MT Dental Jurisprudence study plan

Map the Montana Dental Practice Act into a one-page outline of its parts and the board's rulemaking and licensing authority

Define each statutory term used in the Act (practice of dentistry, practice of dental hygiene, supervision levels, direct/indirect/general supervision) in your own words

Distinguish which functions only a licensed dentist may perform from those delegable to hygienists and assistants under the Act

Identify the composition, appointment, and disciplinary powers of the Montana Board of Dentistry

Explain how the Act defines and limits the scope of each license type and where overlapping authority exists

Trace at least five specific procedures through the delegation and supervision rules and state who may perform each and under what supervision

Compare the statutory definitions with the board's administrative rules and note any places where the rules add detail the statute omits

Draft a short scenario bank of 10 delegation questions with correct answers and citations

Memorize the supervision levels and the conditions that must be met before a hygienist or assistant may perform each delegated function

Describe the requirements for a dentist to be physically present versus available for consultation during delegated care

Outline the rules on local anesthesia, nitrous oxide, and other expanded functions by hygienists and assistants

Apply the delegation rules to at least eight written clinical scenarios and justify each answer with a citation

List the requirements to obtain a Montana dental, hygiene, or assistant license, including education, examinations, and background checks

Explain renewal cycles, continuing education hour requirements, and the consequences of late renewal or lapsed licensure

Describe licensure by credentials or endorsement and any temporary or volunteer permit pathways

Identify reporting obligations when a license is disciplined or restricted in another jurisdiction

State the elements of informed consent in Montana and distinguish who may consent for a minor or an incapacitated adult

Specify the content, retention period, and amendment rights for patient records under the Act and board rules

List the infection control and clinical safety requirements the board imposes, including sterilization, sharps handling, and waterline maintenance

Describe the standard of care as applied in disciplinary proceedings and give three examples of conduct that falls below it

Explain the dentist's authority to prescribe, including the requirement for a patient relationship and limits on prescribing to self or family

Outline controlled substance scheduling, registration, and prescription monitoring program query and reporting duties in Montana

Categorize at least 15 acts that constitute unprofessional conduct under the Act and board rules

Identify who must report misconduct, what triggers the duty, and the protections and penalties attached to reporting

Trace the disciplinary process from complaint through investigation, hearing, and sanction, including appeal rights

Describe patient rights to access records, privacy, and confidentiality, and how HIPAA interacts with stricter state requirements

Explain the limits on releasing patient information without authorization, including public health and legal exceptions

Draft responses to five confidentiality and reporting scenarios that cite both state and federal authority

Identify prohibited advertising and marketing practices, including false or misleading claims and testimonial restrictions

Explain the rules on fee setting, splitting fees, and business arrangements such as discount plans and referral compensation

Re-review the highest-weight domain outlines and correct any notes that no longer match the statute or rules

Complete a timed 60-question mixed practice exam and review every missed item to its citation