ACTUAL EXAM PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ 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