RDA LAW AND ETHICS EXAM 2026 COMPLETE PRACTICE
12/09/2025
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
RDA Law and Ethics Exam 2026 Complete Practice
Questions with Correct Answers | California Dental
Board
Conditional duties of an RDA
A- remove excess cement with an ultrasonic scaler from supragivgival surfaces of teeth undergoing
ortho treatment
B- allowable duties of an ortho assistant permitholder
C- allowable duties of a dental sedation assistant permitholder
D- application of pit and fissure sealants
When can an RDA perform conditional duties?
Only when they have completed a board-approved educational program or when they can provide
evidence on completing a board-approved course in the specific subject
What evidence does an RDA need to provide to accompany their first license renewal (regarding
conditional duties)?
Evidence of completion of a board-approved pit and fissure sealants course; if not, license will be
suspended
What duties may a DA/RDA/RDAEF perform while working for/at a primary care clinic or specialty clinic?
Any extraoral duty, coronal polish, topical fluoride application, pit and fissure sealants (if course
completed) when under Direct Supervision of RDH/RDHAP
12/9/2025
Dental auxillary
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, RDA LAW AND ETHICS EXAM 2026 COMPLETE PRACTICE
12/09/2025
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
A person who may perform dental supportive procedures under specified supervision of a licensed
DDS
Dental assistant
Unlicensed person who may perform basic supportive procedures under the supervision of a DDS
Registered dental assistant
A licensed person who may perform all authorized procedures in addition to all basic supportive
procedures a DA may perform
Direct supervision
Supervision of dental procedures based of DDS instruction and the DDS being physically present in
treatment facility during the specified procedure
General supervision
Supervision of dental procedures based on DDS instruction but where DDS must not be physically
present during time of specified procedure
Basic supportive dental procedures
Dental procedures categorized by their technically elementary characteristics, complete reversibility
and inability to create potentially hazardous conditions for the PT
12/9/2025
Continuing education
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, RDA LAW AND ETHICS EXAM 2026 COMPLETE PRACTICE
12/09/2025
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
A condition of license renewal, the submission if evidence of an RDA/RDH/DDS continuing to stay
educated on new and improving developments in the practice of dentistry, as well as reviewing
infection control procedures, dental law, and BLS
How much of an rdas contiuing education can the Board dictate?
7.5 hrs in the general areas of PT care, health and safety, and law and ethics
(for DDS, 15 hrs)
How many hours of continuing education does an RDA need to complete for each renewal?
25 hours, with 2hrs Infection Control, 2 hrs Dental Practice Act, a BLS course (no more that 4 hours)
Standard precautions
A group of infection control and prevention practices that apply to all pts equally, including the use of
PPE, safe handling of sharps
Critical vs. Semi-critical vs. Non-critical items
Critical - penetrates bone and soft tissue, highest potential for disease transmission
Semi-critical - touches oral mucosa or non-intact skin but not penetrating soft tissue or bone
Non-critical - items used in PT care but not oral mucosa membranes, much lower risk of transmission
Levels of disinfection
12/9/2025
Low - kills some bacteria, microorganisms, viruses but not Tb or spores
Intermediate - kills Tb, but not necessarily spores
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12/09/2025
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
RDA Law and Ethics Exam 2026 Complete Practice
Questions with Correct Answers | California Dental
Board
Conditional duties of an RDA
A- remove excess cement with an ultrasonic scaler from supragivgival surfaces of teeth undergoing
ortho treatment
B- allowable duties of an ortho assistant permitholder
C- allowable duties of a dental sedation assistant permitholder
D- application of pit and fissure sealants
When can an RDA perform conditional duties?
Only when they have completed a board-approved educational program or when they can provide
evidence on completing a board-approved course in the specific subject
What evidence does an RDA need to provide to accompany their first license renewal (regarding
conditional duties)?
Evidence of completion of a board-approved pit and fissure sealants course; if not, license will be
suspended
What duties may a DA/RDA/RDAEF perform while working for/at a primary care clinic or specialty clinic?
Any extraoral duty, coronal polish, topical fluoride application, pit and fissure sealants (if course
completed) when under Direct Supervision of RDH/RDHAP
12/9/2025
Dental auxillary
1
, RDA LAW AND ETHICS EXAM 2026 COMPLETE PRACTICE
12/09/2025
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
A person who may perform dental supportive procedures under specified supervision of a licensed
DDS
Dental assistant
Unlicensed person who may perform basic supportive procedures under the supervision of a DDS
Registered dental assistant
A licensed person who may perform all authorized procedures in addition to all basic supportive
procedures a DA may perform
Direct supervision
Supervision of dental procedures based of DDS instruction and the DDS being physically present in
treatment facility during the specified procedure
General supervision
Supervision of dental procedures based on DDS instruction but where DDS must not be physically
present during time of specified procedure
Basic supportive dental procedures
Dental procedures categorized by their technically elementary characteristics, complete reversibility
and inability to create potentially hazardous conditions for the PT
12/9/2025
Continuing education
2
, RDA LAW AND ETHICS EXAM 2026 COMPLETE PRACTICE
12/09/2025
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
A condition of license renewal, the submission if evidence of an RDA/RDH/DDS continuing to stay
educated on new and improving developments in the practice of dentistry, as well as reviewing
infection control procedures, dental law, and BLS
How much of an rdas contiuing education can the Board dictate?
7.5 hrs in the general areas of PT care, health and safety, and law and ethics
(for DDS, 15 hrs)
How many hours of continuing education does an RDA need to complete for each renewal?
25 hours, with 2hrs Infection Control, 2 hrs Dental Practice Act, a BLS course (no more that 4 hours)
Standard precautions
A group of infection control and prevention practices that apply to all pts equally, including the use of
PPE, safe handling of sharps
Critical vs. Semi-critical vs. Non-critical items
Critical - penetrates bone and soft tissue, highest potential for disease transmission
Semi-critical - touches oral mucosa or non-intact skin but not penetrating soft tissue or bone
Non-critical - items used in PT care but not oral mucosa membranes, much lower risk of transmission
Levels of disinfection
12/9/2025
Low - kills some bacteria, microorganisms, viruses but not Tb or spores
Intermediate - kills Tb, but not necessarily spores
3
