CALIFORNIA RDA LAW & ETHICS ACTUAL
TEST PAPER 2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ which category of dental assistant may fabricate a direct
provisional restoration? Answer: registered dental assistant under
supervision defined by the dentist
◉ which category of dental assistant may remove orthodontic bands
and remove excess cement from supragingival surfaces of teeth with
a hand instrument? Answer: orthodontic assistant under direct
supervision
◉ adding medication to intravenous lines requires which type of
license and what supervision level? Answer: sedation assistant
under direct division
◉ placing gingival retraction cord requires which type of license:
Answer: registered dental assistant in extended function
◉ taking impressions for tooth-born removable prosthesis is
allowed by which type of assistant? Answer: registered dental
assistant in extended functions
,◉ radiographic procedures may be performed under which
supervision level? Answer: general
◉ which term describes the supervision of dental procedures that
are prescribed by the dentist but not requiring the dentist to by
physically present in the dental facility? Answer: general supervision
◉ which term describes a person who may preform all the
procedures of a registered dental assistant and may preform scaling
and root planning under general supervision of a licensed dentist?
Answer: registered dental hygienist
◉ which term best describes a procedure limited to the removal of
plaque and stain from exposed tooth structures? Answer: coronal
polishing
◉ which terms describes the supervision of dental procedures that
are prescribed by the dentist who must be present and check the
completed procedure before dismissing the patient? Answer: direct
supervision
◉ which term describes a set of policies and standards set by the
Dental Board of California and if not adhered to may result in a
citation and fine by the Board? Answer: regulation
, ◉ which acronym is used to define a worker who might be exposed
to infectious materials? Answer: DHCP
◉ which terms best describes a treatment intend to create an
environment in which the patient can maintain healthy hard and soft
tissue? Answer: oral prophylaxis
◉ which term describes the licensure category whereby the
assistant may perform both dental assistant and registered dental
assistant duties and whose additional duties must be preformed
under direct supervision and full professional responsibility of the
licensed dentist? Answer: RDAEF
◉ if the board determines that the public health and safety would be
served by requiring all holders of license or permits to continue
their education after receiving a license or permit, it may require, as
a condition to the renewal, that they inform themselves of the
developments in the practice of dentistry since the original issuance
of their license or permit. to do so, a licensee or permit holder must
obtain continuing education that is consistent with the Board's
regulations. how many units of continuing education must a RDA
obtain during a two-year time period? Answer: 25 units
◉ how many units of continuing education must a Dentist (DDS)
obtain during a two year time period? Answer: 50 units
TEST PAPER 2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ which category of dental assistant may fabricate a direct
provisional restoration? Answer: registered dental assistant under
supervision defined by the dentist
◉ which category of dental assistant may remove orthodontic bands
and remove excess cement from supragingival surfaces of teeth with
a hand instrument? Answer: orthodontic assistant under direct
supervision
◉ adding medication to intravenous lines requires which type of
license and what supervision level? Answer: sedation assistant
under direct division
◉ placing gingival retraction cord requires which type of license:
Answer: registered dental assistant in extended function
◉ taking impressions for tooth-born removable prosthesis is
allowed by which type of assistant? Answer: registered dental
assistant in extended functions
,◉ radiographic procedures may be performed under which
supervision level? Answer: general
◉ which term describes the supervision of dental procedures that
are prescribed by the dentist but not requiring the dentist to by
physically present in the dental facility? Answer: general supervision
◉ which term describes a person who may preform all the
procedures of a registered dental assistant and may preform scaling
and root planning under general supervision of a licensed dentist?
Answer: registered dental hygienist
◉ which term best describes a procedure limited to the removal of
plaque and stain from exposed tooth structures? Answer: coronal
polishing
◉ which terms describes the supervision of dental procedures that
are prescribed by the dentist who must be present and check the
completed procedure before dismissing the patient? Answer: direct
supervision
◉ which term describes a set of policies and standards set by the
Dental Board of California and if not adhered to may result in a
citation and fine by the Board? Answer: regulation
, ◉ which acronym is used to define a worker who might be exposed
to infectious materials? Answer: DHCP
◉ which terms best describes a treatment intend to create an
environment in which the patient can maintain healthy hard and soft
tissue? Answer: oral prophylaxis
◉ which term describes the licensure category whereby the
assistant may perform both dental assistant and registered dental
assistant duties and whose additional duties must be preformed
under direct supervision and full professional responsibility of the
licensed dentist? Answer: RDAEF
◉ if the board determines that the public health and safety would be
served by requiring all holders of license or permits to continue
their education after receiving a license or permit, it may require, as
a condition to the renewal, that they inform themselves of the
developments in the practice of dentistry since the original issuance
of their license or permit. to do so, a licensee or permit holder must
obtain continuing education that is consistent with the Board's
regulations. how many units of continuing education must a RDA
obtain during a two-year time period? Answer: 25 units
◉ how many units of continuing education must a Dentist (DDS)
obtain during a two year time period? Answer: 50 units
