RDA REVIEW PRACTICE TEST
PRACTICE COLLECTION 2026
COMPLETE REVIEW VERIFIED PASS
◉ General Supervision AnswerDoctor/Dentist - is out of office, but has
scheduled auxiliary to be at work
◉ Nitrous Oxide administration AnswerDentist - must remain in the
operator & Assistant may adjust controls as directed by the dentist
◉ A parent brings in child to office on the dentist's day off, the child has
a large cavity. The dentist is unreachable by telephone. The "RDA"
should do or advise what? AnswerRefer to another dentist
◉ Under General Supervision the RDA may perform? Answer1. Mouth
Mirror
2. Place and remove sedative dressings
3. Expose radiographs
◉ An impression for a "Hawley Retainer" may legally be taken by who?
AnswerDentist only
◉ Under Direct supervision the "RDA" may perform? Answer1. Pulp
Vitality test
2. Cementation of temporaries
3. Size Stainless steel bands, crowns, and orthodontic bands.
, ◉ Under Direct Supervision the dental assistant may perform what?
Answer1. Place topical anesthetic
2. Monitor Vital signs
3. Place rubber dam
◉ RDA CEU licensure renewal requirements Answer1. Twenty-five
units of continuing education every two years
◉ One continuing education unit is equivalent to a lecture or seminar of
what? AnswerOne hour
◉ The RDA license is renewed when? Answer1. The RDA's birthday
2. Odd or even year of birth
◉ How many continuing education units may be earned in Category 1
and Category II? AnswerAt least half must be Category II
◉ The maximum number of continuing education units which may be
earned in "one day" are how many? Answer8 units
◉ To qualify to the the RDA examination, one must meet any of the
following criteria Answer1. Graduate dental assisting program -
accredited by the California Board of Dental Examiners
2. Eighteen months - full-time work experience in a dental office
PRACTICE COLLECTION 2026
COMPLETE REVIEW VERIFIED PASS
◉ General Supervision AnswerDoctor/Dentist - is out of office, but has
scheduled auxiliary to be at work
◉ Nitrous Oxide administration AnswerDentist - must remain in the
operator & Assistant may adjust controls as directed by the dentist
◉ A parent brings in child to office on the dentist's day off, the child has
a large cavity. The dentist is unreachable by telephone. The "RDA"
should do or advise what? AnswerRefer to another dentist
◉ Under General Supervision the RDA may perform? Answer1. Mouth
Mirror
2. Place and remove sedative dressings
3. Expose radiographs
◉ An impression for a "Hawley Retainer" may legally be taken by who?
AnswerDentist only
◉ Under Direct supervision the "RDA" may perform? Answer1. Pulp
Vitality test
2. Cementation of temporaries
3. Size Stainless steel bands, crowns, and orthodontic bands.
, ◉ Under Direct Supervision the dental assistant may perform what?
Answer1. Place topical anesthetic
2. Monitor Vital signs
3. Place rubber dam
◉ RDA CEU licensure renewal requirements Answer1. Twenty-five
units of continuing education every two years
◉ One continuing education unit is equivalent to a lecture or seminar of
what? AnswerOne hour
◉ The RDA license is renewed when? Answer1. The RDA's birthday
2. Odd or even year of birth
◉ How many continuing education units may be earned in Category 1
and Category II? AnswerAt least half must be Category II
◉ The maximum number of continuing education units which may be
earned in "one day" are how many? Answer8 units
◉ To qualify to the the RDA examination, one must meet any of the
following criteria Answer1. Graduate dental assisting program -
accredited by the California Board of Dental Examiners
2. Eighteen months - full-time work experience in a dental office
