Dental Hygiene Law and Ethics Exam Review
(CA) Dental Ethics and Hygiene – Complete
Questions with Correct Detailed Answers |
Latest Updated Version | Guaranteed Pass
Prepare effectively for your Dental Ethics and Hygiene exams with this comprehensive and
well-structured study guide. This resource contains complete exam questions with correct and
detailed answers, carefully designed to help students understand essential ethical principles
and professional standards in dental practice.
The guide focuses on key topics commonly covered in dental hygiene and dental ethics
courses, helping students strengthen their understanding of professional responsibilities,
patient care standards, and ethical decision-making in dental settings.
Each question is followed by accurate answers with clear explanations, allowing students to
reinforce their knowledge and confidently prepare for exams.
Topics Covered Include
✔ Principles of Dental Ethics
✔ Professional Responsibilities in Dental Practice
✔ Patient Rights and Confidentiality
✔ Informed Consent and Ethical Decision-Making
✔ Infection Control and Safety Standards
✔ Dental Hygiene Practices and Patient Care
✔ Professional Conduct and Legal Considerations
✔ Ethical Issues in Clinical Dentistry
What This Study Guide Includes
✔ Complete exam questions covering major course topics
✔ Correct answers with detailed explanations
✔ Well-organized format for easy studying and revision
,✔ Coverage of frequently tested concepts
✔ Latest updated version for reliable exam preparation
Ideal For
• Dental hygiene students preparing for exams
• Dental ethics course revision
• Practicing exam-style questions
• Strengthening knowledge of ethical dental practice
• Improving academic performance in dental programs
A valuable study resource designed to help dental students understand ethical standards,
practice important concepts, and prepare confidently for Dental Ethics and Hygiene exams.
Dental Hygienists Responsibilities (11ct) -answer 1. Possess a proper license and
resgistration, comply with all laws and work withing your scope of practice
2. Exercise reasonable skill, care, and judgement in the assessment, diagnoses and treatment of
patients
3. use standard drugs, materials and techniques
4. complete treatment in a reasonable amount of time
5. charge reasonable fees
6. never abandon a pt. and arrange for care during absence
7. refer to a specialist as needed
8. maintain privacy and confidentiality
9. keep accurate records
10. give adequate instructions to the pt
11. maintain a level of knowledge and practice within the code of ethics
, General Supervision requirements -answer DDS not required to be present in the tx.
facility
RDH Functions- Oral prophylaxix -answer preventative and therapeutic dental
procedures including bacterial debridement, supra/subgingival scaling, removal of soft deposits,
plaque, and stains and the smoothing of tooth surfaces to create an environment in which the
patient can maintain health hard and soft tissues
Direct supervision requirements -answer DDS is required to be physically present in
the tx. facility
Can an RDH perform RDA duties? -answer Yes, if licensed BEFORE 1/1/2006
RDH functions include: -answer dental hygiene assessment and development,
planning and implementation of a dental hygiene care plan, including oral health education,
counseling, and health screenings
RDH functions do no include -answer Diagnosis and comprehensive tx. planning. No
dental restorative treatments such as placing, condensing, carving or removing of permanent
restorations. No surgery or cutting of any hard and soft tissues. No prescribing medications or
administering any anesthesia other than N202 or LA (if licensed to do so).
RDH permissible duties under Direct Supervision -answer STC - soft tissue curettage
Administration of LA
Administration of N202
RDH permissible duties under General Supervision -answer -Preventative and
therapeutic interventions: SRP, prophy
(CA) Dental Ethics and Hygiene – Complete
Questions with Correct Detailed Answers |
Latest Updated Version | Guaranteed Pass
Prepare effectively for your Dental Ethics and Hygiene exams with this comprehensive and
well-structured study guide. This resource contains complete exam questions with correct and
detailed answers, carefully designed to help students understand essential ethical principles
and professional standards in dental practice.
The guide focuses on key topics commonly covered in dental hygiene and dental ethics
courses, helping students strengthen their understanding of professional responsibilities,
patient care standards, and ethical decision-making in dental settings.
Each question is followed by accurate answers with clear explanations, allowing students to
reinforce their knowledge and confidently prepare for exams.
Topics Covered Include
✔ Principles of Dental Ethics
✔ Professional Responsibilities in Dental Practice
✔ Patient Rights and Confidentiality
✔ Informed Consent and Ethical Decision-Making
✔ Infection Control and Safety Standards
✔ Dental Hygiene Practices and Patient Care
✔ Professional Conduct and Legal Considerations
✔ Ethical Issues in Clinical Dentistry
What This Study Guide Includes
✔ Complete exam questions covering major course topics
✔ Correct answers with detailed explanations
✔ Well-organized format for easy studying and revision
,✔ Coverage of frequently tested concepts
✔ Latest updated version for reliable exam preparation
Ideal For
• Dental hygiene students preparing for exams
• Dental ethics course revision
• Practicing exam-style questions
• Strengthening knowledge of ethical dental practice
• Improving academic performance in dental programs
A valuable study resource designed to help dental students understand ethical standards,
practice important concepts, and prepare confidently for Dental Ethics and Hygiene exams.
Dental Hygienists Responsibilities (11ct) -answer 1. Possess a proper license and
resgistration, comply with all laws and work withing your scope of practice
2. Exercise reasonable skill, care, and judgement in the assessment, diagnoses and treatment of
patients
3. use standard drugs, materials and techniques
4. complete treatment in a reasonable amount of time
5. charge reasonable fees
6. never abandon a pt. and arrange for care during absence
7. refer to a specialist as needed
8. maintain privacy and confidentiality
9. keep accurate records
10. give adequate instructions to the pt
11. maintain a level of knowledge and practice within the code of ethics
, General Supervision requirements -answer DDS not required to be present in the tx.
facility
RDH Functions- Oral prophylaxix -answer preventative and therapeutic dental
procedures including bacterial debridement, supra/subgingival scaling, removal of soft deposits,
plaque, and stains and the smoothing of tooth surfaces to create an environment in which the
patient can maintain health hard and soft tissues
Direct supervision requirements -answer DDS is required to be physically present in
the tx. facility
Can an RDH perform RDA duties? -answer Yes, if licensed BEFORE 1/1/2006
RDH functions include: -answer dental hygiene assessment and development,
planning and implementation of a dental hygiene care plan, including oral health education,
counseling, and health screenings
RDH functions do no include -answer Diagnosis and comprehensive tx. planning. No
dental restorative treatments such as placing, condensing, carving or removing of permanent
restorations. No surgery or cutting of any hard and soft tissues. No prescribing medications or
administering any anesthesia other than N202 or LA (if licensed to do so).
RDH permissible duties under Direct Supervision -answer STC - soft tissue curettage
Administration of LA
Administration of N202
RDH permissible duties under General Supervision -answer -Preventative and
therapeutic interventions: SRP, prophy
