TEXAS JURISPRUDENCE DENTAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH SOLUTIONS 2025
How many continuing education hours are required each year for a RDA -
CORRECT ANSWER-6 hours
The confidentiality created by the dentist, the record and the patient is -
CORRECT ANSWER-privilege
Which statement best describes the duties of the SBDE? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Adopt and enforce rules to ensure rules necessary to ensure compliance of
rules to protect the public health and safety in the practice of dentistry
Under what circumstances may a licensed dentist delegate a dental assistant to
use a ever prophylaxis cup and polishing material on a patients teeth -
CORRECT ANSWER-To prepare the smooth surface of the tooth for sealants;
cleanse the tooth surface prior to bonding orthodontic brackets
Under what circumstances may a licensed dentist delegate a dental assistant to
apply pit & fissure sealants? - CORRECT ANSWER-Dentist is a Medicaid provider
or serves in an area determined to be underserved by the Department of
Human Services
An RDA must display his/her certificate: - CORRECT ANSWER-As an original
certificate to be on display
The term reversible means - CORRECT ANSWER-Able to be reversed or
corrected
, To be eligible for registration as a dental assistant an applicant must provide
proof of all of the following EXCEPT - CORRECT ANSWER-Proof of 12 continuing
education
The dental assistant is solely responsible for any acts or procedures performed
in the dental office - CORRECT ANSWER-False
Dental assistant registration after September 1, 2006 - CORRECT ANSWER-Must
take a course and exit exam to be offered through self study, computer courses
and internet or lecture courses
A dental assistants registration may be revoked for all of the following except -
CORRECT ANSWER-Violation does not apply to dental assistants
A visual health inspection is performed by - CORRECT ANSWER-A DHCW using
only a tongue depressor and light
Of the following statements which is more true - CORRECT ANSWER-Legislature
sends laws to the state board of dental examiners who writes laws to rules &
regulation
A RDA May fill out and sign a patients work excuse without prior authorization
from the dentist - CORRECT ANSWER-False
Which statement best describes the duties delegated to a dental assistant -
CORRECT ANSWER-A licensed dentist may delegate to a qualified and trained
dental assistant acting under the dentist direct supervision any dental act that
a reasonable and prudent dentist would find is within the scope of sound
dental judgement
ANSWERS WITH SOLUTIONS 2025
How many continuing education hours are required each year for a RDA -
CORRECT ANSWER-6 hours
The confidentiality created by the dentist, the record and the patient is -
CORRECT ANSWER-privilege
Which statement best describes the duties of the SBDE? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Adopt and enforce rules to ensure rules necessary to ensure compliance of
rules to protect the public health and safety in the practice of dentistry
Under what circumstances may a licensed dentist delegate a dental assistant to
use a ever prophylaxis cup and polishing material on a patients teeth -
CORRECT ANSWER-To prepare the smooth surface of the tooth for sealants;
cleanse the tooth surface prior to bonding orthodontic brackets
Under what circumstances may a licensed dentist delegate a dental assistant to
apply pit & fissure sealants? - CORRECT ANSWER-Dentist is a Medicaid provider
or serves in an area determined to be underserved by the Department of
Human Services
An RDA must display his/her certificate: - CORRECT ANSWER-As an original
certificate to be on display
The term reversible means - CORRECT ANSWER-Able to be reversed or
corrected
, To be eligible for registration as a dental assistant an applicant must provide
proof of all of the following EXCEPT - CORRECT ANSWER-Proof of 12 continuing
education
The dental assistant is solely responsible for any acts or procedures performed
in the dental office - CORRECT ANSWER-False
Dental assistant registration after September 1, 2006 - CORRECT ANSWER-Must
take a course and exit exam to be offered through self study, computer courses
and internet or lecture courses
A dental assistants registration may be revoked for all of the following except -
CORRECT ANSWER-Violation does not apply to dental assistants
A visual health inspection is performed by - CORRECT ANSWER-A DHCW using
only a tongue depressor and light
Of the following statements which is more true - CORRECT ANSWER-Legislature
sends laws to the state board of dental examiners who writes laws to rules &
regulation
A RDA May fill out and sign a patients work excuse without prior authorization
from the dentist - CORRECT ANSWER-False
Which statement best describes the duties delegated to a dental assistant -
CORRECT ANSWER-A licensed dentist may delegate to a qualified and trained
dental assistant acting under the dentist direct supervision any dental act that
a reasonable and prudent dentist would find is within the scope of sound
dental judgement
