Dental Assisting State Board Exam
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
what does jurisprudence protect? - CORRECT ANSWER - the dental profession
who grants the dental assistant their certificate of registration? - CORRECT ANSWER - the
state board
The TSBDE protects who? - CORRECT ANSWER - the public
Who makes up the board? - CORRECT ANSWER - 15 members- serve 6 years
-8 dentists
-2 hygienists
-5 members of public
New legislation affecting dental assistant registration SB 610 - CORRECT ANSWER -
authorized newly- hired dental assistants to take x-rays for up to 12 months after the hire date, to
study for and take the new 8 hour course and exam
How long can an assistant work without a license? - CORRECT ANSWER - 12 months
How often are licenses renewed? - CORRECT ANSWER - annually
how long can your certificate be expired? - CORRECT ANSWER - 12 months
display of registration certificate include? (must know one) - CORRECT ANSWER - -dental
assistant shall display the certificate of registration in the dental office where employed
, -dental assistant who works in more than one location will need to request additional copies from
the TSBDE
-photocopy of registration is NOT permitted
Who is practicing dentistry? - CORRECT ANSWER - -dentist
-fits or repairs a dental appliance
-aids in fitting or repairing an appliance
-making a full or an anesthetic drug
-denturist
who is not practicing dentistry? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. an employee of a licensed dentist
who makes dental x-rays in the dental office under the supervision of the dentist
2. a dental assistant who performs duties within limits of the dental practice act
Who can legally adjust appliances? - CORRECT ANSWER - only the dentist
What duties can be delegated to the dental assistant under the dentists direct supervision? -
CORRECT ANSWER - any procedure that's reversible
Who is the holder of privilege? - CORRECT ANSWER - the patient
Who is allowed to induce/administer nitrous oxide? - CORRECT ANSWER - the dentist must
have a permit and must induce the N2O
What's included in the dental records? - CORRECT ANSWER - -radiographs
-medical and dental history
-periodontal charting
-diagnoses made
-treatment plans
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
what does jurisprudence protect? - CORRECT ANSWER - the dental profession
who grants the dental assistant their certificate of registration? - CORRECT ANSWER - the
state board
The TSBDE protects who? - CORRECT ANSWER - the public
Who makes up the board? - CORRECT ANSWER - 15 members- serve 6 years
-8 dentists
-2 hygienists
-5 members of public
New legislation affecting dental assistant registration SB 610 - CORRECT ANSWER -
authorized newly- hired dental assistants to take x-rays for up to 12 months after the hire date, to
study for and take the new 8 hour course and exam
How long can an assistant work without a license? - CORRECT ANSWER - 12 months
How often are licenses renewed? - CORRECT ANSWER - annually
how long can your certificate be expired? - CORRECT ANSWER - 12 months
display of registration certificate include? (must know one) - CORRECT ANSWER - -dental
assistant shall display the certificate of registration in the dental office where employed
, -dental assistant who works in more than one location will need to request additional copies from
the TSBDE
-photocopy of registration is NOT permitted
Who is practicing dentistry? - CORRECT ANSWER - -dentist
-fits or repairs a dental appliance
-aids in fitting or repairing an appliance
-making a full or an anesthetic drug
-denturist
who is not practicing dentistry? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. an employee of a licensed dentist
who makes dental x-rays in the dental office under the supervision of the dentist
2. a dental assistant who performs duties within limits of the dental practice act
Who can legally adjust appliances? - CORRECT ANSWER - only the dentist
What duties can be delegated to the dental assistant under the dentists direct supervision? -
CORRECT ANSWER - any procedure that's reversible
Who is the holder of privilege? - CORRECT ANSWER - the patient
Who is allowed to induce/administer nitrous oxide? - CORRECT ANSWER - the dentist must
have a permit and must induce the N2O
What's included in the dental records? - CORRECT ANSWER - -radiographs
-medical and dental history
-periodontal charting
-diagnoses made
-treatment plans
