UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
Term that describes the supervision of dental procedures that are prescribed by the dentist but
not requiring the dentist to be physically present in the dental facility? - CORRECT
ANSWER General Supervision
Term that describes a person who may perform all the procedures of a registered dental
assistant and may perform scaling and root planning under general supervision of a licensed
dentist? - CORRECT ANSWER Registered Dental hygienist
Term that best describes a procedure limited to the removal of plaque and stain from exposed
tooth surface? - CORRECT ANSWER Coronal polishing
Term that describes the supervision of dental procedures that are prescribed by a dentist who
must be present and check the complete procedure before dismissing a patient? - CORRECT
ANSWER direct supervision
Term that describes a set of policies and standards set by the dental board of California and if
not adhered to may result in a citation and fine by the board? - CORRECT
ANSWER Regulations
An acronym used to define a worker who might be exposed to infectious materials? -
CORRECT ANSWER DHCP
How many CEs does a DA need to renew license in a 2 year period? - CORRECT
ANSWER 25 units
How many CEs does a DDS need to renew license in 2 year period? - CORRECT
ANSWER 50 units