DENTAL HYGIENE LAW AND ETHICS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS 2025
1) Dental Hygienists Responsibilities (11ct) - CORRECT-ANSWERS- a) Possess a proper
license and registration, comply with all laws, and work within your scope of practice
b) Exercise reasonable skill, care, and judgment in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of
patients
c)use standard drugs, materials, and techniques
d) complete treatment in a reasonable amount of time
e) charge reasonable fees
f) Never abandon a pt. and arrange for care during absence
g) Refer to a specialist as needed
h) maintain privacy and confidentiality
i) Keep accurate records
j) Give adequate instructions to the patient
k) Maintain a level of knowledge and practice within the code of ethics
2) General Supervision requirements - CORRECT-ANSWERS- DDS not required to be
present in the treatment facility
3) RDH Functions- Oral prophylaxis - CORRECT-ANSWERS- 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 of hard and soft tissues
4) Direct supervision requirements - CORRECT-ANSWERS- DDS is required to be
physically present in the tx. facility
5) Can an RDH perform RDA duties? - CORRECT-ANSWERS- Yes, if licensed BEFORE
1/1/2006
, 6) RDH functions include: - CORRECT-ANSWERS- dental hygiene assessment and
development, planning and implementation of a dental hygiene care plan, including oral health
education, counseling, and health screenings
7) RDH functions do not include - CORRECT-ANSWERS- Diagnosis and comprehensive
treatment. planning. No dental restorative treatments, such as placing, condensing, carving, or
removing permanent restorations. No surgery or cutting of any hard or soft tissues. No
prescribing medications or administering any anesthesia other than N202 or LA (if licensed to do
so).
8) RDH permissible duties under Direct Supervision - CORRECT-ANSWERS- STC - soft
tissue curettage
Administration of LA
Administration of N202
9) RDH permissible duties under General Supervision - CORRECT-ANSWERS--Preventative
and therapeutic interventions: SRP, prophy
-Application of topical, therapeutic, and subgingival agents used to control caries and periodontal
disease
-Taking impressions for bleach trays and application and activation of whitening agents with a
non-laser curing device
10) RDH permissible duties without supervision - CORRECT-ANSWERS- -educational
services, oral health training programs, and oral health screenings (must refer patients with
abnormalities to DDS)
-in public health programs (federal, state, or local)- DH services in addition to oral screenings,
fluoride and sealant applications
-may submit or allow submission of insurance or third-party claims
11) Authorized persons: RDA/RDAEF permissible duties - CORRECT-ANSWERS- RDA:
CORRECT ANSWERS 2025
1) Dental Hygienists Responsibilities (11ct) - CORRECT-ANSWERS- a) Possess a proper
license and registration, comply with all laws, and work within your scope of practice
b) Exercise reasonable skill, care, and judgment in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of
patients
c)use standard drugs, materials, and techniques
d) complete treatment in a reasonable amount of time
e) charge reasonable fees
f) Never abandon a pt. and arrange for care during absence
g) Refer to a specialist as needed
h) maintain privacy and confidentiality
i) Keep accurate records
j) Give adequate instructions to the patient
k) Maintain a level of knowledge and practice within the code of ethics
2) General Supervision requirements - CORRECT-ANSWERS- DDS not required to be
present in the treatment facility
3) RDH Functions- Oral prophylaxis - CORRECT-ANSWERS- 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 of hard and soft tissues
4) Direct supervision requirements - CORRECT-ANSWERS- DDS is required to be
physically present in the tx. facility
5) Can an RDH perform RDA duties? - CORRECT-ANSWERS- Yes, if licensed BEFORE
1/1/2006
, 6) RDH functions include: - CORRECT-ANSWERS- dental hygiene assessment and
development, planning and implementation of a dental hygiene care plan, including oral health
education, counseling, and health screenings
7) RDH functions do not include - CORRECT-ANSWERS- Diagnosis and comprehensive
treatment. planning. No dental restorative treatments, such as placing, condensing, carving, or
removing permanent restorations. No surgery or cutting of any hard or soft tissues. No
prescribing medications or administering any anesthesia other than N202 or LA (if licensed to do
so).
8) RDH permissible duties under Direct Supervision - CORRECT-ANSWERS- STC - soft
tissue curettage
Administration of LA
Administration of N202
9) RDH permissible duties under General Supervision - CORRECT-ANSWERS--Preventative
and therapeutic interventions: SRP, prophy
-Application of topical, therapeutic, and subgingival agents used to control caries and periodontal
disease
-Taking impressions for bleach trays and application and activation of whitening agents with a
non-laser curing device
10) RDH permissible duties without supervision - CORRECT-ANSWERS- -educational
services, oral health training programs, and oral health screenings (must refer patients with
abnormalities to DDS)
-in public health programs (federal, state, or local)- DH services in addition to oral screenings,
fluoride and sealant applications
-may submit or allow submission of insurance or third-party claims
11) Authorized persons: RDA/RDAEF permissible duties - CORRECT-ANSWERS- RDA:
