California Dental Practice Act Exam
UPDATED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
California Dental Practice Act - CORRECT ANSWER Governs dental practice in California.
Dental Board of California - CORRECT ANSWER The state agency that regulates dental
professionals.
Abandonment - CORRECT ANSWER Stopping patient treatment with an existing plan or
failing to provide a referral.
Autonomy - CORRECT ANSWER Patient's right to make their own healthcare decisions.
Competence - CORRECT ANSWER Maintaining current knowledge and skills to provide safe,
accurate care.
Consent - CORRECT ANSWER Voluntary acceptance of treatment.
Due Care - CORRECT ANSWER Proper care; absence of negligence.
Ethics - CORRECT ANSWER Moral duties, values, and principles.
Fraud - CORRECT ANSWER Deliberate deception for monetary gain.
Justice - CORRECT ANSWER Fair treatment without discrimination.
Licensure - CORRECT ANSWER State-approved permission to practice after examinations.
Malpractice - CORRECT ANSWER Professional misconduct or illegal/immoral acts.
UPDATED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
California Dental Practice Act - CORRECT ANSWER Governs dental practice in California.
Dental Board of California - CORRECT ANSWER The state agency that regulates dental
professionals.
Abandonment - CORRECT ANSWER Stopping patient treatment with an existing plan or
failing to provide a referral.
Autonomy - CORRECT ANSWER Patient's right to make their own healthcare decisions.
Competence - CORRECT ANSWER Maintaining current knowledge and skills to provide safe,
accurate care.
Consent - CORRECT ANSWER Voluntary acceptance of treatment.
Due Care - CORRECT ANSWER Proper care; absence of negligence.
Ethics - CORRECT ANSWER Moral duties, values, and principles.
Fraud - CORRECT ANSWER Deliberate deception for monetary gain.
Justice - CORRECT ANSWER Fair treatment without discrimination.
Licensure - CORRECT ANSWER State-approved permission to practice after examinations.
Malpractice - CORRECT ANSWER Professional misconduct or illegal/immoral acts.
