Texas Jurisprudence Dental Exam – Questions & Answers
How many continuing education hours are required each year for a RDA Correct Ans -
6 hours
The confidentiality created by the dentist, the record and the patient is Correct Ans -
privilege
Which statement best describes the duties of the SBDE? Correct Ans - Adopt and
enforce rules to ensure rules necessary to ensure compliance of rules to protect the public
health and safety in the practice of dentistry
Under what circumstances may a licensed dentist delegate a dental assistant to use a ever
prophylaxis cup and polishing material on a patients teeth Correct Ans - To prepare
the smooth surface of the tooth for sealants; cleanse the tooth surface prior to bonding
orthodontic brackets
Under what circumstances may a licensed dentist delegate a dental assistant to apply pit &
fissure sealants? Correct Ans - Dentist is a Medicaid provider or serves in an area
determined to be underserved by the Department of Human Services
An RDA must display his/her certificate: Correct Ans - As an original certificate to
be on display
The term reversible means Correct Ans - Able to be reversed or corrected
To be eligible for registration as a dental assistant an applicant must provide proof of all of
the following EXCEPT Correct Ans - Proof of 12 continuing education
The dental assistant is solely responsible for any acts or procedures performed in the
dental office Correct Ans - False
Dental assistant registration after September 1, 2006 Correct Ans - Must take a
course and exit exam to be offered through self study, computer courses and internet or
lecture courses
A dental assistants registration may be revoked for all of the following except Correct
Ans - Violation does not apply to dental assistants
A visual health inspection is performed by Correct Ans - A DHCW using only a
tongue depressor and light
Of the following statements which is more true Correct Ans - Legislature sends laws
to the state board of dental examiners who writes laws to rules & regulation
How many continuing education hours are required each year for a RDA Correct Ans -
6 hours
The confidentiality created by the dentist, the record and the patient is Correct Ans -
privilege
Which statement best describes the duties of the SBDE? Correct Ans - Adopt and
enforce rules to ensure rules necessary to ensure compliance of rules to protect the public
health and safety in the practice of dentistry
Under what circumstances may a licensed dentist delegate a dental assistant to use a ever
prophylaxis cup and polishing material on a patients teeth Correct Ans - To prepare
the smooth surface of the tooth for sealants; cleanse the tooth surface prior to bonding
orthodontic brackets
Under what circumstances may a licensed dentist delegate a dental assistant to apply pit &
fissure sealants? Correct Ans - Dentist is a Medicaid provider or serves in an area
determined to be underserved by the Department of Human Services
An RDA must display his/her certificate: Correct Ans - As an original certificate to
be on display
The term reversible means Correct Ans - Able to be reversed or corrected
To be eligible for registration as a dental assistant an applicant must provide proof of all of
the following EXCEPT Correct Ans - Proof of 12 continuing education
The dental assistant is solely responsible for any acts or procedures performed in the
dental office Correct Ans - False
Dental assistant registration after September 1, 2006 Correct Ans - Must take a
course and exit exam to be offered through self study, computer courses and internet or
lecture courses
A dental assistants registration may be revoked for all of the following except Correct
Ans - Violation does not apply to dental assistants
A visual health inspection is performed by Correct Ans - A DHCW using only a
tongue depressor and light
Of the following statements which is more true Correct Ans - Legislature sends laws
to the state board of dental examiners who writes laws to rules & regulation
