does not publish a question count or time limit.

Exam sponsor: Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Question count not published by the exam provider

Time Limit

not-published

Passing Score

80%

Exam / Certification Fees

$57 per assessment registration

Exam sponsor website

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.

Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

Not published

Assessment Administration & Legal Sources

Role-specific assessment logistics, the Dental Practice Act, TSBDE rules, and source hierarchy

Not published

Board Authority & Enforcement

Board powers, complaint review, investigations, hearings, discipline, and remedial plans

Not published

Professional Licensure & Scope

Dentist, hygienist, assistant, laboratory, and anesthesia requirements

Not published

Renewal & Continuing Education

Credential renewal, jurisprudence cycles, CE categories, CPR, trafficking prevention, and prescribing education

Not published

Professional Conduct & Safety

Patient rights, records, advertising, infection control, controlled substances, and mandatory reports

Preparing for the TX Dental Jurisprudence Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 80%
  • Assessment: Question count not published by the exam provider
  • Time limit: not-published
  • Exam / certification fees: $57 per assessment registration Official sources

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TX Dental Jurisprudence: Suggested Study Strategy

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?

Dentists without sedation permits and dental hygienists generally complete the applicable assessment every four years. A dentist who holds a nitrous oxide or Level 1-4 permit follows the Chapter 110 five-year cycle. A laboratory's on-site owner or general manager uses the laboratory assessment every three years; RDA renewal has no recurring jurisprudence item.

What laws does the TX dental juris exam cover?

Preparation should use Tex. Occ. Code Chapters 251-267 and the current TSBDE rules applicable to the candidate's credential. TSBDE does not publish percentage weights for a universal blueprint, and sedation permit holders use the Chapter 110 product.

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?

After the first biennial renewal, dentists and dental hygienists generally need 24 acceptable CE hours for each two-year renewal period. The jurisprudence assessment and CPR/OSHA coursework do not count toward those 24 hours.