Dental Assisting State Board Exam/Questions and Answers

Dental Assisting State Board
Exam/Questions and Answers
what does jurisprudence protect? - -the dental profession

- who grants the dental assistant their certificate of registration? - -the state
board

- The TSBDE protects who? - -the public

- Who makes up the board? - -15 members- serve 6 years
-8 dentists
-2 hygienists
-5 members of public

- New legislation affecting dental assistant registration SB 610 - -authorized
newly- hired dental assistants to take x-rays for up to 12 months after the
hire date, to study for and take the new 8 hour course and exam

- How long can an assistant work without a license? - -12 months

- How often are licenses renewed? - -annually

- how long can your certificate be expired? - -12 months

- display of registration certificate include? (must know one) - --dental
assistant shall display the certificate of registration in the dental office where
employed
-dental assistant who works in more than one location will need to request
additional copies from the TSBDE
-photocopy of registration is NOT permitted

- Who is practicing dentistry? - --dentist
-fits or repairs a dental appliance
-aids in fitting or repairing an appliance
-making a full or an anesthetic drug
-denturist

- who is not practicing dentistry? - -1. an employee of a licensed dentist
who makes dental x-rays in the dental office under the supervision of the
dentist
2. a dental assistant who performs duties within limits of the dental practice
act