DENTAL JURISPRUDENCE, ETHICS & PRACTICE MANAGEMENT

1. Which of the following products of machines may a dentist give

testimonials for effectiveness? *code of ethics: article II sec 18
(code of ethics)
I. Thermosens denture
II. Toothpaste
III. IMAX ceramics
IV. Mouthwash
A. II, III IV C. II, IV *if except
B. II, III D. I, II

2. Which refers to a person who has taken courses on dental laboratory

under the supervisor of TESDA?
A. Laboratory assistant
B. Dental technician
C. Dental laboratory employee
D. Dental assistant

3. A dentist must make sure that his/her technique of sterilizing

instruments is an accord with practices approved by the *DOH
A. Leading Dental Specialist
B. Board of dentistry
C. Chapter Society
D. PDA *publishes the guidelines/regulations

4. To which of the following government agency should a dentist pay

his/her occupational tax?
A. Department of trade and industry
B. Bureau of internal revenue
C. The province or city where he/she practices his profession
D. Department of finance

5. The dental technologist can take an impression in case of emergency,

the dental hygienist can take X ray with the supervision of the
dentist.
A. Both statements are true
B. First statement is false, second statement is true
C. Both statements are false
D. First statement is true, second statement is true

6. In case a dentist has mismanaged the treatment of a patient, the

patient come and sought your treatment. What should you do?
A. Do corrective treatment with unnecessary criticism
B. Return patient to first dentist without anything
C. Do connective treatment without informing the first dentist
D. Do corrective treatment without unnecessary criticism

7. Which of the following in NOT an advantage of having a solo clinical

practice?
A. maximum privacy of one’s own conduct
B. freedom to work to much or little without mental reservations
C. sharing of financial risk and initial capital investment
D. income potential is greater after becoming established practice

8. Which crimes involving moral turpitude leading to revocation or

suspension of certificate of registration?
A. Embezzlement
B. Forgery *article III section 22
C. Immorality
D. Publication of defamatory matter

9. What is the violation of the dentist if he/she accidentally cut the

mucosa of a patient with a bur while performing a restorative procedure
on the latter?
A. Culpa aquilian C. culpa contractual *accident
B. Solution indebiti *unjustly acquired D. agreement

10. What particular Section and Article of R.A. 9484 deals with
foreign reciprocity?
A. 31, 4 C. 30, 4
B. 30,5 D. 32, 4

11. What are the measures that clinical staff may take to minimize the
opportunities for cross contamination?

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 I. Waste disposal
II. Personal protective equipment
III. Sterilization of instrument
IV. Waterline maintenance
A. I, II, III, IV C. I, II, III
B. III, IV D. II, IV

12. Who is the chairman of the council on Dental advancement research

materials? *DOST secretary
A. Health Secretary
B. Chairman of the Board of Dentistry
C. TESDA Secretary
D. Chairman of the PRC

13. What is the good defense on a lawsuit for malpractice?

A. Good college grades of the dentist
B. Latest set-up of the clinic
C. Inferred consent
D. Experience and practice, skills

14. The right to practice one’s profession within the limits provided
for by law is ___ _.
A. right in personal *personam: individual C. right in rem *community
B. inherent right D. right of equality

15. To qualify for Dental examination under the dental Act of 1965, a
candidate must have the following qualifications, EXCEPT ____ _.
A. holder of DMM of DDS degree or their accredited dental school
B. good moral character
C. minimum requirement of two years dental school
D. natural born Filipino citizen

16. what is the virtue to do good despite every difficulty?

A. Prudence *right reason C. Justice
B. Temperament *self-control D. Fortitude

17. If the dentist fails to properly perform his duty, ignorance,

negligence, unskillful or moral depravity, the dentist is guilty of
A. Negligence of performance
B. malpractice performance of duties
C. illegal practice performance
D. moral turpitude

18. In treatment planning, the dentist should consider a patient’s ethnic

identity and heritage because the patient’s cultural background
influences the formation of his health-related beliefs and attitudes.
A. The statement is not correct, but the reason is accurate
B. Both the statement and the reason are correct but not correct
C. The statement is correct, but the reason is not
D. Both the statement and the reason are correct and related

19. A dentist should report to appropriate authority for instances of

gross and continual faulty treatment by another dentist. The action is
considered as ________ _.
A. expert testimony C. professional
B. justifiable circumstances D. justifiable criticism

20. These are the following scope of duties of the dental hygienist?
EXCEPT _______ _.
A. Performs surface application of medicament on teeth
B. Sterilize dental instrument
C. Remove calcified deposits and stains from exposed surfaces of the
teeth
D. Mechanically construct artificial fixtures inside the patient’s
mouth

21. Office door lettering for building signs on the first floor should
be NOT greater in size than _____ _. *article III sec 20.1 (code of
ethics)
A. 12cmx12cm C. 6cmx8cm
B. 8cmx8cm D. 6cmx6CM

22. What article ______ under R.A. 9484 refers to the practice of
dentistry dental hygiene and dental technology?
A. VI C. III
B. IV D. V
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 23. In what Section of Rule III of R.A. 9484 that deals with unethical
conduct of a dental technologies in the manner of talking and
criticizing the dentist who sent master cast to their laboratory for
denture construction?
A. 22 C. 23
B. 24 D. 25

24. The professional identification card shall be renewed every _____

years.
A. ten C. three *article III sec 19
B. five D. four

25. Preceptorship program refers to a training program in any of the

specialties in dentistry which should be: *article II sec 12.3
I. University base run by specialist duly accredited by CHED
II. University base run by licensed dentist duly accredited by
TESDA
III. Hospital base run by licensed dentist duly accredited by DOH
IV. Hospital base run by specialist duly accredited by DOH
A. I, II C. I, III
B. IV, III D. I, IV

26. A patient goes to your office suffering of tooth pain, and you know
that either root canal therapy or extraction is needed. You know that
the patient does not have enough money. What should you do?
A. Tell root canal therapy is expensive
B. Refer the patient to another dentist
C. Present relevant information regarding extraction and RCT
D. Tell that extraction is cheaper and wear denture

27. What include in the Quasi-Judicial functions of the Board of

Dentistry?
A. Investigation of the violation of law *article II sec 6
B. Giving examinations as prescribed by law
C. Checking and rating examination papers of examinee
D. Prescribing a standardized syllabus

28. Which of the following in the BEST defense of a charge of

malpractice?
A. Contributory negligence is the important factor in the defense of a
malpractice
B. Note on the dental record every order or instruction given to the
patient
C. Important to assume liability and have amicable arrangement of the
bill
D. Important to admit all negligence and the administrative case be
acquitted

29. Penal provision is in what Article and Section of the R.A. 9484?
A. III, 22 *revocation of cert reg C. V, 33
B. II, 33 *non existent D. IV, 22 *non existent

30. What are the ways to provide capital in putting up a private

clinic EXCEPT?
A. Inheritance C. Earning saved
B. Government LGU D. Borrowing

31. Which of the following describes moral turpitude?

A. An ideal way of caring patients
B. An offense contrary to justice, honesty and principles or good
morals
C. Act of charity and kindness
D. Humane treatment of sick individuals

32. A writ ordering a person to attend a court to bring relevant

documents is called ______ _.
A. Subpoena *invited to give testimony C. summons *attends hearing
B. Subpoena duces tecum D. search warrant

33. Which of the following comprise of all legal rules and principles
affecting the practice of dentistry?
A. PRC Law C. Commissioner Law
B. Dental jurisprudence D. Public Health Law

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 34. What are the good factors to be considered in putting a dental
clinic?
I. Well equipped
II. Size of the clinic
III. Good location
IV. Rate of charging the patient
A. III, IV C. II, III, IV
B. I, II, III D. I, II, IV

35. The board of dentistry has the power to suspend or revoke the
validity of the certificate of registration due to unprofessional or
unethical conduct or due to malpractice. This power of the board shall
be appealable to the ______ _.
A. Judge of court of appeals
B. PDA president
C. Chairman of the board of dentistry
D. Professional Regulation Commission *article III sec 22

36. What is the desired temperature and time required for effective
sterilization technique in autoclave?
A. 110 degree centigrade 2 hours
B. 130 degree centigrade 30 minutes
C. 120 degree centigrade 30 minutes
D. 140 degree centigrade 1 hour

37. Who among the following persons is allowed to render oral health
promotions and preventive measures, perform scaling and polishing of
the teeth.
I. Dental assistant
II. Dentist
III. Dental hygienist
IV. Dental technologist
A. I, II C. II, IV
B. II, III D. I, III

38. Management means _______ _.

I. Directing an organization and making policies
II. Deals with the execution of the policy
III. Controlling and planning
IV. Building human and physical resources into dynamic
organizational unit
A. I, III, IV C. I, II, IV
B. II, III, IV D. I, II, III

39. Which regulatory body that responsible for the accreditation of

dental school? ______ _.
A. Board of Dentistry
B. Council on Dental education *regulating + standardizing curriculum
C. Philippine Dental Association
D. Commission on Higher Education

40. Where do a dentist should pay his/her occupational tax?

A. To the municipality or city where he/she practice
B. To the national government
C. COA
D. BIR

41. What is the penalty for any person who practice the profession to
whom the definition for the practice of dentistry, dental hygiene or
dental technology does not apply?
A. Fine only for more than 500,000
B. Not less than 200,000 nor more than 500,000 pesos or imprisonment
for a period of not less than 2 years and one day nor more than
five years or both. *article V sec 33
C. Not less than 200,000 nor more than 1,000,000 pesos or imprisonment
D. Imprisonment only for more than 5 years

42. What is the extraordinary remedy which is issued by a superior court

to an inferior court commanding the letter to send up the record of
particular case where a question of justification of the same or
irregularity in its proceeding is raised?
A. Prohibition C. Certiorary *correction
B. Quo warranto D. Mandamus *mandating/ordering

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 43. A dentist can make a newspaper announcement in the following cases
EXCEPT ______ _. *article III sec 21 (code of ethics)
A. Limited nature of practice
B. Changing clinic location
C. Use out model technology *new technology
D. Opening of a clinic

44. Dr. A willfully destroyed a natural tooth of his patient with the aim
to replace it with an unnecessary artificial tooth. What should be the
charge against the Dentist?
A. Minor physical injuries
B. Respondent superior
C. Serious physical injuries
D. Res ipsa loquitor *the thing speaks for itself; eg. wrong exo tth

45. In what Rule and Section under the rules and regulations of R.A
9484, is the composition of the board of Dentistry?
A. 2, 4 C. 3, 4
B. 2, 5 D. 3, 5

46. Which of the following refers to the power to extract a fee on a

product, income, activity, for public purposes?
A. Taxation C. Eminent domain
B. Obligation D. Police power

47. What article in R. A. 9484, refers to the penal provision and

enforcement?
A. VI C. VIII
B. IV D. V

48. What are the following advantages of a Military Dentistry?

I. As the rank goes higher the salary increases
II. Good retirement benefits
III. Opportunity to take post graduate courses
IV. Immediate rank and salary grades
A. I, II, III, IV C. II
B. III, IV D. I, II, III

49. A licensed dentist who committed serious ignorance and negligence

in the practice of dentistry of dentistry maybe charge of the
following, EXCEPT _____ _.
A. Criminal case
B. Administrative case
C. Civil case
D. Civil and administrative case *double jeopardy is not allowed

50. Under normal conditions, late examinee may be admitted if the

tardiness does not exceed ____ _.
A. 10 minutes and no examinee has finished taking the examination
B. 30 minutes provided that no examinee has submitted his paper
C. 20 minutes regardless an examiner has left
D. 15 minutes regardless an examiner has left

51. The following causes of complaint against a professional are

EXCEPT ______ _.
A. conviction of a criminal offense involving moral turpitude
B. insanity
C. negligence
D. unprofessional conduct

52. What type of obligation arises from awful, voluntary and unilateral
acts based on the principle that no one shall be unjustly enriched or
benefited at the expense of another?
A. Obligation or Quantum Merit
B. Obligation arising from practice of profession
C. Obligation arising from contract
D. Obligation arising from quasi contracts

53. To prevent the cross contamination of contagious diseases are the

following EXCEPT _____ _.
A. use disposable dental instrument and cups
B. wash instrument in the running water
C. cleaning and sterilization of instrument
D. mask and eye goggles

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 54. Case A dentist with a gross continual faulty treatment; Case B
Dentist continuously practicing with a revoked license.
A. Case A involve malpractice, Case B involved illegal practice
B. Case A involve illegal practice and case B involve malpractice
C. Both cases involve malpractice
D. Both cases involve illegal practice

55. Identity terms that refers to the power of the state, vested on the
legislature, to enact such wholesome and reasonable laws that shall
promote the general welfare of the people.
A. Police power
B. Power to impose due process of law
C. Power to penalize crime
D. Impost judgment

56. Which is the MOST important point that a patient appreciates from a
dentist?
A. Modern equipment
B. Good service
C. Cleanliness and personality
D. Frankness

57. The dentist need NOT supervise his associates and his auxiliaries in
the performance of their duties, because they are already licensed.
A. Both statements are correct
B. Both statements are incorrect *article I sec 4 (code of ethics)
C. The first statement is incorrect, but the second is correct
D. The first statement is correct, nut the second is incorrect

58. What is the BEST manner to do by a dentist in case of treatment

failure?
A. Treat the failure and correct it, don’t admit the failure
B. Treat the failure, don’t collect payment anymore
C. Refer the patient to another dentist
D. Tell the patient and apologized

59. Which of the following refers to wrongful act which resulting from
imprudence, negligence, lack of foresight or skill?
A. Certiorari *writ; order or higher court to lower court C. Delitos *felony
B. Culpa D. Dolo *no element of negligence

60. What Rule and Section of R.A. 9484 refers to reciprocity to

citizens of foreign country which shall be admitted to practice
dentistry in the country?
A. 3, 31 C. 4, 32
B. 4,31 D. 3, 32

61. Which of the following does NOT stipulates in the Section 1 of the
bill of rights that no person shall be deprived of certain rights
without due process of law?
A. Life and Liberty C. Property
B. Equal Protection of Law D. Practice of Dentistry

62. It refers to a dentist has acquired in college. What he is

expecting to acquire from time to time from the progress of dental
science?
A. Professional trust C. Skill
B. Learning D. Experience

63. The following are the important aspects of community dentistry?

I. Introduce a well-equipped clinic
II. To reduce dental caries
III. To apply learned principle in dentistry
IV. To cure and manage diseases
A. I, II, IV C. I, II, III
B. II, II, IV D. I, III, IV

64. Which of the following reasons why you reduce fee for this type of
patient?
I. Person with disability
II. Charity cases
III. Relative

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 IV. Lay minister
A. I, III C. II, IV
B. III, IV D. I, II, III

65. The doctrine of RES IPSA LOQUITOR states that ______ _.

A. Where the accident or act was so simply and obviously that any
juror in his ordinary experience would know it.
B. No expert testimony is ever necessary because of the evidence is
presence in the oral cavity
C. Expert testimony is always necessary
D. Expert medical testimony is always necessary

66. What are the advantages of renting/leasing dental equipment?

I. No big capital outlay is needed
II. Less costly that direct buying
III. No equity required
IV. Free capital outlay
A. I, IV C. I, III
B. II, III D. I, II, III

67. What particular Article and Section of R.A. 9484, deals with the
criminal case filed to a person?
A. V, 33 C. IV, 22
B. V, 32 D. V, 30

68. Code of Ethics for dentist under Article IV Section ________ refers
to membership and financial support.
A. 23 C. 25
B. 24 D. 22

69. Success in dentistry as a profession is measured by the following

criteria EXCEPT _____ _.
A. Informed and educate patients
B. Improvement of patient’s health
C. Financial gains *if as a form of business
D. Quality of service rendered

70. The parent of a dental patient, who was seated in one corner of the
reception room, suffered minor head injury, when a flower vase placed in
a precarious position on top a wooden stand suddenly fell on her head.
The injured parent can recover damages against the dentist on the
basis of ______________ _.
A. Quasi-contract
B. Res ipsa loguitor
C. Acts or omission punished as a crime
D. Quasi-Delicts

71. A dentist who wants to established and maintain a good practice

should ______ _.
A. Advertise thru newspaper and magazines
B. Charge or collect high professional fees
C. Employ and agent or solicitor
D. Equip the clinic with up-to-date dental facilities and materials

72. Salus populi suprema lex esto means________.

A. The welfare of the supreme power is the supreme law
B. Ignorance of the law excuses no one *ignorantia juris non excusat
C. The welfare of the people is the supreme law.
D. To use your own as not to injure other *sic utero tuo ut alienum non laedas

73. Which of the following reasons why a dental school must provide a
dental chair for every four students?
I. More knowledge to learned
II. Adequate dental units per students has better supervision
III. Adequate number of students per dental unit is a must
IV. Adequate skill is developed
A. II, III C. II, IV
B. I, II, IV D. I, II, III

74. In what Article and Section under R.A. 9484 refers to the exemption
of the 65 years old dentist to Continuing Professional Education?
A. III, 28 C. III, 29
B. IV, 28 D. IV, 29

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 75. What is the proof of contributory negligence mean?
I. When a patient negligence to comply with the prescribe
medicine
II. Negligence of dental hygienist
III. Negligence of dental technologist
IV. When a patient choked during the impression taking due to
his/her uncooperative behavior.
A. I, IV C. II, IV
B. I, II,III D. II, III

76. Which of the following criminally liable persons is NOT involved in

the direct execution but cooperates in the execution of the offense by
previous or simultaneous acts?
A. Arresto mayor C. Accessories *after
B. Accomplice D. Principals

77. Which section _____ of the R.A 9484 that stipulate the powers and
functions of the Board to regulate the registration and practice of
dentistry?
A. 9 *compensation + allowances of board C. 6
B. 8 *term of office D. 10 *suspension + removal

78. Any person who shall violate the generic law and convicted for the
first time shall suffer the penalty of ______ _.
A. Fine in the amount of not less than four thousand pesos
B. Imprisonment of not less than two years
C. Fine in the amount of not more than ten thousand pesos
D. Mere reprimand, recorded in the book of PRC

79. The passport in the legitimate practice of dentistry in the

country is the _____ _.
A. Certificate of registration
B. Certificate of passing
C. Certificate of participation
D. Certification of recognition

80. Which of the following grounds are applicable in order to file a

criminal case under R.A . 9484 Article V Section 33?
I. Licensed dentist who shall abet the illegal practice of
dentistry
II. Serious ignorance in the practice of dentistry
III. Making false advertisement regarding his/her professional
attainment
IV. Any person who shall assume or advertise as a specialist
without having been conferred such title in a legally
constituted school
A. II, III C. III, IV
B. I, II, IV D. I, III, IV

81. The R.A. 9484, is act to regulate the practice of dentistry, dental
hygiene, dental technology and repealing two R.A.
A. R.A. 4419 *should be 4419 + 768 C. R.A. 521
B. R.A. 768 *dental hygienist D. R.A. 223

82. Which one of the BEST and honorable method of increasing one’s
practice?
A. To employ agent or solicitors
B. Place neon signboard
C. Total patient service satisfaction
D. Advertise in newspaper

83. The following practices may help a dentist increase his/her

available operative time for treating patient? EXCEPT ______ ?
A. By referring children patient to pedodontist for more efficient
handling the problem
B. Perform the procedure of treatment with appointment
C. Set an available day for appointment
D. Perform the procedure without appointment

84. The following persons are required to take the refresher course
after failing three times consecutively, EXCEPT ______ _.
A. Dental hygienist C. dental technician *dental technologist
B. Dentist D. dental technologist

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 85. Making false advertisement publishing his/her professional
attainment may be charge under R.A. 9484 Article _______ ,
Section ____ _.
A. II, 22 C. IV, 22
B. III, 22 D. IV 21

86. One of the major characteristics of the student influence by dental

education is:
A. honesty C. Character
B. ability D. personality

87. Ergonomics is the study of _______.

A. Time and motion to measure and monitor efficiency
B. Man in relation to his working environment
C. The arrangement for digital work
D. Man in relation to his work

88. ____________ is the law which comprises all the legal rules and
principle affecting the practice of Dentistry:
A. PRC Law C. Commissioner law
B. Public health law D. Dental Jurisprudence

89. Which of the following is NOT a good practice to patient?

A. Give reason of fee arrangements
B. Sending thank you cards
C. Give discount
D. Use of scientific terms to create a good impression

90. What Section and Article of the R.A. 9484 contains the scope of
practice of dentist, dental hygienist and dental technologist?
A. 3, II C. 4, III
B. 4, I D. 5, II

91. Which of the following procedures than dental technology can work
with or without the supervision of a licensed dentist?
A. He can take impression in the laboratory from patients
B. He can prepare rest seal only
C. He can do procedures outside of the oral cavity
D. He can fit dentures in the patients mouth

92. Which of the following advantages of having dental assistant?

A. More effort to render
B. Personal conflicts
C. Additional expenses are involve
D. Patients can be given better service

93. This refers to a method of payment for services where the insurers
pay provider a fixed amount for such patient treated regardless of the
type, complexity or number of services required,
A. capitation C. Credit cards
B. cash D. Personal check

94. What is the best precautionary measure that a dentist that a

dentist can share as one of the main goals to avoid contamination of
public line canals?
A. Abide with the DENR environmental Management Bureau
B. Abide with LGU ordinance
C. Follow city ordinance regarding sewerage management
D. Construction of private septic tank

95. What article of R.A. 9484 refers to the professional regulatory

board of dentistry?
A. IV C. V
B. II D. III

96. A dentist who fails to practice in accordance with the required

standard is guilty of _______ _.
A. illegal practice C. negligence
B. unprofessional conduct D. moral turpitude

97. The extension of credit to a patient should be considered as

______.
A. Ethical C. desirable
B. courtesy D. an obligation

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 98. Dental licensure examination ensures that dentist have the same
basic knowledge in dentistry, thus, dental education in the country
need NOT be regulated and standardized. This statement is ________ _.
A. not important C. false
B. uncertain D. true

99. What should a dentist do, if a patient refuses to have an x-ray?

A. Not make an entry of such insignificance in his record
B. Make an entry in his records of the patient’s refusal and retain
the records for at least 6 years
C. Keep record of the refusal for at least 2 years
D. Keep record of the refusal for at least 1 year

100. What particular Article and Section of R.A. 9484 deals with the
administrative case filed to a dentist?
A. III, 21 C. II, 21
B. II, 22 d. III, 22

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