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A quiz based on all dental assistant categories and duties (DA, RDA, and RDAEF). Including if they are General (G) or Direct Supervision (DS) duties for DA.

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DENTAL ASSISTING CATEGORIES/DUTIES

Question 1 of 51

1

Extra-oral duties or procedures specified by the supervising licensed dentist provided that these
duties or procedures meet the definition of a basic supportive procedure.

Select one of the following:

  • DA (G)

  • DA (DS)

  • RDA

  • RDAEF

Explanation

Question 2 of 51

1

Operate dental radiography equipment for the purpose of oral radiography if the dental assistant has completed an approved radiation safety course or passed a radiation safety exam.

Select one or more of the following:

  • DA (G)

  • DA (DS)

  • RDA

  • RDAEF

Explanation

Question 3 of 51

1

Perform intraoral and extraoral photography.

Select one or more of the following:

  • DA (G)

  • DA (DS)

  • RDA

  • RDAEF

Explanation

Question 4 of 51

1

Apply nonaerosol and noncaustic topical agents.

Select one or more of the following:

  • DA (G)

  • DA (DS)

  • RDA

  • RDAEF

Explanation

Question 5 of 51

1

Apply topical fluoride.

Select one or more of the following:

  • DA (G)

  • DA (DS)

  • RDA

  • RDAEF

Explanation

Question 6 of 51

1

Take intraoral impressions for all non-prosthodontic appliances.

Select one or more of the following:

  • DA (G)

  • DA (DS)

  • RDA

  • RDAEF

Explanation

Question 7 of 51

1

Take facebow transfers and bite registrations.

Select one or more of the following:

  • DA (G)

  • DA (DS)

  • RDA

  • RDAEF

Explanation

Question 8 of 51

1

Place and remove rubber dams or other isolation devices.

Select one or more of the following:

  • DA (G)

  • DA (DS)

  • RDA

  • RDAEF

Explanation

Question 9 of 51

1

Place, wedge, and remove matrices for restorative procedures.

Select one or more of the following:

  • DA (G)

  • DA (DS)

  • RDA

  • RDAEF

Explanation

Question 10 of 51

1

Remove post-extraction dressings after inspection of the surgical site by the supervising licensed
dentist.

Select one or more of the following:

  • DA (G)

  • DA (DS)

  • RDA

  • RADEF

Explanation

Question 11 of 51

1

Perform measurements for the purposes of orthodontic treatment.

Select one or more of the following:

  • DA (G)

  • DA (DS)

  • RDA

  • RDAEF

Explanation

Question 12 of 51

1

Cure restorative or orthodontic materials in operative site with a light-curing device.

Select one or more of the following:

  • DA (G)

  • DA (DS)

  • RDA

  • RDAEF

Explanation

Question 13 of 51

1

Examine orthodontic appliances.

Select one or more of the following:

  • DA (G)

  • DA (DS)

  • RDA

  • RDAEF

Explanation

Question 14 of 51

1

Place and remove orthodontic separators.

Select one or more of the following:

  • DA (G)

  • DA (DS)

  • RDA

  • RDAEF

Explanation

Question 15 of 51

1

Remove ligature ties and archwires.

Select one or more of the following:

  • DA (G)

  • DA (DS)

  • RDA

  • RDAEF

Explanation

Question 16 of 51

1

After adjustment by the dentist, examine and seat removable orthodontic appliances and deliver care instructions to the patient.

Select one or more of the following:

  • DA (G)

  • DA (DS)

  • RDA

  • RDAEF

Explanation

Question 17 of 51

1

Remove periodontal dressings.

Select one or more of the following:

  • DA (G)

  • DA (DS)

  • RDA

  • RDAEF

Explanation

Question 18 of 51

1

Remove sutures after inspection of the site by the dentist.

Select one or more of the following:

  • DA (G)

  • DA (DS)

  • RDA

  • RDAEF

Explanation

Question 19 of 51

1

Place patient monitoring sensors.

Select one or more of the following:

  • DA (G)

  • DA (DS)

  • RDA

  • RDAEF

Explanation

Question 20 of 51

1

Monitor patient sedation, limited to reading and transmitting information from the monitor display during the intraoperative phase of surgery for electrocardiogram waveform, carbon dioxide and end tidal carbon dioxide concentrations, respiratory cycle data, continuous noninvasive blood pressure.
data, or pulse arterial oxygen saturation measurements, for the purpose of interpretation and
evaluation by a supervising licensed dentist who shall be at the patient's chairside during this
procedure.

Select one or more of the following:

  • DA (G)

  • DA (DS)

  • RDA

  • RDAEF

Explanation

Question 21 of 51

1

Assist in the administration of nitrous oxide when used for analgesia or sedation. A dental assistant shall not start the administration of the gases and shall not adjust the flow of the gases unless instructed to do so by the supervising licensed dentist who shall be present at the patient's chairside.
during the implementation of these instructions.

Select one or more of the following:

  • DA (G)

  • DA (DS)

  • RDA

  • RDAEF

Explanation

Question 22 of 51

1

All duties that a dental assistant is allowed to perform.

Select one or more of the following:

  • DA (G)

  • DA (DS)

  • RDA

  • RDAEF

Explanation

Question 23 of 51

1

Mouth-mirror inspections of the oral cavity, to include charting of obvious lesions, existing
restorations, and missing teeth.

Select one or more of the following:

  • DA (G)

  • DA (DS)

  • RDA

  • RDAEF

Explanation

Question 24 of 51

1

Apply and activate bleaching agents using a nonlaser light-curing device.

Select one or more of the following:

  • DA (G)

  • DA (DS)

  • RDA

  • RDAEF

Explanation

Question 25 of 51

1

Use of automated caries detection devices and materials to gather information for diagnosis by the dentist.

Select one or more of the following:

  • DA (G)

  • DA (DS)

  • RDA

  • RDAEF

Explanation

Question 26 of 51

1

Obtain intraoral images for computer-aided design (CAD), milled restorations.

Select one or more of the following:

  • DA (G)

  • DA (DS)

  • RDA

  • RDAEF

Explanation

Question 27 of 51

1

Pulp vitality testing and recording of findings.

Select one or more of the following:

  • DA (G)

  • DA (DS)

  • RDA

  • RDAEF

Explanation

Question 28 of 51

1

Place bases, liners, and bonding agents.

Select one or more of the following:

  • DA (G)

  • DA (DS)

  • RDA

  • RDAEF

Explanation

Question 29 of 51

1

Chemically prepare teeth for bonding.

Select one or more of the following:

  • DA (G)

  • DA (DS)

  • RDA

  • RDAEF

Explanation

Question 30 of 51

1

Place, adjust, and finish direct provisional restorations.

Select one or more of the following:

  • DA (G)

  • DA (DS)

  • RDA

  • RDAEF

Explanation

Question 31 of 51

1

Fabricate, adjust, cement, and remove indirect provisional restorations, including stainless steel
crowns when used as a provisional restoration.

Select one or more of the following:

  • DA (G)

  • DA (DS)

  • RDA

  • RDAEF

Explanation

Question 32 of 51

1

Place post-extraction dressings after inspection of the surgical site by the supervising licensed dentist.

Select one or more of the following:

  • DA (G)

  • DA (DS)

  • RDA

  • RDAEF

Explanation

Question 33 of 51

1

Place periodontal dressings.

Select one or more of the following:

  • DA (G)

  • DA (DS)

  • RDA

  • RDAEF

Explanation

Question 34 of 51

1

Dry endodontically treated canals using absorbent paper points.

Select one or more of the following:

  • DA (G)

  • DA (DS)

  • RDA

  • RDAEF

Explanation

Question 35 of 51

1

Adjust dentures extra-orally.

Select one or more of the following:

  • DA (G)

  • DA (DS)

  • RDA

  • RDAEF

Explanation

Question 36 of 51

1

Remove excess cement from surfaces of teeth with a hand instrument.

Select one or more of the following:

  • DA (G)

  • DA (DS)

  • RDA

  • RDAEF

Explanation

Question 37 of 51

1

Polish coronal surfaces of the teeth.

Select one or more of the following:

  • DA (G)

  • DA (DS)

  • RDA

  • RDAEF

Explanation

Question 38 of 51

1

Place ligature ties and archwires.

Select one or more of the following:

  • DA (G)

  • DA (DS)

  • RDA

  • RDAEF

Explanation

Question 39 of 51

1

Remove orthodontic bands.

Select one or more of the following:

  • DA (G)

  • DA (DS)

  • RDA

  • RDAEF

Explanation

Question 40 of 51

1

All duties that the board may prescribe by regulation.

Select one or more of the following:

  • DA (G)

  • DA (DS)

  • RDA

  • RADEF

Explanation

Question 41 of 51

1

Conduct preliminary evaluation of the patient's oral health, including, but not limited to, charting,
intraoral and extraoral evaluation of soft tissue, classifying occlusion, and myofunctional evaluation.

Select one or more of the following:

  • DA (G)

  • DA (DS)

  • RDA

  • RDAEF

Explanation

Question 42 of 51

1

Perform oral health assessments in school-based, community health project settings under the
direction of a dentist, registered dental hygienist, or registered dental hygienist in alternative practice.

Select one or more of the following:

  • DA (G)

  • DA (DS)

  • RDA

  • RDAEF

Explanation

Question 43 of 51

1

Cord retraction of gingiva for impression procedures.

Select one or more of the following:

  • DA (G)

  • DA (DS)

  • RDA

  • RDAEF

Explanation

Question 44 of 51

1

Size and fit endodontic master points and accessory points.

Select one or more of the following:

  • DA (G)

  • DA (DS)

  • RDA

  • RDAEF

Explanation

Question 45 of 51

1

Cement endodontic master points and accessory points.

Select one or more of the following:

  • DA (G)

  • DA (DS)

  • RDA

  • RDAEF

Explanation

Question 46 of 51

1

Take final impressions for permanent indirect restorations.

Select one or more of the following:

  • DA (G)

  • DA (DS)

  • RDA

  • RDAEF

Explanation

Question 47 of 51

1

Take final impressions for tooth-borne removable prosthesis.

Select one or more of the following:

  • DA (G)

  • DA (DS)

  • RDA

  • RDAEF

Explanation

Question 48 of 51

1

Polish and contour existing amalgam restorations.

Select one or more of the following:

  • DA (G)

  • DA (DS)

  • RDA

  • RDAEF

Explanation

Question 49 of 51

1

Place, contour, finish, and adjust all direct restorations.

Select one or more of the following:

  • DA (G)

  • DA (DS)

  • RDA

  • RDAEF

Explanation

Question 50 of 51

1

Adjust and cement permanent indirect restorations.

Select one or more of the following:

  • DA (G)

  • DA (DS)

  • RDA

  • RDAEF

Explanation

Question 51 of 51

1

Other procedures authorized by regulations adopted by the board. All procedures required to be performed under direct supervision shall be checked and approved by the supervising licensed dentist prior to the patient's dismissal from the office.

Select one or more of the following:

  • DA (G)

  • DA (DS)

  • RDA

  • RDAEF

Explanation

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