Jurisprudence Dental Exam 2024-2025
A dental assistant may only perform a coronal Polish on a patient under direct
supervision of a licensed dentist or hygienist as long as NO calculus is removed in the
processes - ANSWER-True
A dental assistant who does not expose or process x-rays must be registered in the
State of Texas - ANSWER-False
A dental assistants registration may be revoked for all of the following except -
ANSWER-Violation does not apply to dental assistants
A dentist may delegate to a dental assistant which of the following procedures -
ANSWER-Processing of dental X-rays
A licensed hygienist is able to legally perform any procedure that a registered dental
assistant can perform - ANSWER-True
A RDA May fill out and sign a patients work excuse without prior authorization from the
dentist - ANSWER-False
A requirement for obtaining certification to perform pit & fissure sealants is to have
completed a minimum of 16 hours of clinical/ didactic training which must include -
ANSWER-Infection control, ethics and application of pit and fissure sealants
A visual health inspection is performed by - ANSWER-A DHCW using only a tongue
depressor and light
All dental assistants must be registered in the state of Texas by September 1, 2007 -
ANSWER-False
An RDA must display his/her certificate: - ANSWER-As an original certificate to be on
display
Consent for the release of privileged information must be - ANSWER-Signed by the
patient or legal guardian
Dental assistant registration after September 1, 2006 - ANSWER-Must take a course
and exit exam to be offered through self study, computer courses and internet or lecture
courses
dental records are legal records and must be kept: - ANSWER-5 years
Dental records of the dentist includes - ANSWER-Diagnosis, radiographs, name of
provider and medical & dental history
A dental assistant may only perform a coronal Polish on a patient under direct
supervision of a licensed dentist or hygienist as long as NO calculus is removed in the
processes - ANSWER-True
A dental assistant who does not expose or process x-rays must be registered in the
State of Texas - ANSWER-False
A dental assistants registration may be revoked for all of the following except -
ANSWER-Violation does not apply to dental assistants
A dentist may delegate to a dental assistant which of the following procedures -
ANSWER-Processing of dental X-rays
A licensed hygienist is able to legally perform any procedure that a registered dental
assistant can perform - ANSWER-True
A RDA May fill out and sign a patients work excuse without prior authorization from the
dentist - ANSWER-False
A requirement for obtaining certification to perform pit & fissure sealants is to have
completed a minimum of 16 hours of clinical/ didactic training which must include -
ANSWER-Infection control, ethics and application of pit and fissure sealants
A visual health inspection is performed by - ANSWER-A DHCW using only a tongue
depressor and light
All dental assistants must be registered in the state of Texas by September 1, 2007 -
ANSWER-False
An RDA must display his/her certificate: - ANSWER-As an original certificate to be on
display
Consent for the release of privileged information must be - ANSWER-Signed by the
patient or legal guardian
Dental assistant registration after September 1, 2006 - ANSWER-Must take a course
and exit exam to be offered through self study, computer courses and internet or lecture
courses
dental records are legal records and must be kept: - ANSWER-5 years
Dental records of the dentist includes - ANSWER-Diagnosis, radiographs, name of
provider and medical & dental history
