Minnesota Dental Jurisprudence Practice Exam

How many dental therapists can enter into a collaborative agreement with a dentist at one time?

1. 10

2. 7

3. 5

4. 3

The correct answer is: 5

A dental therapist in Minnesota may enter into collaborative agreements with multiple supervising dentists, but the law specifies that each dentist can have a maximum of three dental therapists working under their collaborative agreement at any given time. This structure is designed to ensure that the supervision is effective and that each patient receives appropriate care while allowing dental therapists to practice within their scope and training. The limitation to three therapists per dentist allows for a manageable workload and ensures the quality of oversight that dentists need to provide for those under their supervision. This helps promote effective collaboration and improves patient care while fostering the professional development of dental therapists.