NH Dental Hygiene Jurisprudence study guide
NH Dental Hygiene Jurisprudence · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
The New Hampshire Dental Hygiene Jurisprudence Examination is the law-and-ethics component that the New Hampshire Board of Dental Examiners uses to confirm that a licensed dental hygienist understands the rules that govern practice in the state, as distinct from the clinical board examinations that test hand skills and clinical judgment. It is aimed at candidates seeking an initial New Hampshire dental hygiene license, at hygienists licensed elsewhere who are applying for licensure by credentials, and at licensees who must demonstrate current knowledge of state law. The NH Dental Hygiene Jurisprudence study guide has 8 sections and about 2,139 words.
01Dental Hygiene Scope of Practice and Supervision Levels
This domain tests whether you can place a task within the New Hampshire dental hygiene scope and identify the supervision level the task requires. The statute is RSA 317-A and the Board of Dental Examiners rules fill in definitions and settings.
326 words, about 2 min02Licensure, Registration, and Renewal Requirements
This domain covers how a dental hygienist becomes licensed in New Hampshire and how the license stays active. Expect questions on the examination pathway, biennial renewal, continuing education, and what happens when a license lapses.
294 words, about 1 min03Infection Control and Sterilization Standards
This domain tests standard precautions, instrument processing, sterilization monitoring, and surface and waterline management. New Hampshire's Board rules align with CDC recommendations and OSHA requirements.
273 words, about 1 min04Patient Records, Informed Consent, and Confidentiality
This domain tests record content and retention, the informed-consent process, and permitted disclosures of patient information under New Hampshire law and HIPAA. Records must be legible, dated, authenticated, and complete enough to justify the care.
246 words, about 1 min05Professional Ethics and Professional Boundaries
This domain tests ethical duties-autonomy, veracity, confidentiality, nonmaleficence, and justice-and the boundary issues that can become Board complaints. Respect patient autonomy, including the right to refuse treatment.
247 words, about 1 min06Mandatory Reporting and Abuse/Neglect Obligations
This domain tests who must report suspected abuse or neglect, to which agency, and at what threshold. New Hampshire dental professionals are mandatory reporters.
259 words, about 1 min07Board Structure, Disciplinary Process, and Enforcement
This domain tests how the Board of Dental Examiners is composed, what authority it has, and how a complaint moves from investigation to sanction. The Board is appointed by the governor and includes dentist members, dental hygienist members, and public representation.
260 words, about 1 min08Advertising, Fee Setting, and Unprofessional Conduct
This domain tests truthful advertising, fee-related prohibitions, and the categories of unprofessional conduct that support Board discipline. Advertising must be truthful and not misleading.
234 words, about 1 min