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1. What is the maximum percent of CE credits allowed from
correspondence courses?
a. 20%
b. 50%
c. 70%
d. 80%
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• Answer: ✅b. 50%
• Rationale : Under state mandates like the Dental Hygiene Board of California, no
more than 50% of total required units may be taken through non-live, self-study, or
correspondence courses. The remaining balance must come from live, interactive
educational platforms. [1, 2, 3]
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2. Indirect Supervision
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, • Answer: ✅Indirect supervision requires prior diagnosis of the patient's condition and
authorization of a procedure by a dentist, and the presence of a supervising dentist on
premise.
• Rationale : This legal standard ensures that while the dentist does not need to look
directly at the clinical work during treatment, they remain physically present in the
office to manage unexpected medical emergencies.
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3. General Supervision
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• Answer: ✅General supervision requires that the dentist authorize the services being
delivered however, the presence of the supervising dentist in the tx facility is not
required.
• Rationale : This regulation allows an RDH to deliver vital preventive treatments
(like routine cleanings or sealants) off-site or when the dentist is out of the office,
provided the patient is an established patient of record.
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4. Direct Supervision
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• Answer: ✅Direct supervision requires prior diagnosis of the patient's condition and
authorization of a procedure by a dentist, and the presence of a supervising dentist on
premises and approval of the work done.
• Rationale : Because these tasks carry a higher clinical risk (such as local
anesthesia delivery), the dentist must remain on-site and physically inspect the patient
before they are legally allowed to be dismissed from the clinic.
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5. Hygienist has not renewed her license for 6 years and is now
working in another field. What must she do to renew her license?
a. catch up on CE's because hygiene protocol has changed
b. retake the clinical and written board
c. pay renewal fee and retake the written
d. reapply for license once all requirements are met
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• Answer: ✅d. reapply for license once all requirements are met
• Rationale : A dental hygiene license that remains delinquent or unrenewed beyond
5 years is automatically cancelled by law. It cannot be renewed or reinstated; the
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