1 for specific request mail
California RDH Law and Ethics exam Questions and
Correct Answers | Latest Update
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
Assignment Expert
-Imprisonment in a state jail for 5 years & fined $100-$500
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Ans: 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
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_____________ and shall be fined _______________ or imprisoned for
____________ days and/or fined and imprisoned.
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-misdemeanor; $500-$100; 90-180
-felony; $100-$600; 60-180
-felony; $500-$1000; 90-180
-misdemeanor; $100-$600; 60-180
Ans: misdemeanor; $100-$600; 60-180
Unprofessional conduct includes all of the following EXCEPT one. Which
one is the EXCEPTION?
-Aid or abet a licensed person to practice dentistry
unlawfully
, 2 for specific request mail
-Follow infection control guidelines
-Alter patient records with intent to deceive
-Advertising of professional superiority
-Repeated violations of poor recording keeping
Ans: Follow infection control guidelines
If a potential licensee violates the integrity of the licensing examination,
through copying the exam, removing it from the testing site, etc., and
this is witnessed by another, what action needs to be taken?
Assignment Expert
-Report it by written report within a week
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-Report it by phone and written report within 2 days
-Report it by phone immediately and written report within 2 days
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-Report by telephone within 2 days
Ans: Report it by phone immediately and written report within 2 days
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A license may be revoked or suspended, or may be reprimanded or
placed on probation by the committee for unprofessional conduct,
incompetence, gross negligence, or repeated negligence or receiving a
license by mistake.
If the licensee is convicted of a crime related to the licensee's
qualification, functions or duties, it may be revoked, suspended or
reprimanded or placed on probation
-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
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Ans: Both statements are TRUE
Each renewal cycle, the licensee is required to obtain 25 continuing
education units (CEU's).
These units may have 20% of the 25 CEU's based on patient care and up
to 80% in other categories related to dentistry (office production, practice
management, etc.)
-The first statement is FALSE, the second statement is TRUE
-Both statements are TRUE
Assignment Expert
-Both statements are FALSE
Guru01 - Stuvia
-The first statement is TRUE, the second statement is FALSE
Ans: The first statement is TRUE, the second statement is FALSE
It is a criminal offense to perform licensed duties with an expired,
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cancelled or inactive license.
-True
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-False
Ans: true
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
, 4 for specific request mail
-Supra and subgingival scaling
Ans: 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.
Assignment Expert
-The first statement is FALSE, the second statement is TRUE
-Both statements are TRUE
Guru01 - Stuvia
-Both statements are FALSE
-The first statement is TRUE, the second statement is FALSE
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Ans: Both statements are TRUE
If a hygienist is licensed in California, he/she may perform the duties of
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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
Ans: 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.
California RDH Law and Ethics exam Questions and
Correct Answers | Latest Update
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
Assignment Expert
-Imprisonment in a state jail for 5 years & fined $100-$500
Guru01 - Stuvia
Ans: 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
2026
_____________ 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
-misdemeanor; $100-$600; 60-180
Ans: misdemeanor; $100-$600; 60-180
Unprofessional conduct includes all of the following EXCEPT one. Which
one is the EXCEPTION?
-Aid or abet a licensed person to practice dentistry
unlawfully
, 2 for specific request mail
-Follow infection control guidelines
-Alter patient records with intent to deceive
-Advertising of professional superiority
-Repeated violations of poor recording keeping
Ans: Follow infection control guidelines
If a potential licensee violates the integrity of the licensing examination,
through copying the exam, removing it from the testing site, etc., and
this is witnessed by another, what action needs to be taken?
Assignment Expert
-Report it by written report within a week
Guru01 - Stuvia
-Report it by phone and written report within 2 days
-Report it by phone immediately and written report within 2 days
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-Report by telephone within 2 days
Ans: Report it by phone immediately and written report within 2 days
©
A license may be revoked or suspended, or may be reprimanded or
placed on probation by the committee for unprofessional conduct,
incompetence, gross negligence, or repeated negligence or receiving a
license by mistake.
If the licensee is convicted of a crime related to the licensee's
qualification, functions or duties, it may be revoked, suspended or
reprimanded or placed on probation
-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
, 3 for specific request mail
Ans: Both statements are TRUE
Each renewal cycle, the licensee is required to obtain 25 continuing
education units (CEU's).
These units may have 20% of the 25 CEU's based on patient care and up
to 80% in other categories related to dentistry (office production, practice
management, etc.)
-The first statement is FALSE, the second statement is TRUE
-Both statements are TRUE
Assignment Expert
-Both statements are FALSE
Guru01 - Stuvia
-The first statement is TRUE, the second statement is FALSE
Ans: The first statement is TRUE, the second statement is FALSE
It is a criminal offense to perform licensed duties with an expired,
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cancelled or inactive license.
-True
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-False
Ans: true
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
, 4 for specific request mail
-Supra and subgingival scaling
Ans: 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.
Assignment Expert
-The first statement is FALSE, the second statement is TRUE
-Both statements are TRUE
Guru01 - Stuvia
-Both statements are FALSE
-The first statement is TRUE, the second statement is FALSE
2026
Ans: 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
Ans: 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.
