RDA QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% VERIFIED
2024/2025
1. The RDA performing a mouth mirror inspection should be able to : - Correct Answer -Differentiate
abnormal conditions from normal conditions
2. The RDA may not perform which of the following, without proof of completion of a course
approved by the State Board of Dental Examiner : - Correct Answer - coral polish
- ultrasound scaling for removal of excess cement from orthodontic bands
3. The RDA license renewal period, with proof of education, is required every : - Correct Answer -2
years
4. The dental assistant may perform the following duties: - Correct Answer -removal of arch wires
-placement and removal of rubber dam
Placement and removal of matrices
5. Placement and cementation. Of crowns and bridges is a duty permitted the: - Correct Answer -
Dentist only
6. In addition to using an explore, which other instructions are permissible for a RDA to use during an
oral inspection? - Correct Answer -mouth mirror
7. The RDA may remove excess cement : - Correct Answer -supragingvally
8. Fitting endodontic gutta perchance points prior to filling the canal is a duty performed by the : -
Correct Answer - RDAEF under direct supervisor
The taking of intra oral radiographys, with the California Radiation Safety Lincense, is a duty
permitted to the : - Correct Answer -DA under general supervisor
10. The RDA may place : - Correct Answer -both metal and elastic separators
- under the direct supervisor of a licensed dentist
11. The non-aerosol topical agent may be applied by the: - Correct Answer -DA or RDA
, 12. A DA or RDA MAY NOT TAKE IMPRESSION for : - Correct Answer - crown
- bridges
- and intra oral prosthetics
The RDA may remove excess cement : - Correct Answer -along the cervical third of the tooth
- supragingvally
- under direct supervisor of a licensed dentist
14. How many hour of continuing education are required per renewal period for licensure of and
RDA: - Correct Answer - 25
- biennially
15. Sizing and cementation of temporary crowns may be performed by : - Correct Answer -RDA
- UNDER DIRECT SUPERVISION
16. A Mother bring her child to the office when the dentist is not there. The child hasWAS. a
toothache and an obvious large cavity. The dentist is contacted at home and is made aware of the
patients problem which of the following tasks may be performed : - Correct Answer - take x-ray and
reschedule
-refer to another dentist
- do a mouth mirror inspection by a RDA under general supervision
17. A patient has been scheduled for suture removal 5 days after surgery. The patient returns for his
appointment, but the dentist is ill. The RDA may : - Correct Answer - check the patient mouth and
reschedule him in a day or two
18. The dentist may be subject to charge malpractice based on: - Correct Answer - proven negligence
- suspended license
19. The Application of topical fluoride is permitted by: - Correct Answer - the DA and RDA
- under the direct supervision
2024/2025
1. The RDA performing a mouth mirror inspection should be able to : - Correct Answer -Differentiate
abnormal conditions from normal conditions
2. The RDA may not perform which of the following, without proof of completion of a course
approved by the State Board of Dental Examiner : - Correct Answer - coral polish
- ultrasound scaling for removal of excess cement from orthodontic bands
3. The RDA license renewal period, with proof of education, is required every : - Correct Answer -2
years
4. The dental assistant may perform the following duties: - Correct Answer -removal of arch wires
-placement and removal of rubber dam
Placement and removal of matrices
5. Placement and cementation. Of crowns and bridges is a duty permitted the: - Correct Answer -
Dentist only
6. In addition to using an explore, which other instructions are permissible for a RDA to use during an
oral inspection? - Correct Answer -mouth mirror
7. The RDA may remove excess cement : - Correct Answer -supragingvally
8. Fitting endodontic gutta perchance points prior to filling the canal is a duty performed by the : -
Correct Answer - RDAEF under direct supervisor
The taking of intra oral radiographys, with the California Radiation Safety Lincense, is a duty
permitted to the : - Correct Answer -DA under general supervisor
10. The RDA may place : - Correct Answer -both metal and elastic separators
- under the direct supervisor of a licensed dentist
11. The non-aerosol topical agent may be applied by the: - Correct Answer -DA or RDA
, 12. A DA or RDA MAY NOT TAKE IMPRESSION for : - Correct Answer - crown
- bridges
- and intra oral prosthetics
The RDA may remove excess cement : - Correct Answer -along the cervical third of the tooth
- supragingvally
- under direct supervisor of a licensed dentist
14. How many hour of continuing education are required per renewal period for licensure of and
RDA: - Correct Answer - 25
- biennially
15. Sizing and cementation of temporary crowns may be performed by : - Correct Answer -RDA
- UNDER DIRECT SUPERVISION
16. A Mother bring her child to the office when the dentist is not there. The child hasWAS. a
toothache and an obvious large cavity. The dentist is contacted at home and is made aware of the
patients problem which of the following tasks may be performed : - Correct Answer - take x-ray and
reschedule
-refer to another dentist
- do a mouth mirror inspection by a RDA under general supervision
17. A patient has been scheduled for suture removal 5 days after surgery. The patient returns for his
appointment, but the dentist is ill. The RDA may : - Correct Answer - check the patient mouth and
reschedule him in a day or two
18. The dentist may be subject to charge malpractice based on: - Correct Answer - proven negligence
- suspended license
19. The Application of topical fluoride is permitted by: - Correct Answer - the DA and RDA
- under the direct supervision
