DENTAL JURISPRUDENCE, ETHICS AND PRACTICE MANAGEMENT

INSTRUCTION: Select the correct answer for each of the following questions.
Mark only one answer for each item by shading the box corresponding to the
letter of your choice on the answer sheet provided. STRICTLY NO ERASURES
ALLOWED. Use pencil no.2 only.

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. The following are advantages of urban dental practice, EXCEPT __________.

A. more social pressure
B. high quality of care practice
C. near supplies and establishment
D. highly trained and skills are available

2. Which of the following information is entered in the control list of

Professional Regulation Commission registration?
A. duly registered dentist
B. Foreign dentist practicing in the Philippines
C. Who have done malpractice,
D. Dentist with revoked or 'suspended license

3. How dentist can BEST serve the public?

A. giving his service to the best of his ability
B. charge fixed rate
C. giving free service
D. undercharging his patients

4. An accident occurs and a person is seriously injured and treated by a

dentist who happens to be near the scene of the accident. Although the
patient could not give his consent to the treatment still have an
obligation to pay for the services of the dentist?
A. Yes, because under the Quasi-delict law
B. No, because of the Res Ipsa Loquitor
C. Yes, because under the Quiasi-Contract Law
D. No, because of the Respondent Supervisor

5. Which of the following measures that clinical staff may take to minimize
the opportunities for cross contamination?
I. Waste disposal
II. Personal protective equipment
III. Sterilization of equipment
IV. Waterline and sewerage maintenance
A. II, III, IV C. II, IV .
B. III, IV D. I, II, III

6. How may a dentist efficiently collect his/fees for dental service

rendered?
A. By filing an action of court
B. By collecting, fees from co-workers of the patient
C. By collecting fees after the course of treatment
D. By sending the bill before treatment

7. The professional identification card shall be renewed every four years

and shall earned a corresponding continuing professional development
units.
A. The first 'statement is incorrect the second statement is correct.
B. The first statement is correct, the second statement is incorrect
C. Both statement is correct
D. Both statement is incorrect

8. Each dentist has a greater responsibility to his / her community. In

fact, a very first article of the regulatory code is duty to the community
which includes the following considevations EXCEPT _________.
A. Professional consultation and referral
B. Emergency service
C. Primary duty
D. Delegation of services

9. Select the inherent Police Power of the government in relation to the

practices of dentistry.
A. Arrest dentist who are law violators
B. Protect the property of the dental
C. Protect the people in general
D. Protect and regulate the practice of dentistry

Retyped from: J** 20** Sample exam 1

 10. What are the causes of the revocation or suspension of certificate of
registrations of a dentist?
I. Willful distraction or mutilation of a natural tooth, use of fraud
or false statement to obtain a certificate of registration
II. Prescribe drugs or medicine for the treatment of oral diseases or
lesions.
III. Prevents and or corrects malposition of the teeth
IV. Convicted of malpractice
A. I IV C. I, III
B. II, IV D. II, III

11. Which of the following first priority of the dental team?

A. Set up staff meetings
B. Collect all outstanding accounts receivable.
C Serve all patients with courtesy and a quality service-oriented policy
D. Define total quality management

12. In order for a malpractice case to prosper there must be a __________.

I. proof of evidence and injury
II. Negligence
III. testimony
A. I, II C. II, III
B. I, III. D. I,II, III

13. The Board of Dentistry is composed of five members according to R.A. 9484
Acticle II Section __________.
A. 5 C. 9
B. 10 D. 8

14. Which of the following substances are type of hazardous waste in the
dental clinic?
I. Toxic
II. Ignitable
III. Reactive
IV. Corrosive
A. I, III C. III, IV.
B. I, II, IV D. II, III, IV

15. Which of the following are the methods to maintain a good dental
practice?
I. advertise in selected magazines
II. equip clinic with the modern facilities
III. attends social activities
IV. attend seminars
A. I, III, IV C. I, II, III
B. III, IV D. II, IV

16. In order to continually enhance one's professional competence, eyery

dental technologies shall pursue continuing education offered by the
following, EXCEPT ___________.
A. specialty group accredited by the PRC
B. accredited professional organizations
C. chapter with CPD accreditation
D. dental traders

17. The functions of the professional Regulation Commission are the

following, EXCEPT _______.
A. to administer licensure examination
B. to regulate and supervise the practice of the profession
C. to maintain profession conduct and ethics
D. tp appoint Board members, and chairman

18. Which of the following, is NOT a qualification for membership of the

board of dentistry?
A. Not a faculty member of the school
B. Philippine Dental Association membership for ten years
C. Natural born citizen of the Philippines
D. Duly registered dentist of the Philippines and practicing for more than
ten years.

19. To prevent cross-contamination to patients from dental operatory units,

a dents should use handpieces, and water supply hoses that are fitted with
which type of valves
A. Anti-retraction C. Pressure
B. Depressurization D. Retraction

Retyped from: J** 20** Sample exam 2

 20. The following are the steps to be observed to control profuse bleeding
after tooth extraction EXCEPT __________.
A. lay down for a rest C. Pressure packing
B. Electro cautery D. take tranexamic acid

21. In order to sustain a malpractice action, the patient must _______.

I. apply the doctrine of Res Ipsa Loquitor
II. admit negligence
III. Keep up-to-date records
IV. show the proximate cause of the injuries.
A. II, III, IV C. II, IV
B. I, III, IV D, I, II

22. Purchase of dental products is under the R.A. 9484 Rule ____ Section
______ paragraph ______.
A. 1, 4, X C. 1, 3, X
B. 2, 4, IX D. 2, 4, X

23. The Council of Dental Education requires that the length of study of the
regular dental course is ______ years.
A. 7 C. 5
B. 6 D. 8

24. What law does the Dentist violate if being charge with unprofessional
conduct ?
A. RA-9484, article 5 , section 33
B. RA 8494, article 5, section 22
C. RA 9484, article 3, section 33
D. RA 9484, article 3 ,section 22

25. Which of the following are the obligations of a filipino dentist ?

I. Defend your country III. Lead a clean and frugal life
II. Indulge in frivolity IV. Enlist in the army
A. I , IV C. I, III
B. III, IV D. II, III

26. Which of the following is NOT a cause of complaint against a Dentist?

A. Insanity
B. Conviction of a criminal offense involving moral turpitude
C. Accidents
D. Unprofessional conduct

27. Which of the following are the important aspects of community dentistry?
I. To introduce 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 III, IV
B. I, II, III D. II, III, IV.

28. The most frequent mode of transmission of microbes in the clinic is

_________.
A. air-borne aerosol C. contact to patient
B. contaminated instruments D. water-borne

29. Which of the following dates are shown in the dental records?
I. Date when X-ray is taken
II. Date of medical clearance
III. Date of birth
IV. Date of first appointment
A. II, IV C. I, III, IV
B. II, III, IV D. I, II, IV

30. After how many years from the date of revocation of a license can a
dentist petition for reissuance certificate ?
A. Six C. One
B. Three D. two

31. What is the right of the state to regulate the practice of dentistry?
A. Judicial power C. Police power
B. Executive power D. Power of taxation

32. The following purposes of at least one pre trial or hearing conference
are EXCEPT __________.
A. agree to settle disputed case
B. payment of docketing and other administrative papers for submission
C. set time table for hearing, settle undisputed facts as possible
D. dentify the disagreement to be addressed

Retyped from: J** 20** Sample exam 3

 33. What is the pertinent medical data that is relevant to dental practice
that should include the dental records?
I. Gender
II. Heart condition
III. Allergies and medication
IV. Diabetes Mellitus
A.II C. I, IV
B.II, III, IV D. I, II

34. The following are requirements for a dental hygiene to be admitted to the
licensure examination for dental hygienist, EXCEPT _________.
A. completed the refresher course in dental hygiene required after failing
three consecutive licensure examinations
B. citizen of the Philippine
C. completed the refresher course in dental hygiene required after failing
two consecutive licensure examinations
D. finished the two years certificate in dental hygiene

35. An infectious microorganisms maybe transferred from the patient to

members of the dental team ; Contamination can be transferred from the
dental teams to the patient through exposure from the materials and
contact to mucosal lesions and other dental instruments.
A. Both statements are false
B. The first statement is true the second statement is false
C. Both statements are true
D. First statement is false, the second statement is true

36. Which basic principle of a contract states that contract is perfected by

more consent?
A. Relativity C. Autonomy
B. Con-sensuality D. Mutuality

37. What are the good factors of practice management? EXCEPT ________.
A. renting a car
B. wise handling of personnel
C. effective care of schedule
D. dental records

38. Two or more dentist practicing may share their expense for the following:
EXCEPT ________.
A. Personal entertainment expenses
B. Office space
C. Quality purchases
D. Employees salary

39. Waste water coming from the cuspidor of the dental chair should be drain
in a ________.
A. separate private septic tank with exhaust drainage canal to the public
B. public septic tank without drainage
C. public septic tank with drainage
D. separate private septic tank

40. The dentist should refrain from any act that might reflect unfavorably on
the dignity of the __________.
A. Organization C. Company
B. Dental profession D. Association

41. What is the Article _____ and Section ____ of R.A. 9484 if a Dentist
charge with administrative case ?
A. III and 22 C. III and 33
B. IV and 22 D. V and 33

42. Which of the following damages which include physical suffering, mental
anguish, fright, serious anxiety and social humiliation?
A. Actual damages C. Temperate images
B. Moral damages D. Liquidated damages

43. Dentists treat seizures in the dental office EXCEPT ______

A. induce sleep
B. position patient on one side, suction oral cavity,
C. protect patient from injury.
D. administer oxygen- 4 to 6 L/minute by nasal canula

44. What rule___ and section __ under the rules and regulations of R.A
9484 is the composition of the board of Dentistry?
A. 2 and 5 C. 3 and 4
B. 2 and 4 D. 3 and 5

Retyped from: J** 20** Sample exam 4

 45. The following are some of the important principles of systematic dental
office procedure , EXCEPT _______.
A. use of facilities
B. unnecessary duplication of work and records
C. good flow of work
D. movement of staff should be kept to a maximum

46. The dental technologist can take an impression in case of emergency; The
dental hygienist can take X-ray and impressions without the supervision of
the dentist.
A. Both statements are true
B. First statement is true, second statement is false
C. First Statement is false, second statement is true
D. Both statements are false

47. Epinephrine is the first and most important treatment for anaphylaxis ;It
should be IV administered as soon as anaphylaxis is recognized to prevent
the progression to hypertension.
A. Both statements are false
B. Both statements are true
C. The first statement is false, the second statement is true
D. The first statement is true, the second statement is false

48. Moral damages can be charged with the following, EXCEPT ________
A. psychological suffering C. mental anguish
B. fright D. besmirched reputation

49. What article under R.A. 9484 refers to the practice of dentistry, dental
hygiene and dental technology?
A. II C. V
B. IV D. I

50. In the administrative procedure before the Dental Board approve for the
revocation of a dentist certificate of registration is the conviction
requires proof beyond reasonable doubt?
A. No, administrative and criminal proceedings both do not need proof
beyond reasonable doubt
B. Depends on the nature of the case
C. Yes
D. No, no proof need beyond reasonable doubt

51. What should be the dentist do, to establish and maintain a good practice?
A. Charge or collect high professional fees
B. Employ an agent or solicitor
C. Advertise thru newspaper and magazines
D. Equip the clinic with modern facilities and use up-to-date dental
materials

52. The following are objectives of dental practic EXCEPT

A. restore anatomy and aesthetics
B. to keep abreast of new dental trends
C. physically fit sometimes
D. to be aware of the social and economic aspect

53. Circumstances where the act of the person is said to be in accordance

with the law, so that such person is deemed not to have violated the law
and is free from both criminal and civil liability is ________.
A. exempting C. mitigating
B. aggraviating D. Justifiable

54. What is the virtue to do good despite every difficulty?

A. Prudence C. Fortitude
B. Justice D. Temperament

55. You may want to have witnesses testify in your favor, you are responsible
for having them appear voluntary and if a person will not agree you may
use a subpoena Addendum along with a subpoena, you must include payment to
the witness of a daily fee and milage for appearing, attach a map or
directions to the hearing location.
A. Both statements are false
B. The first statehent is true; the second statement is false
C. The first statement is false; the second statement is true
D. Both statements are true

56. Identify the law which govern the relationship of the government with its
citizens
A. Human Law C. Private law
B. Public law D. Divine law

Retyped from: J** 20** Sample exam 5

 57. The following purposes of a prehearing conference to an administrative
case filed EXCEPT __________.
A. to display an appropriate caring behavior to plaintiff
B. agree on as many of the undisputed facts
C. identity the real disagreements to be address
D. clarify misunderstanding

58. The following are the infection control principles and practices in the
dental office, EXCEPT __________.
A. cleaning and disinfection
B. hand hygiene waste disposal
C. personal Protective Equipment
D. precautions, etiquette

59. Which power is NOT an inherent power of the State?

A. power of taxation
B. Penal Power
C. Police power
D. Eminent Power or eminent domain

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

61. After the period of suspension is over, a dentist is automatically

reinstated.
A. false, he has to petition for reinstatement and convince the board that
he is once again fit to serve the public
B. false, he has to apply anew for a Certificate of Registration as though
he were a new examinee
C. true he has to petition for reinstatement and can immediately start
practicing again
D. true can immediately start practicing

62. Which of the following agency shall a dentist may report any violations
of the code of ethics of dentistry?
A. Board of dentistry
B. Philippine Dental Association
C. Council on dental education
D. Professional Regulation Commission

63. The Board of Dentistry has the power to suspend or revoke the validity
of the certificate of registration due to unprofessional, unethical
conduct or due to malpractice, shall be appealable to the _______.
A. PRC commissioner
B. Court of appeats
C. PDA President
D. Chairman of the Board of Dentistry

64. What is the eduivalent of the “Law of the Land" a law which hears before
it condemns, proceeds upon inquiry, and judgement only after a trial?
A. Competent jurisdiction C.Remedial law
B. Due process of law. D. Judicial proceedings

65. Which is NOT the essential elements in both libel and slander cases?
A. The imputation is defamatory in nature
B. The publication is with good motive
C. The publication is with criticism
D. There is publication with bad intention

66. Which circumstances in the commission of the crime that do not entirely
free the accused from the criminal liability but serve only to reduce the
penalty is _________.
A. aggravating circumstances
B. exempting Circumstances
C. mitigating circumstances
D. Justifying circumstances

67. The following records are needed for the dental office, EXCEPT:
A. Forms for various tax reports
B. The dentist's personal and family records
C. Records used for the individual patients
D. Records which concerns both dentist and practice

Retyped from: J** 20** Sample exam 6

 68. In what Article and Section under R.A.9484 refers to Dental Technologist
scope of practice?
A. 2, 4 C. 3, 2
B. 4, 2 D. 1, 4

69. What most ethical manner of external marketing of dental services?

A. Advertising in the newspaper
B. Give professional /business cards
C. Solicitation of patient by agents
D. Advertising on internet

70. A duly registered dental practitioner should consider the following in

establishing his professional fee to a patient.
I. Complexity of the procedure
II. Cost of medicines and materials/supplies used
III. Financial capability of the patient
IV. Bank account
A. I, IV C. I, II, III
B. I, III, IV D. II, III

71. What is the BEST precautionary measure that a dentist can share the main
goal to avoid contamination of public sewerage line canals?
A. Abide with the DENR Environmental Management Bureau policy
B. Abide with LGU ordinance on Waste management
C. Construction of private septic tank and follow city ordinance
D. Follow city ordinance regarding sewerage management police

72. Which is NOT a factor of a patient in determining the professional fee?

A. Patient's capacity to pay
B. Nature of the case.
C. Cost of material involved
D. Bank account

73. Which of the following Republic Act refers to the function of the board
of dentistry to issue a subpoena duces tecum to secure the appearance of
witnesses and the production of documents?
A. 768 C. 9484
B. 2151 D. 2215

74. What Article and Section under R.A. 9484 refers to the grounds of
criminal offense by a dentist who shall abet the illegal practice of
dentistry?
A. IV, 33 C. IV, 22
B. V, 22 D. V, 33

75. What is the legal cause if a patient failed to pay his\her fee for a
dental treatment?
A. Breach of contract
B. Tort
C. Common law
D. Negligence of the patient

76. A general practitioner who incorporates orthodontic treatment in his

private practice is expected to exercise _________.
A. the standard of a general practitioner in the locality.
B. a higher degree of skill and care to the patient
C. experience in the school base.
D. the standard required of a specialist

77. Can the dentist be paid for the time spent in the education of his
patients like presentation of the plan of treatment?
A. No, the patient should not pay for intangible services
B. Yes, this is regarded as a form of health service
C. Yes, if it is a consultation
D. No, weather he is new or old patient

78. The Professional Regulation Comission to which dentistry belongs is

directly under the _________.
A. Legislative Department
B. Department of Labor and Employment
C. Executive Department
D. Department of Health

79. What is the BEST advantage of practicing dentistry in the academe?

A. You can specialize in a particular field
B. Transition to private practice is easter and smoother
C. You can earn the respect, and admiration of students
D. Travel risk because of speaking engagements

Retyped from: J** 20** Sample exam 7

 80. The action of the Board of Dentistry in revoking a certificate of
registration of a dentist, to whom this can be appealed?
A. President of the Philippine Regulation Commission
B. President of the Philippines Dental Association
C. Philippine Regulation Commission
D. Senate President

81. RA 9484 seeks to evaluate the practice of the following professionals,

EXCEPT _______.
A. Dental hygiene C. Dental technology
B. Nursing D. Dentistry

82. What are the reasons on infection control and so important in the dental
office?
I. Prevents the growth of bacteria
II. Prevents spread of disease
III. Protects staff
IV. Prevents death
A. I, II, III C. I, III, IV
B. II, III, IV D. I, II, III, IV

83. Which refers to entering another without permission person's property of

the owner?
A. Certiorari C. Quo Warranto
B. Judgement D. Trespass

84. What is the definition of dental ethics?

A. The code of conduct used to guide the affairs of the dental profession
B. Unwritten code of inter professional conduct between the doctor and
their patients
C. Set of rules and guidelines for dentist
D. The science of morals among the dentist

85. Public health dentistry involves practice among ___________.

A. marginalize and fortunate people
B. indigent patients
C. government employees only
D. people belonging to tribal group

86. Which of the following belongs to code of ethics?

I. Lead a clean and frugal life
II. Be not easily discourage
III. Wealth with dishonor is preferable to poverty with honor
IV. Indulge in frivolity
A. II, IV C. I, II
B. II, III D. I, IV

87. The professional identification card shall be renewed

A. Every 4 year C. Every 3 years
B. Every 2 years D. Every year

88. Statement made by a witness under oath is a ________

A. testimony C. supposition
B. presumption D. prohibition

89. What particular Article and Section of R.A. 9484 deals with the penal
provision of R.A. 9484?
A. V, 33 C. V, 32
B. V, 31 D. IV, 33

90. Which of the following procedures is used during the process of caught in
the act and or surveilance?
A. Quantum merit C. Res ipsa loquitor
B. Inflagrante delict D. Quasi delict

91. The board of dentistry shall report the rating obtained by each candidate
within 20 days after the last day of examination to the
A. Commissioners of the PRC
B. Chairman of the PRC
C. Commission on Higher Education
D. Professional Regulation Commission

Retyped from: J** 20** Sample exam 8

 92. In the Philippine Dental Act of 2007, a dental hygiene refers to the
following, EXCEPT __________.
A. A person who is a holder of a valid certificate of registration and
professional identification card from a government recognized school
under a college of dentistry
B. Gives health education to patients under the supervison of licensed
dentist
C. Performs scaling and polishing, oral examination, taking brief clinical
history, taking radiograph
D. Prescribes medicine for the patient

93. A dentist should NOT delegate to dental auxiliary the performance of

service requiring his/her personal competence as a professional because of
the following,____________.
A. The dental auxiliary may acquire a disease
B. Limited skills of dental auxiliary
C. The dentist must protect the health of his patients
D. Liability negligence of duty in case of accidents

94. Which of the following is NOT an ethical consideration of for dentist to

discuss with their patient?
A. Time involved in the treatment procedure
B. Mode of payment
C. Financial status of the patient.
D. Cost of the treatment

95. Some of the grounds for refusal to issue a certificate of registration

to a successful examinee are the following, EXCEPT _________.
A. the person has been convicted by a court of competent jurisdiction
involving moral turpitude
B. the person is mentally and physically fit
C. Found guilty of immoral or dishonorable conduct
D. the person is guilty of forgery

96. The following step on procedures are ideal to maintain aseptic technique
in the operating room EXCEPT, _________.
A. the personnel should wear sterile surgical gown
B. mapping the floor with water and soap
C. spray antibacterial solution to the operating room with
D. sterilize a11 surgical instruments

97. What is the order directed to a person requiring him/her to attend and
bring pertinent papers as evidence of court?
A. subpoena testificandum C. Subpoena duces tecum
B. Adjudication D. Summon

98. Doctrine of Quantum Merit means ________.

A. the patient is also responsible for his worsened condition
B. use your own as not to injure that of another
C. the amount of fee should be equivalent to the reasonable value of the
services rendered
D. the things speaks for itself"

99. What is the penalty for a person without license who practice
dentistry, dental hygiene or dental technology?
A. Imprisonment not less than 2 years and 1 day
B. Not less than 200,000 nor more than 500,000 pesos or imprisonment of 2
years and 1 day
C. Imprisonment not more than 5years nor less than 2 years, and 1 day, and
penalty of less than 200,000 pesos
D. Not less than 200,000 pesos nor more than 500,000 pesos

100. Dental professionals should pursue continuing dental education

because _________.
A. this reflects a good standing in the community you
B. it is the obligation of every Dentistry
C. of the pecuniary interest
D. income generating process

Retyped from: J** 20** Sample exam 9