RDA QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2024

RDA QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2024 1. The RDA performing a mouth mirror inspection should be able to : -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 : -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 : -Answer- -2 years 4. The dental assistant may perform the following duties: -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: -Answer- -Dentist only 6. In addition to using an explore, which other instructions are permissible for a RDA to use during an oral inspection? -Answer--mouth mirror 7. The RDA may remove excess cement : -Answer--supragingvally 8. Fitting endodontic gutta perchance points prior to filling the canal is a duty performed by the : -Answer-- RDAEF under direct supervisor The taking of intra oral radiographys, with the California Radiation Safety Lincense, is a duty permitted to the : -Answer--DA under general supervisor 10. The RDA may place : -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: -Answer--DA or RDA 12. A DA or RDA MAY NOT TAKE IMPRESSION for : -Answer-- crown - bridges - and intra oral prosthetics The RDA may remove excess cement : -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: -Answer-- 25 - biennially 15. Sizing and cementation of temporary crowns may be performed by : -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 : -Answer-- take x-ray and reschedule -refer to another dentist - do a mouth mirror inspection by a RDA under general supervision