Iowa Dental Board – Jurisprudence
latest updates!!! 2026-2027 |
correct solutions with quiz &
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What is the purpose of the board? - CORRECT ANSWERS-To protect public health,
safety, and welfare by administering, interpreting, and enforcing the provisions of law
that related to the practice of dentistry, dental hygiene, and dental assisting
How many dentists on the board? - CORRECT ANSWERS-5
How many dental hygienists on the board? - CORRECT ANSWERS-2
How many non-dentist/hygienists (general public representatives) on the board? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-2
Who comprises the dental hygiene committee? - CORRECT ANSWERS-2 dental
hygienists + 1 member dentist
What is a license? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Certificate issued to practice as a dentist or
dental hygienist under Iowa law?
When does the dental license expire? - CORRECT ANSWERS-August 31 of even-
numbered years
When does the dental hygiene license expire? - CORRECT ANSWERS-August 31 of
odd-numbered years
What is a registration? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Certificate issues to practice as a
dental assistant under Iowa law?
When does the dental assistant registration expire? - CORRECT ANSWERS-August 31
of even-numbered years
Is a dentist licensed or registered? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Licensed
Is a hygienist licensed or registered? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Licensed
, Is an assistant licensed or registered? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Registered
What happens if you haven't renewed by September 1? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Late
fee + renewal
What happens if you haven't renewed by October 1? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Late fee
+ renewal
What happens if you haven't renewed by November 1? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Lapsed and invalid
Prohibited from practicing until reinstated
Apply for reinstatement
Additional fees
What is required to be displayed at each permanent practice location? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-License to practice dentistry
License to practice dental hygiene
Registration as a dental assistant
Permit to administer deep sedation/GA or conscious sedation
Dental hygienist with permit to administer LA
Current renewal for EACH must be prominently displayed
Who provides additional certificates when a licensee/registrant practices at more than
one addresss? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Board
When must you notify the board when changing name or address? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Within 60 days
What must you provide with request for name change? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Proof
of legal name change (Notarized copy of marriage certificate, etc)
What are the four types of services that shall be delegated by a dentist to a dental
hygienist under the supervision of a dentist? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Educational
Therapeutic
Preventive
Diagnostic
Who can a dentist delegate administration of local anesthesia to? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Hygienist only
Who can a dentist delegate placement of sealants to? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Hygienist only
latest updates!!! 2026-2027 |
correct solutions with quiz &
answers | highly graded a+
What is the purpose of the board? - CORRECT ANSWERS-To protect public health,
safety, and welfare by administering, interpreting, and enforcing the provisions of law
that related to the practice of dentistry, dental hygiene, and dental assisting
How many dentists on the board? - CORRECT ANSWERS-5
How many dental hygienists on the board? - CORRECT ANSWERS-2
How many non-dentist/hygienists (general public representatives) on the board? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-2
Who comprises the dental hygiene committee? - CORRECT ANSWERS-2 dental
hygienists + 1 member dentist
What is a license? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Certificate issued to practice as a dentist or
dental hygienist under Iowa law?
When does the dental license expire? - CORRECT ANSWERS-August 31 of even-
numbered years
When does the dental hygiene license expire? - CORRECT ANSWERS-August 31 of
odd-numbered years
What is a registration? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Certificate issues to practice as a
dental assistant under Iowa law?
When does the dental assistant registration expire? - CORRECT ANSWERS-August 31
of even-numbered years
Is a dentist licensed or registered? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Licensed
Is a hygienist licensed or registered? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Licensed
, Is an assistant licensed or registered? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Registered
What happens if you haven't renewed by September 1? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Late
fee + renewal
What happens if you haven't renewed by October 1? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Late fee
+ renewal
What happens if you haven't renewed by November 1? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Lapsed and invalid
Prohibited from practicing until reinstated
Apply for reinstatement
Additional fees
What is required to be displayed at each permanent practice location? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-License to practice dentistry
License to practice dental hygiene
Registration as a dental assistant
Permit to administer deep sedation/GA or conscious sedation
Dental hygienist with permit to administer LA
Current renewal for EACH must be prominently displayed
Who provides additional certificates when a licensee/registrant practices at more than
one addresss? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Board
When must you notify the board when changing name or address? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Within 60 days
What must you provide with request for name change? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Proof
of legal name change (Notarized copy of marriage certificate, etc)
What are the four types of services that shall be delegated by a dentist to a dental
hygienist under the supervision of a dentist? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Educational
Therapeutic
Preventive
Diagnostic
Who can a dentist delegate administration of local anesthesia to? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Hygienist only
Who can a dentist delegate placement of sealants to? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Hygienist only
