RDA WRITTEN STATE BOARD EXAM LATEST VERSION UPDATED AND REVISED IN 2025

RDA WRITTEN STATE BOARD EXAM LATEST VERSION
UPDATED AND REVISED IN 2025



The RDA performing a mouth mirror inspection should be
able to - ANSWER ->differentiate abnormal conditions
from normal conditions

The RDA may not perform which of the following,
without proof of completion of a course approved by the
State of Dental Examiners - ANSWER ->coronal polish &
application of pit and tissue sealants

The RDA license renewal period, with proof of education,
is required every - ANSWER ->every 2 years

The dental assistant may perform the following duties:
1. placement and ligation of arch wires
2. removal of arch wires
3. size orthodontic bands
4. placement and removal of rubber dam
5. placement and removal of matrices - ANSWER ->2.
removal of arch wires
4. placement and removal of rubber dam
5. placement and removal of matrices

,Placement and cementation of crowns and bridges is a
duty permitted the - ANSWER ->dentist only

In addition to using an explorer, which other instruments
are permissible for a RDA to use during an oral inspection
- ANSWER ->mouth mirror

The RDA may remove excess cement - ANSWER -
>supragingivally

Fitting endodontic gutta percha points prior to filling the
canal is a duty performed by the - ANSWER ->

The taking of intramural radiographs, with the California
Radiation Safety License, is a duty permitted to the -
ANSWER ->

The RDA may place - ANSWER ->

The topical agent may be applied by the - ANSWER ->

A DA or RDA MAY NOT take impressions for - ANSWER ->

The RDA may remove excess cement - ANSWER ->a

,How many hours of continuing education are required
per renewal period for licensure of and RDA: - ANSWER -
>ANNUALLY
3 and 5

Sizing and cementation of temporary crowns may be
performed by: - ANSWER ->RDA under direct supervision
(2&3)

A mother brings her child to the office when dentist isn't
there. Child has a toothache and an obvious large cavity.
The dentist is contacted at home and is made aware of
the patient's problem which of the following tasks may
be performed: - ANSWER ->take an x-ray and reschedule,
refer to another dentist, do a mouth mirror inspection by
an RDA under general supervision

A patient has been scheduled for suture removal 5 days
after surgery. The patient returns for his appointment,
but the dentist us ill. The RDA may: - ANSWER ->check
the patients mouth and reschedule him in a day or two

The placement and removal of the rubber dam may be
legally performed by the: - ANSWER ->- Non-licensed DA
under direct supervision
- RDA under direct supervision

, Taking impressions for diagnostic and opposing models is
the function of: - ANSWER ->the RDA and DA

Of those duties listed below, which cannot be performed
by the DA under the direct supervision of the Dentist? -
ANSWER ->- placements and ligation of arch wires
- placement of bases and liners on sound dentin

Which of the following can be used by a DA to remove
excess cement left on the tooth following the removal of
orthodontic bands? - ANSWER ->none of the above
- ultrasonic scaler
- cotton pliers
- explorer

Post extraction dressings may be conducted by -
ANSWER ->DA and RDA under direct supervision

An ultrasonic scaler may be used by the RDA: - ANSWER -
>- for the removal of excess cement from an orthodontic
band
- after completing a board approved course