Sample/practice Exam 2017, Questions and Answers Sample/practice Exam 2017, Questions and Answers
Sample/practice Exam 2017, Questions and Answers Sample/practice Exam 2017, Questions and Answers
Sample/practice Exam 2017, Questions and Answers Sample/practice Exam 2017, Questions and Answers
1. This term means inadequacy or insufficiency in skill and learning which renders the dentist unfit to
serve humanity.
A. Ignorance C. Negligence
B. Unskillfullness D. Slander E. None of the choices
2. This means to do something which a reasonable man, guided by those considerations which
ordinarily regulate human affairs, would do; or it is doing something which a prudent and reasonable
man would not do.
A. Ignorance C. Negligence
B. Unskillfullness D. Slander E. None of the choices
4. Dentist Mario has been accused of malpractice by patient, Delia. He will receive a writ from the
Board of Dentistry, termed as:
A. Summons C. certiorari
B. Mandamus D. Prohibition E. affidavit
8. A person who gives any false or forged evidence to the Board of Dentistry in obtaining a certificate
of Registration is guilty of:
A. illegal practice B. malpractice C. presumption
11. In what legal concept that hears before it condemns, that proceed upon inquiry and renders
judgment only after trial?
A. due process C. civil law
B. constitutional law D. private law E. none of these.
12. When the stipulations, conditions and covenants expected of a party to a contract are not
achieved, there is:
A. implied contract C. express contract
B. consentual contract D. breach of contract E. none of these.
13. The branch of law which prescribe the means to be employed to enforce a right of a person
redress a wrong or injury inflicted on a person.
A. commercial law C. civil law
B. constitutional law D. administrative law E. remedial law
14. The right of the state to regulate the practice of Dentistry is based on:
A. executive power C. judicial power
B. power of taxation D. power of eminent domain E. police power
15. This is the kind of tax imposed on individual citizens whether resident or not and aliens deriving
income within the Philippines as well as corporations, domestic or foreign.
A. Income tax C. Professional/Business Tax
B. Occupation tax D. S-2 license
16. These are unconditional payments for services or payments made after a service is rendered.
A. Retainer fee C. Simple Fee
B. Contingency Fee D. Wages E. Commission
20. A dentist has accidentally cut the mucosa of a patient with a bur while performing a restorative
procedure on the latter.
A. culpa aquiliana C. solutio indebiti
B. culpa contractual D. negotiorum gestio E. agreement
21. Mylene agreed to pay for her bridgework amounting to 6,000php, either in cash or in the form of 6
sacks of rice.
A. Pure Obligation D. Obligation with a period
B. Conditional Obligation E. Alternative Obligation
C. Divisible Obligation
22. Karen asked her surgeon to operate on her cyst in the jaws. She insisted to pay only only when
the procedure is successful. The surgeon agreed.
A. Pure Obligation D. Obligation with a period
B. Conditional Obligation E. Alternative Obligation
C. Divisible Obligation
24. Dental licensure examination ensures that dentists have the same basic knowledge in dentistry,
thus, dental education in the country need not be regulated and standardized.
A. True B. False C. uncertain D. none of the choices
25. The best and most honorable means by which a dentist can develop his practice is by:
A. Advertisement C. patient satisfaction
B. a well-equipped clinic D. attractive signboards E. none of these
26. Defined as a person criminally liable for taking a direct part in executing a criminal act:
A. accomplice C. principal
B. accessory D. arresto mayor E. both A & B
27. A dentist who practices dentistry without paying his privilege tax is liable under the:
A. Dental Law C. National Revenue Code
B. Professional regulation Commission D. All of these
28. A certificate of registration may not be issued to an applicant who has not reached the age of:
A. 21 years B. 25 years C. no provision D. 18 years
30. Schools, colleges and universities who offers dentistry program are those duly authorized by the:
A. Board of Dentistry
B. Professional Regulation Commission
C. Philippine Dental Association
D. Commission on Higher Education
E. Department of the Education
31. The dentist has the right to demand payment for his professional fees from his patients. This right
is called:
A. commercial right C. civil right
B. administrative right D. right in personam E. none of these
35. Criminal law falls under public law and includes the following, except:
A. nature of crime C. punishment or repression of crimes
B. definition of crimes D. effects and relation of contracts
39. The Board of Dentistry, the Council of Dental Education, and the Council for Advancement for
Dental Research are:
40. This term refers to a moral power residing in a person of doing, possessing or requiring
something, which all other person are bound to respect.
A. legal right C. right
B. right in person D. right in rem E. none of these.
41. The essential elements in both libel and slander are the following, except:
A. the statement is prompted by malicious intent not from a good motive.
B. There is publication
C. The publication is with good motive
D. The imputation is defamatory in nature
E. None of the above
42. The Board 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 exercise of the power of the board
shall be appealable to the:
A. Chairman, Board of Dentistry
B. Chairman, Professional regulation Commission
C. President of the Philippines
D. President of the PDA
E. None of the above
43. Section 1 of the Bill of Rights stipulates that a person may not be deprived of certain rights
without due process of law, except this right:
A. life and liberty C. property
B. the practice of dentistry D. equal protection of law
44. This type of obligation arises from lawful , voluntary and unilateral acts based on the principle
that no one shall be unjustly enriched or benefited at the expense of another.
A. obligation arising from quasi-contracts
B. obligation arising from law
C. obligation arising from contract
D. all of the above
E. none of the above
45. A dentist who issues a bouncing check to a dental supplier is guilty of:
A. contributory negligence C. respondent superior
B. financial assault D. estafa
46. Under Article VII Penal and Miscellaneous Provisions, a person shall be guilty of misdemeanor if
he is found to have committed the following act except:
A. he appended to his name the letter DDS, having been conferred such degree in school
B. he presented or used as his own the certificates of registration as a dentist
C. he practiced dentistry in the Philippines without a certificate of registration
47. These are damages that are agreed upon by the parties to a contract, to be paid in case of
breach thereof:
A. Temperate damages C. Moral damages
B. Actual damages D. Liquidated damages E. Nominal damages
48. A dentist who fails to practice in accordance with the required standard is guilty of:
A. illegal practice C. moral turpitude
B. unprofessional conduct D. all of these E. both A & B
50. These are payments based on the kind of treatment, length of treatment time, presence of
complications:
A. retainer fee C. simple fee
B. contingency fee D. wages E. commission
54. When a case is beyond the scope of dentistry, what should the dentists do?
A. refer the patient to a dental specialist D. refer the patient to a faith healer
B. do nothing since it is beyond his scope E. refer the patient to a physician
C. none of the above
55. The art and science of preventing and controlling dental disease and promoting dental health
through organized community efforts.
57. The art and science of preventing disease through organized community effeorts.
A. community health C. public health activity
B. community oral health program D. all of these E. none of these
58. State of normality and functional efficiency of the oral cavity in relation to mastication and
maxillofacial complexities:
A. health C. desirable dental health
B. oral health D. dental health E. good oral health
59. Community dentistry is a science offering services, which are ___ in nature?
A. Preventive C. educative
B. Promotive D. both A & B E. both A & C
61. It refers to the structure of an agency and the way people are arranged into working groups.
A. Management C. organization
B. Administration D. all of the above E. none of the above
62. A timed series activities requiring physical, human and financial resourced to achieve a health
policy objectives.
A. civic action C. outreach program
B. dental mission D. health program E. public program
63. The following are problems of insufficient coverage and inadequate quality of care, except:
A. motivation C. manpower
B. policy D. technology E. budget
66. The most popular and accepted form of dental practice in the Philippines is:
A. group practice C. heritage practice
B. partnership D. solo practice E. public health dentistry
68. The following factor should be considered when estimating dental fees.
A. time to be utilized in the treatment C. capacity of the patient to pay
B. cost of the materials D. all of the above
69.A dentist who wants to establish and maintain a good practice should:
A. employ an agent or solicitor
B. advertise in newspaper and/or magazine
C. charge and collect high professional fees
D. equip clinic with modern facilities and use up-to-date materials
E. all of the above
71. These are forms required by the Bureau of Internal revenue from dentist when practicing their
profession.
A. Official receipt C. Invoice
B. Ledger D. all of these E. both A & B only
72. Dentistry is considered both a profession and a business because of the following reasons:
A. it needs capital to open a clinic D. all of these
B. it needs profits for advancement E. both A & C only
C. it produces a service or product
77. Percentage of the population that should retain all the teeth at age 18 (FDI Gobal Goals)
A. 25% B. 65% C. 85% D. 50% E. 30%
78. 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. Both the statement and the reason are correct and related
B. Both the statement and the reason are correct but not related
C. The statement is correct, but the reason is not.
D. The statement is not correct, but the reason is accurate
E. Neither the statement nor the reason is correct.
79. To prevent cross-contamination to patients from dental operatory units, a dentist should used
handpieces and water supply hoses that are fitted with which type of valves?
A. Retraction B. Pressure C. Anti-retraction D. Depressurization
80. Which of the following represents the appropriate way for a practitioner to manage a patient’s
hostility and anger?
A. Using one’s authority as a dentist and issuing a firm warning.
B. Allowing the patient to control the situation.
C. Attempting to extinguish the behavior by ignoring it.
D. Identifying the underlying source of the patient’s anger.
81. Individuals who are cognitively disabled )e.g. those who have Down syndrome) sometimes have
difficulty accepting dental care. In attempting to improve their cooperation, the dentist should do
which of the following as an initial therapy?
A. Administer sedative agents. C. Use graduated exposures to the dental setting
B. Use physical restraints D. Refer the patient to a special care clinic.
85. This refers to a method of payment for services where the insurer pays providers a fixed amount
for such patient treated regardless of the type, complexity or number of services required.
A. Cash C. personal check
B. Capitation D. direct reimbursement E. credit cards
89. These are supplies that are completely used up like cements, impression materials and gypsum.
A. Consumable B. disposable C. expendable D. equipment
91. The following are factors to be considered in the regulation of fees in dental practice:
92. Letters of building signs above the 1st floor shall be no bigger than ___cm in size?
A. 14 B. 16 C. 15 D. 25 E. 26
93. Letter for building signs on the 1sd floor shall not be larger than __cm in size:
A. 4x4 B. 5x5 C. 7x7 D. 8x8 E. 6x6
94. Directional signboards may be used by the dentist but shall not be more than ___ along the street
where the dentist is practicing:
A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4 E. 5
95. The dentist shall make newspaper announcement only within ___days from date of opening,
change, or limitation of practice:
A. 30 B. 40 C. 50 D. 20 E. 10
96. It is a process wherein there is analysis of the business plan into the functions or activities to be
performed, assignment are given of each task to a specific person; and everything is presented in an
organizational chart.
A. dental practice administration C. dental practice planning
B. practice management D. all of the choices E. none of these.
98. The newest requirements before a dentist can practice dentirsty are:
A. graduated from CHED acrredited dental school
B. passed the licensure examination
C. registered with PRC
D. getting a barangay and mayor’s permit
E. none of these.
101. This refers to a method of payment for services where the insurer pays providers a fixed amount
for such patient treated regardless of the type, complexity or number of services required.
A. Cash C. capitation
B. personal check D. direct reimbursement E. credit cards
102. This type of expense varies greatly depending upon the type of practice and volume of
prosthetic and orthodontic cases.
A. clinical & dental supplies. C. Laboratory fees
B. Occupancy costs D. Personnel expenses E. administrative expenses
104. Advantages to the dentist of signing onto a managed care program include:
A. guaranteed flow of new patients C. higher pay for services
B. guaranteed cash flow and patient base D. both A & C only E. A & B only
105. A complete financial responsibility form should include all of the following, except:
A. name, address and phone number of the patient and the responsible party if different
B. specific insurance information
C. patient’s tax return from previous year
D. the responsible party’s place of employment
110. In this kind of payment, the patient may choose whomever he wishes as a provider of dental
care.
A. Cash C. direct reimbursement
B. personal check D. budget plans E. payments through HMOs
111. A method of payment which is virtually guaranteed reduced paperwork, billing and collection
time.
A. Cash C. direct reimbursement
B. Personal check D. credit card E. third party payment
113. Operating or overhead expenses constitute___ of the total gross collection of a dental office.
A. 50% B. 70% C. 80% D. 20%
116. These are supplies that are completely used up like cements, impression materials and
gypsum.
A. Consumable B. disposable C. expendable D. equipment
117. These are single-use items that are discarded immediately after the procedure for which they
are used.
A. Consumable B. disposable C. expendable D. equipment
119. The cost of administering the practice includes all of the following, except:
A. accounting and legal services C. payroll
B. collection costs and bank charges D. continuing education
E. dues and subscriptions
120. ___overhead includes those office expenses which remain fairly constant from month to
month.
A. Variable B. income C. fixed D. reconciled
121.Which of the following principles requires health professionals to inform their patients about
treatment and to protect their confidentiality?
A. Justice B. autonomy C. beneficence D. nonmaleficence
122. 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. Both the statement and the reason are correct and related
B. Both the statement and the reason are correct but not related
C. The statement is correct, but the reason is not.
D. The statement is not correct, but the reason is accurate
E. Neither the statement nor the reason is correct.
123. To prevent cross-contamination to patients from dental operatory units, a dentist should used
handpieces and water supply hoses that are fitted with which type of valves?
A. Retraction B. Pressure C. Anti-retraction D. depressurization
124. A n employee wishes to clean a dental office operatory. To receive the greatest protection
during these procedures, this individual should wear which of the following types of gloves?
A. Utility B. Vinyl C. Fiberglass D. Latex
125. Which of the following represents the appropriate way for a practitioner to manage a
patient’s hostility and anger?
A. Using one’s authority as a dentist and issuing a firm warning.
B. Allowing the patient to control the situation.
C. Attempting to extinguish the behavior by ignoring it.
D. Identifying the underlying source of the patient’s anger.
126. On a prepayment basis, the dental patients receive care at specified facilities from a limited
number of dentists. This practice plan is classified as which of the following?
A. Closed panel B. Open panel C. group practice D. Solo practice
127. Individuals who are cognitively disabled )e.g. those who have Down syndrome) sometimes
have difficulty accepting dental care. In attempting to improve their cooperation, the dentist should
do which of the following as an initial therapy?
A. Administer sedative agents.
130. The following are factors to be considered in the regulation of fees in dental practice:
III. overhead expenses III. Cost of the materials
IV. financial status of the dentist IV. Professional preparation
A. I, II & III B. I, II & IV C. II, III & IV D. I, III & IV E. I & III only
131. The dental clinic shall have not more than ___ window or building sign per exposure:
A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4 E. 5
132. Window/building signs above the 1st floor shall show the name of the dentist and the term:
A. dentist C. dentist or dentistry
B. dentistry D. general practitioner E. none of these
133. Letters of building signs above the 1 st floor shall be no bigger than ___cm in size?
A. 14 B. 16 C. 15 D. 25 E. 26
134. Letter for building signs on the 1sd floor shall not be larger than __cm in size:
A. 4x4 B. 5x5 C. 7x7 D. 8x8 E. 6x6
135. Directional signboards may be used by the dentist but shall not be more than ___ along the
street where the dentist is practicing:
A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4 E. 5
136. The dentist shall make newspaper announcement only within ___days from date of opening,
change, or limitation of practice:
A. 30 B. 40 C. 50 D. 20 E. 10
137 The passport in the legitimate practice of dentistry in the country is the:
A.. certificate of passing C. certificate of recognition
B. certificate of participation D. certificate of registration E. transcript of records
143. In expense sharing relationships, __ or more dentists bind themselves into cost-sharing
agreement:
A. 5 B. 2 C. 10 D. 6 E. all of these
147. The ability to use knowledge methods, technique & equipments necessary for the
performance of specific task:
I. technical skill II. conceptual skill III. human skill
A. I & II B. I & III C. II & III D. I only E. III only
148. The dissemination of accurate & scientific information to develop awareness in dental
practice:
A. friendliness C. educational management
B. patient education D. dental practice administration E. word of mouth
149. Evaluation and investigation into the reasons why the actual performance deviates from the
budgeted normal operations as expected:
A. directing C. planning
B. organizing D. controlling E. management
153. These are taxes paid as a part of the gross income of the clinic which is payable every 20 th of
each month.
A. Professional tax C. Income tax
B. Percentage tax D. EVAT E. all of these
154. These are unconditional payments for services or payments made after a service is
rendered:
A. retainer fee C. simple fee
B. contingency fee D. wages E. commission
155. These are payments based on the kind of treatment, length of treatment time and presence
of complications:
A. retainer fee C. simple fee
B. contingency fee D. wages E. commission
156. Refers to what a dentist has acquired in college and what he is expected to acquire from time to
time from the progress of dental science
A. Learning C. Professional Trust
B. Skill D. experience E. Best Judgment
157. These are damages that are agreed upon by the parties to a contract, to be paid in case of
breach thereof:
A. Temperate damages C. Moral damages
B. Actual damages D. Liquidated damages E. Nominal damages
158. These are damages which include physical suffering, mental anguish, fright, serious anxiety,
social humiliation, wounded feelings, etc:
A. Temperate damages C. Moral damages
B. Actual damages D. Liquidated damages E. Nominal damages
161. A dentist wants to maintain a continuing education program throughout his professional life
because:
A. he can make his profession more profitable C. for general information
B. it is his duty to his profession D. to maintain his social standing
E. all of the above
162. Ensures the fulfillment of an obligation by assuming responsibility if there is non performance:
A. pure and conditional obligation C. joint and solidary obligation
B. alternative obligation D. civil obligation
E. obligation with a penal clause
163. Every dentist shall report to appropriate authority or professional society, instances of gross and
continual faulty treatment by another dentist reflects:
A. Expert testimony C. Justifiable circumstance
B. Justifiable criticism D. Professional advancement
165. The Professional Regulation Commission, in which the Board of Dentistry belongs, is directly
under what department/office?
A. legislative department C. the Office of the President
B. executive department D. Commission on Higher Education
E. The Judiciary
167 The Board of Dentistry shall, within the prescribed numbers of days after the last day of
examination, report the ratings obtained by each candidate to the:
A. Professional Regulation Commission C. President of the Philippines
B. CHED D. Commission of Civil Service
169. 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
A. I & II B. I & III C. II & III D. I, II & III E. I only
172 A registered dentist must pay the following taxes to legally engage in the practice of dentistry:
I. income tax III. Occupation tax
II. privilege tax IV. real property tax
A. I, II, III & IV B. II, III & IV C. I, III & IV D. I, II & IV E. I & II only
175. Injuries incapacitating an offended party for less than 30 days but not more than 10 days fall
under:
176.The offender performs all the acts of execution which would produce the felony as a
consequence thereof, but which nevertheless do not produce it by reason of causes independent
of the will of the perpetrator is:
A, attempted felony C. consummated felony
B. frustrated felony D. none of these
177. These are payments based on the kind of tre4atment, length of treatment time, presence of
complications:
A. retainer fee C. simple fee
B. contingency fee D. wages E. commission
180. The following are criminal offenses that may involve a dentist:
I. issuance of false medical/dental certificate
II. libel/slander
III. homicide
IV. negligence
V. unlawful prescription of drugs.
A. I, II, III & IV B. I, II, III & V C. II, III & IV D. I, IV & V E. all of these
181. In what legal concept that hears before it condemns, that proceed upon inquiry and renders
judgment only after trial:
A. Due process C. Civil law
B. constitutional law D. Private Law E. none of these.
182. If a dentist fails to properly perform his duty due to his ignorance, negligence, unskillfullness
or moral depravity, the dentist is guilty of:
A. illegal practice, if injury to the patient results from the said improper performance of
duty
B. moral turpitude
C. malpractice, even though there is no resultant injury to the patient
D. malpractice, if injury to the patient results from the said improper
performance of duties.
E. None of the above.
183. When an offense committed is contrary to principles of ethics, justice or honesty, it involves:
A. criminal offense C. moral turpitude
B. dishonorable conduct D. civil offense E. none.of these
184. That body and principles which govern the relation and intercourse of state with each other:
A. Constitutional Law C. Law of Public officers
B. Private International Law D. Public International Law
E. Administrative Law.
186. The branch of law which define crimes, treats their nature and provides for their punishment
or repression, is the definition of:
A. Political Law B. Criminal Law C. Private Law D. none of these.
188. Membership in the Philippine Dental Association and the bonafide dental chapter of the
association is:
A. not necessary as long as one is registered dentist
B. not necessary as long as one does not commit malpractice
C. not obligatory as long as one has a lucrative income in practice
D. necessary by law
E. depends upon the strata of society where the dentist belong.
190. If a patient failed to pay his fee for dental treatment, this is a:
191. A dentist is found guilty of any violations of the Code of Dental Practice maybe imposed the
sanction of, except:
A. revocation B. suspension C. damages payment D. reprimand
192. A dentist wants to maintain a continuing education program throughout his professional life
because:
A. he can make his profession more profitable C. for general information
B. it is his duty to his profession D. to maintain his social standing
E. all of these.
193. Every dentist shall report to the appropriate authority or professional society, instances of
gross and continual faulty treatment by another dentist reflects:
A. expert testimony C. justifiable circumstance
B. justifiable criticism D. professional advancement E. none of these.
194. An act granting dentists to prescribe and administer opium, cocaine or any of its derivatives
to their patients:
A. Act 2381 B. Act 2831 C. Act 2502 D. Act 2205 E. none.
197. A dentist who has a revoked license can apply for the reinstatement of his certificate in that
same matter as an application for an original certificate:
A. a period of 10 years C. a period of 1 year
B. a period of 5 years D. can no longer reinstate his certificate.
198. Homicide committed through reckless imprudence shall be imposed a penalty of:
A.. arresto mayor in its medium and maximum periods
B. arresto mayor in its maximum period and prison correccional in its minimum
period
C. reclusion perpetua
D. destierro
E. all of the above.