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North Carolina Dental Jurisprudence Practice Test

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The Board, licenses and renewal 31

  • A dental hygienist applies for a license by credentials. How long must the hygienist have been actively practicing under a dentist just before applying? G.S. 90-224.1(c)(1). Topic: The Board, licenses and renewal.
  • A dentist applies for a license by credentials. How long must the dentist have been actively practicing just before applying? G.S. 90-36(c)(1). Topic: The Board, licenses and renewal.
  • A dentist in good standing in a state that borders North Carolina applies by credentials. On what condition must the Board issue the license? G.S. 90-36(a1). Topic: The Board, licenses and renewal.
  • A dentist is nominated for the Board by written petition. How many licensed dentists must sign it? G.S. 90-22(c)(4). Topic: The Board, licenses and renewal.
  • A dentist seat on the Board falls vacant mid-term. How is it filled until the next regular election? G.S. 90-22(b). Topic: The Board, licenses and renewal.
  • A dentist's renewal application and fees have not reached the Board by midnight on March 31. What becomes of the license? 21 NCAC 16R .0108. Topic: The Board, licenses and renewal.
  • A licensee's primary physical address changes. How soon must the Board be notified? 21 NCAC 16V .0101(15). Topic: The Board, licenses and renewal.
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The Board, licenses and renewal, continued

  • An applicant fails a written examination. How long must the applicant wait before retaking it? 21 NCAC 16B .0317(b). Topic: The Board, licenses and renewal.
  • An applicant has failed the written examination three times. What is required before another attempt? 21 NCAC 16B .0317(c). Topic: The Board, licenses and renewal.
  • By when must a dentist submit the yearly renewal application through the Board's website? 21 NCAC 16R .0101(a). Topic: The Board, licenses and renewal.
  • For how long after an examination does the Board accept its scores? 21 NCAC 16B .0303(e). Topic: The Board, licenses and renewal.
  • For how long is an intern permit valid when first issued? G.S. 90-29.4(1). Topic: The Board, licenses and renewal.
  • How do the dentist members reach the Board? G.S. 90-22(b). Topic: The Board, licenses and renewal.
  • How long is a term on the Board? G.S. 90-22(b). Topic: The Board, licenses and renewal.
  • How many consecutive terms may a person serve on the Board? G.S. 90-22(b). Topic: The Board, licenses and renewal.
  • How many dentists sit on the North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners? G.S. 90-22(b). Topic: The Board, licenses and renewal.
  • How many times may an applicant retake a failed written examination in the 12 months after the first attempt? 21 NCAC 16B .0317(b). Topic: The Board, licenses and renewal.
  • How old must an applicant for a license to practice dentistry be when the application is filed? G.S. 90-30(a). Topic: The Board, licenses and renewal.
  • On what date do newly elected Board members take office? G.S. 90-22(c)(1). Topic: The Board, licenses and renewal.
  • On which matters may the dental hygienist member of the Board not vote? G.S. 90-22(b). Topic: The Board, licenses and renewal.
  • Until when is a provisional license to practice dentistry valid? G.S. 90-29.3(b). Topic: The Board, licenses and renewal.
  • What does the Dental Hygiene Act say about licensure by reciprocity? G.S. 90-224.1(e). Topic: The Board, licenses and renewal.
  • What is the effect of a license obtained through fraud or false representation? G.S. 90-30(a). Topic: The Board, licenses and renewal.
  • What may the holder of an intern permit receive for dental services? G.S. 90-29.4(4). Topic: The Board, licenses and renewal.
  • What must a course include to count as "CPR certification" under the Board's rules? 21 NCAC 16A .0101(4). Topic: The Board, licenses and renewal.
  • What score passes the Board's sterilization and jurisprudence examinations? 21 NCAC 16B .0303(a). Topic: The Board, licenses and renewal.
  • Where may the holder of a limited volunteer dental license practice? G.S. 90-37.1(a). Topic: The Board, licenses and renewal.
  • Where must a dentist keep the license and the current certificate of renewal? G.S. 90-33. Topic: The Board, licenses and renewal.
  • Which two examinations must an applicant for a license by credentials complete? G.S. 90-36(d). Topic: The Board, licenses and renewal.
  • Who is not eligible for a provisional license? G.S. 90-29.3(c). Topic: The Board, licenses and renewal.
  • Who places the consumer member on the Board? G.S. 90-22(b). Topic: The Board, licenses and renewal.

Continuing education 16

  • A dentist practices no more than how many clock hours a year to be classified as a semi-retired Class I dentist? 21 NCAC 16R .0204(a)(1). Topic: Continuing education.
  • A hygienist approved to work without direct supervision must complete how many extra hours a year in dental office medical emergencies? G.S. 90-233(a1). Topic: Continuing education.
  • A hygienist certified to give local anesthetics must complete how much continuing education on them each year? G.S. 90-225.3(c). Topic: Continuing education.
  • A semi-retired dental hygienist is exempt from the six hours. What must still be kept up? 21 NCAC 16I .0201(c)(1). Topic: Continuing education.
  • Do courses taken to maintain CPR certification count toward a dentist's mandatory hours? 21 NCAC 16R .0201(e). Topic: Continuing education.
  • For how long must a dentist keep the report of each continuing education course? 21 NCAC 16R .0203(c). Topic: Continuing education.
  • From how much of the yearly continuing education is a semi-retired Class II dentist exempt? 21 NCAC 16R .0204(a)(2). Topic: Continuing education.
  • How is credit given to a dentist for volunteer dental services at a state, city or county operated site? 21 NCAC 16R .0204(e). Topic: Continuing education.
  • How many clock hours of continuing education must a dental hygienist complete each calendar year? 21 NCAC 16I .0201(a). Topic: Continuing education.
  • How many clock-hours of continuing education must a North Carolina dentist complete each calendar year? 21 NCAC 16R .0201(a). Topic: Continuing education.
  • How many hours of credit a year does a dentist receive for full-time service on a dental faculty? 21 NCAC 16R .0204(c). Topic: Continuing education.
  • How many of a dentist's required hours may come from self-study courses? 21 NCAC 16R .0201(d). Topic: Continuing education.
  • How often must each dentist complete one clock hour of continuing education on mental health? 21 NCAC 16R .0206(a). Topic: Continuing education.
  • What course does a newly licensed general dentist take in the first year of continuing education? 21 NCAC 16R .0201(c). Topic: Continuing education.
  • What extra course must a dentist who prescribes controlled substances take each year? 21 NCAC 16R .0201(b). Topic: Continuing education.
  • Which hours do not count toward a dentist's continuing education requirement? 21 NCAC 16R .0202(a). Topic: Continuing education.

Hygienists, assistants and supervision 23

  • A Dental Assistant I qualifies as a Dental Assistant II through work experience. How much is required, with the two short courses? 21 NCAC 16H .0104(a)(5). Topic: Hygienists, assistants and supervision.
  • A Dental Assistant II polishes a patient's teeth. How may the procedure be described to the patient? 21 NCAC 16H .0203(b). Topic: Hygienists, assistants and supervision.
  • A dental assistant without formal schooling may help a dentist administer nitrous oxide after an educational program of what length? G.S. 90-29(c)(13). Topic: Hygienists, assistants and supervision.
  • A hygienist has been disciplined by the Board. What follows for work under a standing order? G.S. 90-233(a3). Topic: Hygienists, assistants and supervision.
  • A licensed hygienist seeks approval to give local anesthesia. How many supervised injections must the course of study include? G.S. 90-225.3(a)(3). Topic: Hygienists, assistants and supervision.
  • How long is the coronal polishing course a Dental Assistant II completes before using a slow speed handpiece? 21 NCAC 16H .0203(b). Topic: Hygienists, assistants and supervision.
  • How long is the local anesthetics training session required of dental hygiene students? G.S. 90-225.2. Topic: Hygienists, assistants and supervision.
  • How many dental hygienists in clinical positions may a dentist in private practice employ at one time? G.S. 90-233(b). Topic: Hygienists, assistants and supervision.
  • Into which classes do the Board's rules sort dental assistants? 21 NCAC 16H .0101. Topic: Hygienists, assistants and supervision.
  • May a dental hygienist open a separate facility that renders only dental hygiene services? G.S. 90-233(a2). Topic: Hygienists, assistants and supervision.
  • To work under a written standing order without a dentist present, a hygienist needs three years of clinical experience or how many hours of prophylaxis or periodontal debridement? G.S. 90-233(a1). Topic: Hygienists, assistants and supervision.
  • Under what supervision may a certified dental hygienist administer local anesthetics? G.S. 90-221(a). Topic: Hygienists, assistants and supervision.
  • What certification must a Dental Assistant I hold at all times while performing permitted functions? 21 NCAC 16H .0102(b). Topic: Hygienists, assistants and supervision.
  • What does "direct control and supervision of a dentist" require for a dental assistant's work? 21 NCAC 16H .0206. Topic: Hygienists, assistants and supervision.
  • What does "direct supervision" mean in the Dental Hygiene Act? G.S. 90-221(b1). Topic: Hygienists, assistants and supervision.
  • What must a dental radiology course contain for the Board to recognize it for dental assistants? 21 NCAC 16H .0105(b). Topic: Hygienists, assistants and supervision.
  • What must a dentist who orders hygiene services under a standing order report to the Board each year? G.S. 90-233(a4). Topic: Hygienists, assistants and supervision.
  • What must be true of every procedure delegated to a Dental Assistant II? 21 NCAC 16H .0103. Topic: Hygienists, assistants and supervision.
  • Which function may be delegated to a Dental Assistant II? 21 NCAC 16H .0203(a). Topic: Hygienists, assistants and supervision.
  • Which function may be delegated to a hygienist once the dentist has examined the patient and prescribed it? 21 NCAC 16G .0101(4). Topic: Hygienists, assistants and supervision.
  • Which of these is part of "dental hygiene" as the Act defines it? G.S. 90-221(a). Topic: Hygienists, assistants and supervision.
  • Which procedure shall NOT be delegated to a North Carolina dental hygienist? 21 NCAC 16G .0103(8). Topic: Hygienists, assistants and supervision.
  • Within how many days of the dentist's standing order must the hygiene functions be carried out? G.S. 90-233(a1). Topic: Hygienists, assistants and supervision.

Records, advertising and running a practice 19

  • A dentist's license is revoked. How soon must patients with a pending treatment plan or a scheduled appointment be notified? 21 NCAC 16T .0104(b). Topic: Records, advertising and running a practice.
  • A general dentist limits a practice to implants and is not qualified to be called a specialist. What must the advertisements state? 21 NCAC 16P .0105(g). Topic: Records, advertising and running a practice.
  • A laboratory makes dentures outside the mouth for dentists. What keeps this from being the practice of dentistry? G.S. 90-29.1. Topic: Records, advertising and running a practice.
  • A management arrangement signed after January 1, 2013 is invalid unless it carries a conspicuous warning. What does the warning say? G.S. 90-40.2(b). Topic: Records, advertising and running a practice.
  • A patient of record asks for a copy of the treatment records. Within what time must the dentist provide them? 21 NCAC 16T .0102. Topic: Records, advertising and running a practice.
  • A person who is not a dentist owns and manages an office where teeth are extracted. How does the statute treat this? G.S. 90-29(b)(11). Topic: Records, advertising and running a practice.
  • An advertisement offers a discount on dental services. What must it state? 21 NCAC 16P .0103. Topic: Records, advertising and running a practice.
  • An advertisement uses a patient's photograph and story. What is needed first? 21 NCAC 16P .0104. Topic: Records, advertising and running a practice.
  • For how long after a dentist dies or retires may the practice go on using that dentist's name on the door or stationery? 21 NCAC 16V .0101(12). Topic: Records, advertising and running a practice.
  • For how long must a North Carolina dentist keep a patient's treatment records? 21 NCAC 16T .0101. Topic: Records, advertising and running a practice.
  • For how long must work orders be kept? 21 NCAC 16T .0101. Topic: Records, advertising and running a practice.
  • For which patients is a written treatment plan not required in the record? 21 NCAC 16T .0101. Topic: Records, advertising and running a practice.
  • The patient asking for records still owes for treatment. May the dentist hold the records until the bill is paid? 21 NCAC 16T .0102. Topic: Records, advertising and running a practice.
  • What must every advertisement of dental services say about the dentist? 21 NCAC 16P .0102. Topic: Records, advertising and running a practice.
  • What must the treatment record say about each narcotic a dentist prescribes? 21 NCAC 16T .0101. Topic: Records, advertising and running a practice.
  • When is a dentist not required to obtain informed consent? 21 NCAC 16T .0103(b). Topic: Records, advertising and running a practice.
  • When may an advertisement quote a range of fees for a service? 21 NCAC 16P .0103. Topic: Records, advertising and running a practice.
  • Which animals may be in an area of a dental office where clinical work is being performed? 21 NCAC 16J .0101(h). Topic: Records, advertising and running a practice.
  • Whose infection prevention guidelines must every North Carolina dental setting follow? 21 NCAC 16J .0103(b). Topic: Records, advertising and running a practice.

Discipline, unprofessional conduct and unlicensed practice 17

  • A Board employee arrives to inspect sterilization. What follows if the dentist refuses? 21 NCAC 16V .0101(25). Topic: Discipline, unprofessional conduct and unlicensed practice.
  • A dentist dismisses a patient from the practice. For how long must emergency care be offered? 21 NCAC 16V .0101(20). Topic: Discipline, unprofessional conduct and unlicensed practice.
  • A dentist keeps a pad of prescription forms signed in advance. How do the Board's rules treat this? 21 NCAC 16V .0101(8). Topic: Discipline, unprofessional conduct and unlicensed practice.
  • A dentist practices while the license is suspended. What may happen to the license? G.S. 90-41(b). Topic: Discipline, unprofessional conduct and unlicensed practice.
  • A dentist surrenders a license in another state under threat of disciplinary action. How does North Carolina treat the surrender? 21 NCAC 16V .0101(1). Topic: Discipline, unprofessional conduct and unlicensed practice.
  • A dentist's contract asks patients to agree not to complain to the Board. What does the statute say? G.S. 90-41(a)(28). Topic: Discipline, unprofessional conduct and unlicensed practice.
  • A patient has an unpaid balance and a procedure half finished. What do the rules say about stopping until the balance is paid? 21 NCAC 16V .0101(21). Topic: Discipline, unprofessional conduct and unlicensed practice.
  • Besides the county of the acts and the county where a defendant resides, where may such an injunction action be brought? G.S. 90-40.1(c). Topic: Discipline, unprofessional conduct and unlicensed practice.
  • How may a dentist NOT seek new patients? 21 NCAC 16V .0101(18). Topic: Discipline, unprofessional conduct and unlicensed practice.
  • In place of a hearing, what may the Board enter to discipline a licensee? G.S. 90-41.1(b). Topic: Discipline, unprofessional conduct and unlicensed practice.
  • What crime is the practice of dentistry in North Carolina without a license? G.S. 90-40. Topic: Discipline, unprofessional conduct and unlicensed practice.
  • What do the rules say about giving something of value for the referral of potential patients? 21 NCAC 16V .0101(19). Topic: Discipline, unprofessional conduct and unlicensed practice.
  • What does the statute say about fee-splitting for the use of teledentistry services? G.S. 90-41(a)(27). Topic: Discipline, unprofessional conduct and unlicensed practice.
  • What must be shown before the Board restores a revoked license? G.S. 90-42. Topic: Discipline, unprofessional conduct and unlicensed practice.
  • When may a dentist accept an insurer's payment as payment in full and not collect the patient's co-payment? 21 NCAC 16V .0101(9). Topic: Discipline, unprofessional conduct and unlicensed practice.
  • Which Board document about a licensee is a public record? G.S. 90-41(g). Topic: Discipline, unprofessional conduct and unlicensed practice.
  • Who may bring an action to enjoin a person from unlawfully practicing dentistry? G.S. 90-40.1(a). Topic: Discipline, unprofessional conduct and unlicensed practice.

How this list was compiled: Our own questions on the law the North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners' jurisprudence examination covers. The Board's dental license page (https://www.ncdentalboard.org/dental.htm, opened 2026-10-16) says applicants by examination, by credentials and for a provisional license must pass written examinations, offered on-line in two subject areas: infection control/sterilization and North Carolina jurisprudence. 21 NCAC 16B .0303(a) and 16C .0303(a) set the passing score for dentists and dental hygienists at 80 percent or more. The Board publishes no question count, time limit or content outline, so the five topics here are this site's own sorting. Every fact was read on 2026-10-16 in G.S. Chapter 90, Article 2 (Dentistry) and Article 16 (Dental Hygiene Act) on the General Assembly's site (https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/ByArticle/Chapter_90/Article_2.html and https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/ByArticle/Chapter_90/Article_16.html) and in 21 NCAC 16, the Office of Administrative Hearings' copy of the chapter, which the Board's Rules and Laws page links (https://www.ncdentalboard.org/rules.htm). Each question names its section; statute questions link to the section and rule questions to the Board's Rules and Laws page. Licence: Questions, choices and explanations are original work of this site, written from the public text of the North Carolina General Statutes and the North Carolina Administrative Code. Nothing is taken from the Board's examinations, a prep company or a review book.

How it works

An unofficial North Carolina dental jurisprudence practice test: 106 of our own questions on G.S. Chapter 90, Articles 2 and 16 and 21 NCAC 16. The State Board of Dental Examiners gives the real examination and is not affiliated.

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What is left out

Law only, and each question cites its section. The Board's separate infection control and sterilization examination, fees, sedation permits and professional corporations are not asked. Practice for an exam, not medical advice.

  • Renewal is yearly: apply before midnight on January 31, and the license is void after March 31 (21 NCAC 16R .0101, .0108).
  • Dentists owe 15 clock-hours of continuing education each calendar year, hygienists six (21 NCAC 16R .0201, 16I .0201).
  • Treatment records are kept 10 years from the last treatment date; work orders, two (21 NCAC 16T .0101).

Questions and answers

What is the passing score on the North Carolina dental jurisprudence exam?

At least 80 percent. 21 NCAC 16B .0303 sets that score for dentists on the Board's sterilization and jurisprudence examinations, and 21 NCAC 16C .0303 sets the same for dental hygienists.

Is the North Carolina dental jurisprudence exam online?

Yes. The Board's dental license page says its written examinations are offered on-line in two subject areas: infection control and sterilization, and North Carolina jurisprudence.

How many times can you retake the North Carolina jurisprudence exam?

Two additional times in the 12 months after the first attempt, waiting at least 72 hours each time. After three failures, 21 NCAC 16B .0317 requires a Board approved course of study first.

How many questions are on the North Carolina dental jurisprudence exam?

The Board's pages and rules give no question count or time limit, so this page does not guess them. A mock run here asks 25 questions and applies the Board's 80 percent mark, with no clock.

Is this the Board's exam?

No. The questions were written for this site from the public statutes and rules, never from the examination. The North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners has not reviewed this page.

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