DENTAL ASSISTANT LICENSURE ACTUAL
EXAM TESTED QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS
◉ How many members are on the Texas State Board?
Answer: 11 members
◉ What are the TSBDE Rules and Regulations?
Answer: The rules pertaining to dentistry in the state of Texas
◉ What is not required to obtain a Dental Assistant Radiology
Certificate?
Answer: Completion of a dental assisting externship
◉ What is the maximum time a dental assistant may work and
take X-rays before registering?
Answer: 12 months
◉ Must your registered dental assistant certificate be displayed in
each office where you work?
Answer: True
◉ What is required for certificate renewal?
, Answer: Completion of 6 hours Continuing Education annually -
OR - 12 hours per biannual registration period
◉ Which action is permitted only for a licensed dentist?
Answer: Taking an impression for a final permanent prosthesis
◉ What happens if a dental assistant practices dentistry without a
license?
Answer: It is a 3rd degree felony
◉ What activities are dental assistants permitted to perform
under the Dental Practice Act?
Answer: Take radiographs after successfully registering with the
TSBDE
◉ What qualification must a dental assistant meet to place pit and
fissure sealants?
Answer: Completion of an 8-hour class in the placement of pit and
fissure sealants
◉ Can a dental assistant induce nitrous oxide sedation in Texas?
Answer: No, even if they hold nitrous oxide monitoring
certification
◉ What is classified as privileged dental information?
EXAM TESTED QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS
◉ How many members are on the Texas State Board?
Answer: 11 members
◉ What are the TSBDE Rules and Regulations?
Answer: The rules pertaining to dentistry in the state of Texas
◉ What is not required to obtain a Dental Assistant Radiology
Certificate?
Answer: Completion of a dental assisting externship
◉ What is the maximum time a dental assistant may work and
take X-rays before registering?
Answer: 12 months
◉ Must your registered dental assistant certificate be displayed in
each office where you work?
Answer: True
◉ What is required for certificate renewal?
, Answer: Completion of 6 hours Continuing Education annually -
OR - 12 hours per biannual registration period
◉ Which action is permitted only for a licensed dentist?
Answer: Taking an impression for a final permanent prosthesis
◉ What happens if a dental assistant practices dentistry without a
license?
Answer: It is a 3rd degree felony
◉ What activities are dental assistants permitted to perform
under the Dental Practice Act?
Answer: Take radiographs after successfully registering with the
TSBDE
◉ What qualification must a dental assistant meet to place pit and
fissure sealants?
Answer: Completion of an 8-hour class in the placement of pit and
fissure sealants
◉ Can a dental assistant induce nitrous oxide sedation in Texas?
Answer: No, even if they hold nitrous oxide monitoring
certification
◉ What is classified as privileged dental information?
