Quiz: Ethics and Jurisprudence 2025

DENTAL STICKY SITUATIONS (pages 6-8)

Which of the following can prescribe medication for a patient? 

Which of the following can a dental practice ask about a service animal?

Prescriptive Supervision Pages 10–15

How many years of experience must a hygienist have before being allowed to provide patient care without a dentist present?

Under what circumstances can a dental assistant provide care without a dentist present in the facility?

Indiana State Board of Dentistry Pages 16–17

True or False: The Indiana State Board of Dentistry is resuming continuing education audits beginning 2026.

Dental Treatment: Who Has the Final Say? Pages 18–21

True or False: Cost is one of the most common and major factors influencing patient treatment decisions.

True or False: Access to online health information never influences patient choices.

Indiana Health Records Law Pages 22­–24

Which of the following is NOT information that should be kept in a patient’s dental record?

Which of the following may a dental office charge for providing records to a patient?

Ethical Considerations in Cosmetic Dentistry Pages 26–28

True or false: The use of Botox for dental applications is often considered “off label” by the FDA.

Peer Review Pages 30–32 12

True or false: Dentists are legally required to participate in Peer Review if a patient requests it.

 Which of the following procedures is among the most common type of complaint in the Peer Review process?

Professional Oaths Pages 34–39

True or false: There is one universal oath that dentists take at their graduation

True or False: Oaths are symbolic and professional commitments, not legally binding in court (though violations can have professional/disciplinary consequences)

How many CE hours per renewal cycle are required for dentists and hygienists to maintain their dental licenses in Indiana?

True or False: Dental hygienists are encouraged to apply evidence-based practices and clinical methods to achieve best clinical outcomes.

Radiation Safety Pages 40-42

True or False: The new ADA lead apron recommendations state that aprons are needed for dental X-rays even if machines are not updated and calibrated.

What helps modern dental X-ray machines deliver lower radiation?

True or False: Indiana still requires protection of “five tenths (0.5) mm lead equivalent” protection during radiographic exposure.

Sexual Harassment Pages 44-47

Staff reports of being bullied, discriminated against based on gender and subjected to sexual jokes by colleagues are best described as:

A female dental assistant reports that a long-term patient often makes sexual jokes during appointments, occasionally tries to touch her hand unnecessarily, and she feels uncomfortable but hesitant to speak up because the patient is well-known to the practice. What is the MOST appropriate first step for the dentist-employer to take?

A dental office has no written policy on sexual harassment and has not provided staff training in the last five years. If a staff member files a harassment complaint, what is the MOST likely risk for the dentist-owner?

Which of the following BEST demonstrates a proactive approach to sexual harassment prevention in a dental practice?

Following the Worker Protection Act 2023 in England, Wales, and Scotland, dental practices are now required to: