CALIFORNIA RDH LAW AND ETHICS EXAM | COMPLETE
2026/2027 MASTER REVIEW | GRADED A+ | 100%
CORRECT | VERIFIED STUDY SET FOR GUARANTEED
SUCCESS | HIGH-YIELD CONCEPTS, LEGAL STANDARDS &
CLINICAL APPLICATION INSIGHTS FOR EXCELLENCE
A registered dental hygienist (RDH) or a registered dental hygienist in
alternative practice (RDHAP) is permitted to perform, which of the following,
as long as the appropriate level of supervision is followed: (choose as many as
you like)
-Take impressions for bleaching trays
-Aerosol topical anesthesia
-Dental hygiene assessment
-Apply non-caustic topical agents
-Supra and subgingival scaling - CORRECT ANSWER - All except Aerosol
topical anesthesia
In a public health setting, the registered dental hygienist may apply fluoride
treatments and dental sealants in addition to oral screenings, without
supervision.
The registered dental hygienist may submit or allow to submitted, any insurance
or third-party claims for patient services performed in the public health care
setting.
-The first statement is FALSE, the second statement is TRUE
-Both statements are TRUE
-Both statements are FALSE
-The first statement is TRUE, the second statement is FALSE - CORRECT
ANSWER - Both statements are TRUE
,If a hygienist is licensed in California, he/she may perform the duties of a
registered dental assistant (RDA). The practice of dental hygiene includes
assessment and development, planning, and implementation of a dental hygiene
care plan.
-The first statement is FALSE, the second statement is TRUE
-Both statements are TRUE
-Both statements are FALSE
-The first statement is TRUE, the second statement is FALSE - CORRECT
ANSWER - The first statement is FALSE, the second statement is TRUE
An oral prophylaxis includes scaling supra and subgingival calculus to obtain a
smooth root surface, which includes root planing of pockets.
The dentist is not required to be on the premises when the registered dental
hygienist is performing an oral prophylaxis
-The first statement is FALSE, the second statement is TRUE
-Both statements are TRUE
-Both statements are FALSE
-The first statement is TRUE, the second statement is FALSE - CORRECT
ANSWER - The first statement is FALSE, the second statement is TRUE
Dentists and dental auxillaries are required to complete all of the following
continuing education courses(s) for each 2-year renewal period EXCEPT one.
Which one is the EXCEPTION?
-Infection control
, -California Dental Law
-Law and ethics exam
-Healthcare provider Basic Life Support - CORRECT ANSWER - Law and
ethics exam
According to the California Dental Practice Act, it is within legal limits to write
a prescription for a controlled substance to one's self
-True
-False - CORRECT ANSWER - False
If someone practices dental hygiene without a license, what is the punishment?
-Imprisonment in a state prison for up to one year & fined $500-$1,500
-Imprisonment in a county jail for up to one year & fined $100-$1,500
-Imprisonment in a federal penitentiary for up to 6 months & fined $1,500
-Imprisonment in a state jail for 5 years & fined $100-$500 - CORRECT
ANSWER - Imprisonment in a county jail for up to one year & fined $100-
$1,500.
A person who is found guilty of unprofessional conduct is guilty of a
_____________ and shall be fined _______________ or imprisoned for
____________ days and/or fined and imprisoned.
-misdemeanor; $500-$100; 90-180
-felony; $100-$600; 60-180
-felony; $500-$1000; 90-180
2026/2027 MASTER REVIEW | GRADED A+ | 100%
CORRECT | VERIFIED STUDY SET FOR GUARANTEED
SUCCESS | HIGH-YIELD CONCEPTS, LEGAL STANDARDS &
CLINICAL APPLICATION INSIGHTS FOR EXCELLENCE
A registered dental hygienist (RDH) or a registered dental hygienist in
alternative practice (RDHAP) is permitted to perform, which of the following,
as long as the appropriate level of supervision is followed: (choose as many as
you like)
-Take impressions for bleaching trays
-Aerosol topical anesthesia
-Dental hygiene assessment
-Apply non-caustic topical agents
-Supra and subgingival scaling - CORRECT ANSWER - All except Aerosol
topical anesthesia
In a public health setting, the registered dental hygienist may apply fluoride
treatments and dental sealants in addition to oral screenings, without
supervision.
The registered dental hygienist may submit or allow to submitted, any insurance
or third-party claims for patient services performed in the public health care
setting.
-The first statement is FALSE, the second statement is TRUE
-Both statements are TRUE
-Both statements are FALSE
-The first statement is TRUE, the second statement is FALSE - CORRECT
ANSWER - Both statements are TRUE
,If a hygienist is licensed in California, he/she may perform the duties of a
registered dental assistant (RDA). The practice of dental hygiene includes
assessment and development, planning, and implementation of a dental hygiene
care plan.
-The first statement is FALSE, the second statement is TRUE
-Both statements are TRUE
-Both statements are FALSE
-The first statement is TRUE, the second statement is FALSE - CORRECT
ANSWER - The first statement is FALSE, the second statement is TRUE
An oral prophylaxis includes scaling supra and subgingival calculus to obtain a
smooth root surface, which includes root planing of pockets.
The dentist is not required to be on the premises when the registered dental
hygienist is performing an oral prophylaxis
-The first statement is FALSE, the second statement is TRUE
-Both statements are TRUE
-Both statements are FALSE
-The first statement is TRUE, the second statement is FALSE - CORRECT
ANSWER - The first statement is FALSE, the second statement is TRUE
Dentists and dental auxillaries are required to complete all of the following
continuing education courses(s) for each 2-year renewal period EXCEPT one.
Which one is the EXCEPTION?
-Infection control
, -California Dental Law
-Law and ethics exam
-Healthcare provider Basic Life Support - CORRECT ANSWER - Law and
ethics exam
According to the California Dental Practice Act, it is within legal limits to write
a prescription for a controlled substance to one's self
-True
-False - CORRECT ANSWER - False
If someone practices dental hygiene without a license, what is the punishment?
-Imprisonment in a state prison for up to one year & fined $500-$1,500
-Imprisonment in a county jail for up to one year & fined $100-$1,500
-Imprisonment in a federal penitentiary for up to 6 months & fined $1,500
-Imprisonment in a state jail for 5 years & fined $100-$500 - CORRECT
ANSWER - Imprisonment in a county jail for up to one year & fined $100-
$1,500.
A person who is found guilty of unprofessional conduct is guilty of a
_____________ and shall be fined _______________ or imprisoned for
____________ days and/or fined and imprisoned.
-misdemeanor; $500-$100; 90-180
-felony; $100-$600; 60-180
-felony; $500-$1000; 90-180
