IOWA JURISPRUDENCE DENTAL ASSISTANT
EXAM WITH ALL CORRECT & VERIFIED
ANSWERS
What is the difference between rules and statute? Correct answer-Statutes are laws which can only
be changed through legislative action and rules are guidelines that can be passed by the Board. Rules
have the same force of law as Statutes
Where is the Dental Practice Act of Iowa found? Correct answer-Iowa Code Chapter 153
Who's is responsible for writing rules that regulate dental assisting in Iowa? Correct answer-The
Iowa Dental Board
Do all states have the same laws, rules and regulations for dental assistants? Correct answer-No
Who should be contacted for questions about dental assisting rules and laws in Iowa? Correct
answer-The Iowa Dental Board
How many hours of continuing education are required for renewal? Correct answer-20 hours every
2 years
What are the continuing education requirements for renewal? Correct answer-Abuse Identification
and Reporting Training, 2 hours total every 3 years
CPR certification, 3 hours total every 2 years
Infection control, 1 hour total every 2 years
Jurisprudence, 1 hour total every 2 years
Name procedures a dental assistant trainee cannot perform. Correct answer-Surgical procedures
on hard and soft tissues within the oral cavity
Administration of local anesthetic
Administration of N2O
Placing of dental fillings
Sealants
Extractions
Bite adjustments
How many months does a dental assistant trainee have to successfully complete examinations in
infection control and jurisprudence? Correct answer-12 months
Under what level of supervision must a trainee always work? Correct answer-Personal supervision
Where are the requirements for dental assistants who engage in dental radiography? Correct
answer-Iowa Administrative Code 650 Chapter 22
Who governs radiation machines and radioactive materials in the state of Iowa? Correct answer-
The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH)
What are things a registered dental assistant can be disciplined for by the Iowa Dental Board?
Correct answer-Violations relating to licensure & registration, ethics, ability to practice, patient care,
EXAM WITH ALL CORRECT & VERIFIED
ANSWERS
What is the difference between rules and statute? Correct answer-Statutes are laws which can only
be changed through legislative action and rules are guidelines that can be passed by the Board. Rules
have the same force of law as Statutes
Where is the Dental Practice Act of Iowa found? Correct answer-Iowa Code Chapter 153
Who's is responsible for writing rules that regulate dental assisting in Iowa? Correct answer-The
Iowa Dental Board
Do all states have the same laws, rules and regulations for dental assistants? Correct answer-No
Who should be contacted for questions about dental assisting rules and laws in Iowa? Correct
answer-The Iowa Dental Board
How many hours of continuing education are required for renewal? Correct answer-20 hours every
2 years
What are the continuing education requirements for renewal? Correct answer-Abuse Identification
and Reporting Training, 2 hours total every 3 years
CPR certification, 3 hours total every 2 years
Infection control, 1 hour total every 2 years
Jurisprudence, 1 hour total every 2 years
Name procedures a dental assistant trainee cannot perform. Correct answer-Surgical procedures
on hard and soft tissues within the oral cavity
Administration of local anesthetic
Administration of N2O
Placing of dental fillings
Sealants
Extractions
Bite adjustments
How many months does a dental assistant trainee have to successfully complete examinations in
infection control and jurisprudence? Correct answer-12 months
Under what level of supervision must a trainee always work? Correct answer-Personal supervision
Where are the requirements for dental assistants who engage in dental radiography? Correct
answer-Iowa Administrative Code 650 Chapter 22
Who governs radiation machines and radioactive materials in the state of Iowa? Correct answer-
The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH)
What are things a registered dental assistant can be disciplined for by the Iowa Dental Board?
Correct answer-Violations relating to licensure & registration, ethics, ability to practice, patient care,
