RDA Duties and Functions Exam Questions with 100%
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Mouth-mirror inspection of the oral cavity, to include charting of obvious lesions, existing
restorations, and missing teeth - *answers* RDA under DD
application of topical fluoride, after scaling and polishing by the dentist or RDH -
*answers* DA under D
taking impressions for diagnostic and opposing models, bleaching trays, temporary
crowns and bridges, and sports guards - *answers* DA under D
Surgical or cutting procedures on hard or soft tissue - *answers* N
After adjustment by the dentist, examine and seat removable orthodontic appliances
and deliver care instructions to the patient - *answers* DA under D
Place and remove orthodontic separators - *answers* DA under D
Obtain endodontic cultures - *answers* N
Diagnosis for treatment planning - *answers* N
Application of non-aerosol and non-caustic topical agents - *answers* DA under D
Extra-Oral duties or functions specified by the supervising dentist - *answers* DA under
G
Removal of sutures, after inspection of the site by the dentist - *answers* DA under D
Placement of post-extraction dressing after inspection of the surgical site by the dentist -
*answers* RDA under DD
Placing, wedging, & removing matrices for restorative procedures. - *answers* DA
under D
Sizing of stainless steel crowns, temporary crowns and bands: - *answers* RDA under
DD
presciption of medicines - *answers* N
Placement of elastic orthodontic separators - *answers* DA under D
holding anterior matrices - *answers* DA under D
, removing ligature ties and arch wires - *answers* DA under D
taking of intra-oral measurements for orthodontic procedures - *answers* DA under D
dry endodontically treated canals using absorbent points - *answers* RDA under DD
place and remove rubber dams or other isolation devices - *answers* DA under D
administration of injectable anesthesia - *answers* N
checking for loose bands - *answers* DA under D
taking dental radiographs - *answers* DA under G
assist in the administration of nitrous oxide - *answers* DA under D
Pulp vitality testing - *answers* RDA under DD
Remove post-extraction dressings after inspection of the surgical site by the supervising
licensed dentist - *answers* DA under D
Place bases, liners, and bonding agents - *answers* RDA under DD
Application of pit and fissure sealants - *answers* RDA under DD
Adjust dentures extra-orally - *answers* RDA under DD
Irrigation & medication of canals. - *answers* N
Chemically prepare teeth for bonding - *answers* RDA under DD
removal of excess cement from supra gingival surfaces of teeth with a hand instrument -
*answers* RDA under DD
Fabricate, adjust, cement, and remove indirect provisional restorations, including
stainless steel crowns when used as a provisional restoration - *answers* RDA under
DD
Remove orthodontic bands - *answers* RDA under DD
taking of impressions for prosthetic appliances, bridges, or any other structures which
may be worn in the mouth - *answers* N
coronal polishing intended or interpreted as a complete oral prophylaxis - *answers* N
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Mouth-mirror inspection of the oral cavity, to include charting of obvious lesions, existing
restorations, and missing teeth - *answers* RDA under DD
application of topical fluoride, after scaling and polishing by the dentist or RDH -
*answers* DA under D
taking impressions for diagnostic and opposing models, bleaching trays, temporary
crowns and bridges, and sports guards - *answers* DA under D
Surgical or cutting procedures on hard or soft tissue - *answers* N
After adjustment by the dentist, examine and seat removable orthodontic appliances
and deliver care instructions to the patient - *answers* DA under D
Place and remove orthodontic separators - *answers* DA under D
Obtain endodontic cultures - *answers* N
Diagnosis for treatment planning - *answers* N
Application of non-aerosol and non-caustic topical agents - *answers* DA under D
Extra-Oral duties or functions specified by the supervising dentist - *answers* DA under
G
Removal of sutures, after inspection of the site by the dentist - *answers* DA under D
Placement of post-extraction dressing after inspection of the surgical site by the dentist -
*answers* RDA under DD
Placing, wedging, & removing matrices for restorative procedures. - *answers* DA
under D
Sizing of stainless steel crowns, temporary crowns and bands: - *answers* RDA under
DD
presciption of medicines - *answers* N
Placement of elastic orthodontic separators - *answers* DA under D
holding anterior matrices - *answers* DA under D
, removing ligature ties and arch wires - *answers* DA under D
taking of intra-oral measurements for orthodontic procedures - *answers* DA under D
dry endodontically treated canals using absorbent points - *answers* RDA under DD
place and remove rubber dams or other isolation devices - *answers* DA under D
administration of injectable anesthesia - *answers* N
checking for loose bands - *answers* DA under D
taking dental radiographs - *answers* DA under G
assist in the administration of nitrous oxide - *answers* DA under D
Pulp vitality testing - *answers* RDA under DD
Remove post-extraction dressings after inspection of the surgical site by the supervising
licensed dentist - *answers* DA under D
Place bases, liners, and bonding agents - *answers* RDA under DD
Application of pit and fissure sealants - *answers* RDA under DD
Adjust dentures extra-orally - *answers* RDA under DD
Irrigation & medication of canals. - *answers* N
Chemically prepare teeth for bonding - *answers* RDA under DD
removal of excess cement from supra gingival surfaces of teeth with a hand instrument -
*answers* RDA under DD
Fabricate, adjust, cement, and remove indirect provisional restorations, including
stainless steel crowns when used as a provisional restoration - *answers* RDA under
DD
Remove orthodontic bands - *answers* RDA under DD
taking of impressions for prosthetic appliances, bridges, or any other structures which
may be worn in the mouth - *answers* N
coronal polishing intended or interpreted as a complete oral prophylaxis - *answers* N
