IOWA DENTAL BOARD RADIOGRAPHY EXAM
REVIEW 2026 COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE
WITH SOLVED QUESTIONS
◉How hygienists are on the Iowa Dental Board? Answer: 2
◉How many public members are on the Iowa Dental Board? Answer: 2
◉How many staff members does the Iowa Dental Board have? Answer:
8
◉A responsibility of the Iowa Dental Board: Answer: set standards for
practice (scope of practice)
◉Board rules are passed by the? Answer: board
◉State laws are passed by the? Answer: Iowa Legislature
◉Level of supervision in which the dentist is not in the office? Answer:
general
, ◉Level of supervision in which the dentist is in the office but not in the
room? Answer: direct
◉level of supervision in which the dentist is in the room with you?
Answer: personal
◉How long are dental assist trainees allowed to train on the job for
while meeting registration requirements? Answer: 12 months
◉Trainees _______ work independent of another licensee or registrant
Answer: may NOT
◉Registered dental assistants may work under public health supervision
with... Answer: 1 year practice
◉dental assistant trainees must always have what type of supervision?
Answer: personal
◉If you are a graduate of a dental assisting program are you exempt
from registering? Answer: no
◉Can a dental assistant place sealants? Answer: no
REVIEW 2026 COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE
WITH SOLVED QUESTIONS
◉How hygienists are on the Iowa Dental Board? Answer: 2
◉How many public members are on the Iowa Dental Board? Answer: 2
◉How many staff members does the Iowa Dental Board have? Answer:
8
◉A responsibility of the Iowa Dental Board: Answer: set standards for
practice (scope of practice)
◉Board rules are passed by the? Answer: board
◉State laws are passed by the? Answer: Iowa Legislature
◉Level of supervision in which the dentist is not in the office? Answer:
general
, ◉Level of supervision in which the dentist is in the office but not in the
room? Answer: direct
◉level of supervision in which the dentist is in the room with you?
Answer: personal
◉How long are dental assist trainees allowed to train on the job for
while meeting registration requirements? Answer: 12 months
◉Trainees _______ work independent of another licensee or registrant
Answer: may NOT
◉Registered dental assistants may work under public health supervision
with... Answer: 1 year practice
◉dental assistant trainees must always have what type of supervision?
Answer: personal
◉If you are a graduate of a dental assisting program are you exempt
from registering? Answer: no
◉Can a dental assistant place sealants? Answer: no
