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California Dental Hygiene Law and Ethics Exam Review 2026 Updated – Complete Study Guide for Legal Responsibilities, Professional Standards and Ethics

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Download this comprehensive California Dental Hygiene Law and Ethics Exam Review 2026 Updated covering essential legal and ethical principles for dental hygienists in California. Topics include scope of practice, state regulations, licensing requirements, professional standards, patient confidentiality (HIPAA), informed consent, negligence and malpractice, documentation standards, infection control regulations, workplace ethics, professional boundaries, dental board rules, reporting obligations, and patient rights. Ideal for dental hygiene students, licensure candidates, and healthcare professionals preparing for state board exams. Includes clear explanations, key legal concepts, ethical decision-making frameworks, case-based scenarios, practice questions, and structured study resources designed to strengthen understanding of dental law, ethics, and professional responsibility in clinical practice.

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Dental Hygienists Responsibilities (11ct) 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 DDS not required to be present in the tx. facility


RDH Functions- Oral prophylaxix 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 DDS is required to be physically present in the tx. facility


Can an RDH perform RDA duties? Yes, if licensed BEFORE 1/1/2006




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