NC ADJUSTER (3) PRACTICE
EXAMINATION 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ fabricate, cement, and adjust temporary crowns.
Answer: DH - directLDA - direct
◍ means a depressed level of consciousness produced by a pharmacological
agent during which the patient cannot be easily aroused but responds
purposefully following repeated or painful stimulation.
Answer: deep sedation
◍ What is required for a dental technician to fabricate a partial denture for a
patient?.
Answer: A written request from the dentist
◍ Dental records must include.
Answer: - pt's name, address, DOB- if minor, need parent's name- name and
telephone number of contact person- name of insurance and ID number if
applicable- patient's reason for visit- dental and medical history- clinical
exam - diagnosis and treatment plan- informed consent - progress note
◍ place topical gel before injection.
Answer: DH - generalLDA - indirect
◍ How many dental therapists can a collaborating dentist enter into a
collaborative agreement with at any one time?.
Answer: 5
◍ if ssn and pt name on prosthesis is not practicable id should be presented as
follows:.
Answer: - ssn of pt may be omitted if name of pt is shown -initials of pt
, must be shown alone if use of pt name is impracticable - identification
marks may be omitted in entirety if none of the forms of id are practicable or
clinically safe
◍ use barrier protective coverings as appropriate for noncritical equipment
surfaces that are.
Answer: 1) touched frequently with gloved hands during patient care2)
likely to become contaminated with blood or body substances3) hard to
clean (e.g., computer keyboards).
◍ informed consent consists of....
Answer: giving optionsbenefitsrisks costpatient's approval (signature)
◍ high level disinfection.
Answer: Elimination of all microorganisms except bacterial spores
◍ replacement, cementation and adjustment of INTACT temporary
restorations.
Answer: DH - general LDA - general
◍ A minor (child) records must be kept for ____ years beyond the age of 18.
Answer: 7
◍ Performing any or all restorative procedures limited to placing, contouring,
& adjusting amalgam, glass ionomers, and Class I and V supra composite
restorations.
Answer: DH - indirectLDA - indirect
◍ placing an IV line.
Answer: DH - directLDA - direct
◍ direct.
Answer: The dentist is in the dental office, personally diagnoses the
condition to be treated, personally authorizes the procedure, and before
dismissal of the patient, evaluates the performance of the allied dental
personnel.
◍ T/F - ONLY a dentist can cement ortho bands and adjust ortho wires.
, Answer: true
◍ What would be considered an elective professional development activity?.
Answer: Dental management practice course
◍ administer N2O2.
Answer: DH - general LDA - direct
◍ Core subjects.
Answer: Infection control, record keeping, ethics, management of med
emergencies, pt communications, diagnosis and treatment planning.
◍ Any disinfectant used in a dental setting should be registered by the
____________ and be approved for use in health care settings.
Answer: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
◍ indirect.
Answer: The dentist is in the office, authorizes the procedures, and remains
in the office while the procedures are being performed by the allied dental
personnel.
◍ how long can members serve?.
Answer: 2 consecutive 4-year-terms (8 years total)
◍ fundamental credits.
Answer: directly related to clinical practice of dentistry*minimum of 15
credits for LDA and DH; 30 for DDS and dental therapists
◍ What should be done if a correction needs to be made in a patient record?.
Answer: Place a single line through the mistake
◍ managing and removing IV lines.
Answer: DH - indirectLDA - indirect
◍ remove fixed ortho brackets.
Answer: DH - directLDA - direct
◍ all dental hygiene services must be provided under supervision of a licensed
dentist. T or F.
, Answer: True
◍ if the board has not completed its investigation and final order within
_________________ days the temp suspension shall be lifted unless the
regulated person requests a delay in disciplinary preceedings for any reason.
Answer: 30 days
◍ The ____________ regulates liquid chemical sterilants/high-level
disinfectants.
Answer: Food and Drug Administration
◍ How many CE credits does a LDA, DDS, DT and DH need to have in a 2
year period?.
Answer: 25 for LDA and DH50 for DDS and DT's
◍ training should include:.
Answer: -A description of their exposure risks-Review of prevention
strategies and infection prevention policies and procedures-Discussion of
how to manage work-related illness and injuries-Review of work restrictions
for the exposure or infection
◍ what are core subjects??.
Answer: -Record Keeping-Ethics-Infection Control-Patient
Communication-Management of med. emergencies-Diagnosis and tx.
planning (optional for DH/LDA)
◍ -Extraction of periodontaly diseased permanent teeth with mobility of +3 to
+4 as permitted by the collaborative management agreement. (Not including
unerupted, impacted, fractured)-Oral evaluation and assessment of dental
disease and the formation of an individualized treatment plan authorized by
a collaborating dentist-Make appropriate referrals to dentists, physicians,
and other practitioners in consultation with the collaborating dentist..
Answer: ADT - GENERAL ---DT cannot do these
◍ what is biennial term.
Answer: properly renewed license or permit issued by board valid from first
day of month following expiration for 24 months until renewed or
EXAMINATION 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ fabricate, cement, and adjust temporary crowns.
Answer: DH - directLDA - direct
◍ means a depressed level of consciousness produced by a pharmacological
agent during which the patient cannot be easily aroused but responds
purposefully following repeated or painful stimulation.
Answer: deep sedation
◍ What is required for a dental technician to fabricate a partial denture for a
patient?.
Answer: A written request from the dentist
◍ Dental records must include.
Answer: - pt's name, address, DOB- if minor, need parent's name- name and
telephone number of contact person- name of insurance and ID number if
applicable- patient's reason for visit- dental and medical history- clinical
exam - diagnosis and treatment plan- informed consent - progress note
◍ place topical gel before injection.
Answer: DH - generalLDA - indirect
◍ How many dental therapists can a collaborating dentist enter into a
collaborative agreement with at any one time?.
Answer: 5
◍ if ssn and pt name on prosthesis is not practicable id should be presented as
follows:.
Answer: - ssn of pt may be omitted if name of pt is shown -initials of pt
, must be shown alone if use of pt name is impracticable - identification
marks may be omitted in entirety if none of the forms of id are practicable or
clinically safe
◍ use barrier protective coverings as appropriate for noncritical equipment
surfaces that are.
Answer: 1) touched frequently with gloved hands during patient care2)
likely to become contaminated with blood or body substances3) hard to
clean (e.g., computer keyboards).
◍ informed consent consists of....
Answer: giving optionsbenefitsrisks costpatient's approval (signature)
◍ high level disinfection.
Answer: Elimination of all microorganisms except bacterial spores
◍ replacement, cementation and adjustment of INTACT temporary
restorations.
Answer: DH - general LDA - general
◍ A minor (child) records must be kept for ____ years beyond the age of 18.
Answer: 7
◍ Performing any or all restorative procedures limited to placing, contouring,
& adjusting amalgam, glass ionomers, and Class I and V supra composite
restorations.
Answer: DH - indirectLDA - indirect
◍ placing an IV line.
Answer: DH - directLDA - direct
◍ direct.
Answer: The dentist is in the dental office, personally diagnoses the
condition to be treated, personally authorizes the procedure, and before
dismissal of the patient, evaluates the performance of the allied dental
personnel.
◍ T/F - ONLY a dentist can cement ortho bands and adjust ortho wires.
, Answer: true
◍ What would be considered an elective professional development activity?.
Answer: Dental management practice course
◍ administer N2O2.
Answer: DH - general LDA - direct
◍ Core subjects.
Answer: Infection control, record keeping, ethics, management of med
emergencies, pt communications, diagnosis and treatment planning.
◍ Any disinfectant used in a dental setting should be registered by the
____________ and be approved for use in health care settings.
Answer: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
◍ indirect.
Answer: The dentist is in the office, authorizes the procedures, and remains
in the office while the procedures are being performed by the allied dental
personnel.
◍ how long can members serve?.
Answer: 2 consecutive 4-year-terms (8 years total)
◍ fundamental credits.
Answer: directly related to clinical practice of dentistry*minimum of 15
credits for LDA and DH; 30 for DDS and dental therapists
◍ What should be done if a correction needs to be made in a patient record?.
Answer: Place a single line through the mistake
◍ managing and removing IV lines.
Answer: DH - indirectLDA - indirect
◍ remove fixed ortho brackets.
Answer: DH - directLDA - direct
◍ all dental hygiene services must be provided under supervision of a licensed
dentist. T or F.
, Answer: True
◍ if the board has not completed its investigation and final order within
_________________ days the temp suspension shall be lifted unless the
regulated person requests a delay in disciplinary preceedings for any reason.
Answer: 30 days
◍ The ____________ regulates liquid chemical sterilants/high-level
disinfectants.
Answer: Food and Drug Administration
◍ How many CE credits does a LDA, DDS, DT and DH need to have in a 2
year period?.
Answer: 25 for LDA and DH50 for DDS and DT's
◍ training should include:.
Answer: -A description of their exposure risks-Review of prevention
strategies and infection prevention policies and procedures-Discussion of
how to manage work-related illness and injuries-Review of work restrictions
for the exposure or infection
◍ what are core subjects??.
Answer: -Record Keeping-Ethics-Infection Control-Patient
Communication-Management of med. emergencies-Diagnosis and tx.
planning (optional for DH/LDA)
◍ -Extraction of periodontaly diseased permanent teeth with mobility of +3 to
+4 as permitted by the collaborative management agreement. (Not including
unerupted, impacted, fractured)-Oral evaluation and assessment of dental
disease and the formation of an individualized treatment plan authorized by
a collaborating dentist-Make appropriate referrals to dentists, physicians,
and other practitioners in consultation with the collaborating dentist..
Answer: ADT - GENERAL ---DT cannot do these
◍ what is biennial term.
Answer: properly renewed license or permit issued by board valid from first
day of month following expiration for 24 months until renewed or
