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Nebraska Dental Jurisprudence Practice Test

Unofficial practice on Nebraska's dental statutes and regulations, every answer marked with its section.

How many of the Nebraska board's members are licensed dentists?

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The Board of Dentistry and the department 9

  • At least how often must the Nebraska board review the clinical examinations it approves for dentists? Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-1117(2)(b). Topic: The Board of Dentistry and the department.
  • Besides its dentists, who makes up the rest of the Nebraska board? Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-1114. Topic: The Board of Dentistry and the department.
  • How many members does the Nebraska Board of Dentistry have? Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-1114. Topic: The Board of Dentistry and the department.
  • How many of the Nebraska board's members are licensed dentists? Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-1114. Topic: The Board of Dentistry and the department.
  • Must the Dental Health Director hold a Nebraska dental license? Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-1150. Topic: The Board of Dentistry and the department.
  • What is the head of Nebraska's Office of Oral Health and Dentistry called? Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-1149. Topic: The Board of Dentistry and the department.
  • What is the short title of the Nebraska statute that governs dentistry? Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-1101. Topic: The Board of Dentistry and the department.
  • Which dentists must be among the Nebraska board's dentist members? Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-1114. Topic: The Board of Dentistry and the department.
  • Who issues a Nebraska dental license once an applicant has met every requirement? Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-1117(3). Topic: The Board of Dentistry and the department.
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Licenses, renewal and continuing education 24

  • A Nebraska dentist earns 40 hours of continuing education in one renewal period. What happens to the 10 extra hours? 172 NAC 56-007.04. Topic: Licenses, renewal and continuing education.
  • A Nebraska dentist holding any level of sedation permit owes how many hours on anesthesia or sedation each renewal period? 172 NAC 56-007.04(G). Topic: Licenses, renewal and continuing education.
  • A Nebraska faculty license application must include certification from whom? Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-1124(2). Topic: Licenses, renewal and continuing education.
  • A remedial course after two failed practical examinations must include at least how many hours of instruction? 172 NAC 56-005(C). Topic: Licenses, renewal and continuing education.
  • After how many failures of any part of the practical examination must a Nebraska applicant complete a board-approved course? Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-1119. Topic: Licenses, renewal and continuing education.
  • At most how many hours of practice management continuing education count for a Nebraska dentist in one renewal period? 172 NAC 56-007.04(C). Topic: Licenses, renewal and continuing education.
  • At most how many of a Nebraska dentist's hours may come from home study in one renewal period? 172 NAC 56-007.04(A). Topic: Licenses, renewal and continuing education.
  • Does a dentist holding a Nebraska dental locum tenens license owe continuing education? 172 NAC 56-007. Topic: Licenses, renewal and continuing education.
  • Does the Nebraska Board of Dentistry pre-approve continuing education programs for dental hygienists? 172 NAC 57-006.02. Topic: Licenses, renewal and continuing education.
  • For how long is a Nebraska resident license issued to a dentist in a residency program? Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-1123(4). Topic: Licenses, renewal and continuing education.
  • For how long may a dental locum tenens be issued in Nebraska? Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-1122. Topic: Licenses, renewal and continuing education.
  • How long must a dental hygienist licensed in another state have actively practiced to qualify under section 38-1121? Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-1121(1). Topic: Licenses, renewal and continuing education.
  • How long must a dentist licensed in another state have actively practiced to qualify for a Nebraska license under section 38-1120? Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-1120. Topic: Licenses, renewal and continuing education.
  • How many hours of continuing education does a Nebraska licensed dental assistant owe in each 24-month period? 172 NAC 53-006. Topic: Licenses, renewal and continuing education.
  • How many hours of continuing education must an active Nebraska dentist complete in each 24-month period? 172 NAC 56-007. Topic: Licenses, renewal and continuing education.
  • How many hours of infection control continuing education must a Nebraska dentist obtain in each renewal period? 172 NAC 56-007.04(E). Topic: Licenses, renewal and continuing education.
  • How recent must a passed practical examination be for an initial Nebraska dental license? 172 NAC 56-003.01(B). Topic: Licenses, renewal and continuing education.
  • What is the jurisprudence examination for a Nebraska dental license based on? Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-1117(1)(d). Topic: Licenses, renewal and continuing education.
  • What lets a dentist practice in Nebraska under section 38-1153 without a Nebraska license? Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-1153. Topic: Licenses, renewal and continuing education.
  • What score passes the Nebraska jurisprudence examination for a dental license? 172 NAC 56-003.01(C). Topic: Licenses, renewal and continuing education.
  • When do Nebraska dental licenses and permits expire? 172 NAC 56-006. Topic: Licenses, renewal and continuing education.
  • Where may a Nebraska resident licensee practice dentistry? Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-1123(5). Topic: Licenses, renewal and continuing education.
  • Which is a circumstance in which a Nebraska dental locum tenens license may be issued? 172 NAC 56-004. Topic: Licenses, renewal and continuing education.
  • Which is NOT a component the statute requires of the clinical examination approved for Nebraska dentists? Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-1117(2)(a). Topic: Licenses, renewal and continuing education.

Hygienists, assistants, supervision and sedation 26

  • A Nebraska dental assistant who did not graduate from an accredited program needs how much clinical work experience before coronal polishing? 172 NAC 53-010.01(B). Topic: Hygienists, assistants, supervision and sedation.
  • A Nebraska dentist giving minimal sedation to patients of what age must hold pediatric advanced life support certification? Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-1141(1)(b). Topic: Hygienists, assistants, supervision and sedation.
  • How many clock hours of classroom lecture must a local anesthesia course for Nebraska hygienists include? Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-1132(2)(a). Topic: Hygienists, assistants, supervision and sedation.
  • How many contact hours must a Nebraska coronal polishing course for dental assistants contain? 172 NAC 53-008.08(C). Topic: Hygienists, assistants, supervision and sedation.
  • How many hours of classroom instruction must a Nebraska dental x-ray course for assistants include? 172 NAC 53-008.01. Topic: Hygienists, assistants, supervision and sedation.
  • How many hours of experience as a licensed dental hygienist does a Nebraska expanded function permit require? Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-1118.01(1)(b). Topic: Hygienists, assistants, supervision and sedation.
  • Under general supervision in Nebraska, must the supervising dentist be physically present? Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-1109. Topic: Hygienists, assistants, supervision and sedation.
  • Under section 38-1107 of the Nebraska act, a 'dental assistant' is a person who... Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-1107. Topic: Hygienists, assistants, supervision and sedation.
  • Under what supervision may a trained Nebraska dental assistant take X-rays? Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-1135(5)(a). Topic: Hygienists, assistants, supervision and sedation.
  • Under what supervision may an approved Nebraska dental hygienist administer local anesthesia? Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-1132(2). Topic: Hygienists, assistants, supervision and sedation.
  • What does indirect supervision require of a Nebraska licensed dentist? Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-1110. Topic: Hygienists, assistants, supervision and sedation.
  • What may a Nebraska expanded function dental assistant with the right permit place under indirect supervision? Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-1135(7). Topic: Hygienists, assistants, supervision and sedation.
  • What must a Nebraska dental assistant hold to monitor nitrous oxide? Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-1135(4). Topic: Hygienists, assistants, supervision and sedation.
  • What must a Nebraska dental hygienist complete before administering and titrating nitrous oxide analgesia? Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-1132(1)(b). Topic: Hygienists, assistants, supervision and sedation.
  • What must a Nebraska hygienist show the department to receive a public health authorization? Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-1130(3)(b). Topic: Hygienists, assistants, supervision and sedation.
  • What must a Nebraska hygienist working under a public health authorization tell the patient? Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-1130(3)(c). Topic: Hygienists, assistants, supervision and sedation.
  • Which classes make up a 'simple restoration for one surface' in the Nebraska regulations? 172 NAC 53-002.05(A). Topic: Hygienists, assistants, supervision and sedation.
  • Which examination must an applicant for a Nebraska dental assistant license pass, besides the jurisprudence examination? Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-1118.02(1)(c). Topic: Hygienists, assistants, supervision and sedation.
  • Which function is excluded from a Nebraska hygienist's public health authorization under section 38-1130(3)? Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-1130(3)(a). Topic: Hygienists, assistants, supervision and sedation.
  • Which is a 'health care or related facility' under section 38-1130 of the Nebraska act? Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-1130(4)(a). Topic: Hygienists, assistants, supervision and sedation.
  • Which may a Nebraska dentist administer without a permit under the Dentistry Practice Act? Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-1137. Topic: Hygienists, assistants, supervision and sedation.
  • Which may a Nebraska licensed dental assistant with the right permit do under indirect supervision? Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-1135(6). Topic: Hygienists, assistants, supervision and sedation.
  • Which may a Nebraska licensed dental hygienist perform under general supervision under section 38-1131? Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-1131(1). Topic: Hygienists, assistants, supervision and sedation.
  • Which task may a Nebraska dental assistant never be assigned under 172 NAC 53-011.02? 172 NAC 53-011.02(B). Topic: Hygienists, assistants, supervision and sedation.
  • Who is responsible for patient care that a supervised Nebraska dental assistant renders? Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-1135(11). Topic: Hygienists, assistants, supervision and sedation.
  • Who must be present and assisting when a Nebraska dentist administers minimal sedation? Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-1142. Topic: Hygienists, assistants, supervision and sedation.

Offices, names and who may practice 12

  • A dental laboratory fills Nebraska dentists' work authorizations without a dental license. What may it not do? Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-1116(5). Topic: Offices, names and who may practice.
  • For how long may a deceased Nebraska dentist's widow, widower or heir operate the office under the dentist's name? Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-1129. Topic: Offices, names and who may practice.
  • How long does a Nebraska licensee have to correct a facility violation before a petition for disciplinary action is filed? Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-1125(3). Topic: Offices, names and who may practice.
  • In a Nebraska dental office, a reusable towel has been used on one patient. When may it be used on another? 172 NAC 55-005. Topic: Offices, names and who may practice.
  • Under 172 NAC 55, what must be done with an instrument that touched one patient's bodily secretions before it is used on another? 172 NAC 55-006. Topic: Offices, names and who may practice.
  • What may a Nebraska dentist recover from a person who coerces the dentist to practice contrary to accepted standards? Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-1128(2). Topic: Offices, names and who may practice.
  • What must be displayed in a Nebraska facility where an expanded function dental hygienist practices? Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-1127.01. Topic: Offices, names and who may practice.
  • What water supply must each Nebraska dental office have under 172 NAC 55? 172 NAC 55-003. Topic: Offices, names and who may practice.
  • When may the department inspect a Nebraska practitioner's facility under section 38-1125? Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-1125(2). Topic: Offices, names and who may practice.
  • Where must a Nebraska dental office owner display the names of others practicing dentistry there? Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-1127. Topic: Offices, names and who may practice.
  • Which act is deemed practicing dentistry under section 38-1115 of the Nebraska act? Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-1115(11). Topic: Offices, names and who may practice.
  • Which person needs no Nebraska dental license under section 38-1116? Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-1116(11). Topic: Offices, names and who may practice.

Unprofessional conduct and reports 13

  • A Nebraska dentist lets a dental assistant perform services contrary to the statutes. How does 172 NAC 56-008 treat that? 172 NAC 56-008(J). Topic: Unprofessional conduct and reports.
  • How long a post-doctoral specialty program must a Nebraska dentist complete before advertising as an American Dental Association specialist? 172 NAC 56-008(R). Topic: Unprofessional conduct and reports.
  • May a Nebraska dentist administer inhalation analgesia to himself or herself? Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-1144. Topic: Unprofessional conduct and reports.
  • Refusing professional service because of which of these is listed as unprofessional conduct for Nebraska dentists? 172 NAC 56-008(C). Topic: Unprofessional conduct and reports.
  • Under 172 NAC 56-008, prescribing from tele-dentistry answers alone is unprofessional conduct unless what exists first? 172 NAC 56-008(M). Topic: Unprofessional conduct and reports.
  • Under 172 NAC 56-008, which use of nitrous oxide is unprofessional conduct for a Nebraska dentist? 172 NAC 56-008(E). Topic: Unprofessional conduct and reports.
  • Under section 38-1125, how is practicing in a Nebraska facility that fails the sanitary regulations classed? Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-1125(4). Topic: Unprofessional conduct and reports.
  • What does failing to submit a required anesthesia incident report result in for a Nebraska dentist? Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-1147(3). Topic: Unprofessional conduct and reports.
  • What may a violation of the Nebraska act's anesthesia and sedation provisions lead to? Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-1138. Topic: Unprofessional conduct and reports.
  • Which ethics code does 172 NAC 56-008 hold Nebraska dentists to? 172 NAC 56-008(K). Topic: Unprofessional conduct and reports.
  • Which records must a Nebraska dentist keep to avoid unprofessional conduct under 172 NAC 56-008? 172 NAC 56-008(A). Topic: Unprofessional conduct and reports.
  • Whose code of ethics does 172 NAC 57 apply to Nebraska dental hygienists? 172 NAC 57-007(F). Topic: Unprofessional conduct and reports.
  • Within how long must a Nebraska dentist report a sedation incident that put a patient in the hospital? Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-1147(1). Topic: Unprofessional conduct and reports.

How this list was compiled: Our own questions on the law the Nebraska jurisprudence examination for dental licenses covers. Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-1117(1)(d) requires a jurisprudence examination approved by the Board of Dentistry, based on the Nebraska statutes, rules and regulations governing the practice of dentistry; 172 NAC 56-003.01(C) sets the pass mark at 75 or above. The department's Dentist licensing page (https://dhhs.ne.gov/licensure/Pages/Dentist.aspx, opened 2026-10-14) says all applicants are required to complete a jurisprudence examination; neither it nor the regulations give a question count, a time limit or a content outline, so the five topics here are this site's own sorting. Every fact was read on 2026-10-14 in the Dentistry Practice Act, each section on its own page of the Nebraska Legislature's site (https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/browse-chapters.php?chapter=38), and in Title 172 of the Nebraska Administrative Code, chapters 53, 56 and 57 (effective 2024-06-02) and 55 (effective 2020-09-15), on the State's rules site (https://rules.nebraska.gov/rules?agencyId=37&titleId=101). Each question names its section. Licence: Questions, choices and explanations are original work of this site, written from the public text of the Nebraska statutes and regulations. Nothing is taken from the jurisprudence examination, a prep company or a review book.

How it works

An unofficial Nebraska dental jurisprudence practice test: 84 of our own questions on the Dentistry Practice Act, Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-1101 to 38-1153, and 172 NAC 53, 55, 56 and 57. The Nebraska Board of Dentistry approves the real examination and is not affiliated.

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What is left out

Law only, and each question cites its section. Fees, the equipment lists for sedation permits, dental faculty licenses and the general credentialing rules of 172 NAC 10 are not asked. Statutes are as they stood on the Nebraska Legislature's site on October 14, 2026. Practice for an exam, not medical advice.

  • All dentistry licenses and permits expire on March 1 of each odd-numbered year (172 NAC 56-006).
  • Dentists, dental hygienists and licensed dental assistants each owe 30 hours of continuing education every 24 months (172 NAC 56-007, 57-006, 53-006).
  • A hygienist gives local anesthesia only under indirect supervision, with the dentist on the premises (Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-1132, 38-1110).

Questions and answers

What score do you need on the Nebraska dental jurisprudence exam?

75 or above. 172 NAC 56-003.01 asks dentists for passage of the jurisprudence examination with a score of 75 or above, and 172 NAC 57 and 53 set the same mark for dental hygienists and licensed dental assistants.

How many questions are on the Nebraska dental jurisprudence exam?

The regulations and the department's licensing page give no question count or time limit, so this page does not guess one. A scored run here asks 25 questions and applies the 75 mark, with no clock.

Who has to take the Nebraska jurisprudence exam?

Applicants for a dentist, dental hygienist or licensed dental assistant license, under Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-1117, 38-1118 and 38-1118.02. Expanded function permits carry their own jurisprudence examination, also passed at 75 or above.

What does the Nebraska dental jurisprudence exam cover?

Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-1117 says it is based on the Nebraska statutes, rules and regulations governing the practice of dentistry: the Dentistry Practice Act and the dental chapters of Title 172 of the Nebraska Administrative Code.

Is this the board's exam?

No. The questions were written for this site from the public statutes and regulations, never from the examination. The Nebraska Board of Dentistry and the Department of Health and Human Services have not reviewed this page.

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