MDA MISSOURI DENTAL BASIC SKILLS
EXAM COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE 2026 |
PRACTICE QUESTIONS, RATIONALES &
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, Board of Dentistry Admin board that interprets and implements state regulations (dental practice
act)
Direct Supervision 1. Dentist physically present when dental auxiliary performs functions.
2. DA must be legally qualified to perform delegated procedures (EFDA Cert)
3. Dentist must examine pt before and after procedure.
If a dental assistant performs a function that is NOT 1. performed an illegal act
ALLOWED under the state practice act, they are... 2. practicing without a permit
3. perform a criminal act.
What are expanded functions? Specific intraoral tasks delegated to qualified dental auxiliaries who have
increased skill and training.
What is an EFDA? Expanded Function Dental Assistant-qualified and permitted dental auxiliaries
who have increased skill and training.
The expiration length of an EFDA certification permit is? 5 years (all renew at same time)
The requirements to renew and EFDA permit is? 16 hours of continuing education and current BLS certificate.
An EFDA must always maintain which current BLS (Basic Life Saving) for healthcare providers with AED training.
certification?
Are patient financial records part of the clinical records? No
Who "owns" dental records and images? The dentist
Who is the patient of record? individual who has been examined and diagnosed by a licensed dentist and has a
treatment planned.
Patient records include _______ and _______. Notes and xrays
What is the correct way to make a chart correction? in ink cross through w/single line with the date and your initials.
What is unlawful when it comes to chart corrections? Using white out or scribbling
Patient records are confidential! True or False True
EXAM COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE 2026 |
PRACTICE QUESTIONS, RATIONALES &
CHEAT SHEET
| GRADED A+ | GUARANTEED SUCCESS
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
100% Verified Exam Prep and Comprehensive
Rationales Included
, Board of Dentistry Admin board that interprets and implements state regulations (dental practice
act)
Direct Supervision 1. Dentist physically present when dental auxiliary performs functions.
2. DA must be legally qualified to perform delegated procedures (EFDA Cert)
3. Dentist must examine pt before and after procedure.
If a dental assistant performs a function that is NOT 1. performed an illegal act
ALLOWED under the state practice act, they are... 2. practicing without a permit
3. perform a criminal act.
What are expanded functions? Specific intraoral tasks delegated to qualified dental auxiliaries who have
increased skill and training.
What is an EFDA? Expanded Function Dental Assistant-qualified and permitted dental auxiliaries
who have increased skill and training.
The expiration length of an EFDA certification permit is? 5 years (all renew at same time)
The requirements to renew and EFDA permit is? 16 hours of continuing education and current BLS certificate.
An EFDA must always maintain which current BLS (Basic Life Saving) for healthcare providers with AED training.
certification?
Are patient financial records part of the clinical records? No
Who "owns" dental records and images? The dentist
Who is the patient of record? individual who has been examined and diagnosed by a licensed dentist and has a
treatment planned.
Patient records include _______ and _______. Notes and xrays
What is the correct way to make a chart correction? in ink cross through w/single line with the date and your initials.
What is unlawful when it comes to chart corrections? Using white out or scribbling
Patient records are confidential! True or False True
