QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What is the purpose of the Iowa Dental Board? - ANS -to protect the public health
-administer exams
-issue licenses, registrations, and to renew
-set standards
-enforce iowa laws regulating practice of dentistry (dental hygienists and dental assistants)
-investigates complaints
-conduct disciplinary hearings
-perform inspections
-establish iowa review practitioner committee (ipp)
Who consists of the Dental Hygiene Committee? - ANS -2 hygienists from the iowa dental
board
-1 dentist from the iowa dental board
What is the purpose of the Dental Hygiene Committee? - ANS reviews:
-all matter regarding practice
-discipline
-education
-examination
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-licensure of hygienists
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, -make recommendations
-carry out duties assigned by the iowa dental board
What is the purpose in licensure? - ANS -protects the public from unqualified individuals and
unsafe practice
What consists of licensure? - ANS -licensure, registration, and permits
-visibly displayed at each permanent practice location
-get a duplicate from the iowa dental board
-alert if change in address within 60 days with paper of proof
-alert if change in name (first/last name) within 60 days with paper of proof
What is a dental assistant? - ANS any person who, under the supervision of a dentist,
performs any extraoral services including infection control or the use of hazardous materials or
performs any intraoral services on patients, including dental radiography
What must consist of a dental assistant? - ANS must be registered with the iowa dental
board as a dental assistant or dental assistant trainee
Can a front desk receptionist help wipe down in the operatory between patients or sterilize
instruments? - ANS No, the person needs to be an RDA or dental assistant trainee
Can a person be both licensed as a dental hygienist and registered as a dental assistant? -
ANS No, the Iowa Dental Board can only have 1 license
Can a nurse work as a dental assistant? - ANS Yes, as an XDA (non-registered dental
assistant)
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What consists of a dental assistant trainee? - ANS -on the job training for up to 12 months
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