RDA EXAM CALIFORNIA EXAM 2026 (Actual
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Define General supervision? General supervision means that you must be
employed by dentist, but that dental does not
have to be present in the treatment facility during
a procedure you are performing.
Define Direct supervision? Direct supervision means that you must be
employed by a dentist and the dentist does have
to be present in the treatment facility during a
procedure you are performing.
Does assisting in the administration Assisting in the administration of nitrous oxide
of nitrous oxide require a special requires the supervising dentist be in the room, at
type of supervision? chairside during the procedure, giving directions
to the dental assistant.
What should you do if you are Inform a dentist the procedure is an infraction of
asked to perform illegal the dental practice act and refuse to perform the
procedure? procedure.
, Whos responsibility is it to adhere Both you and your supervising dentist. you are
to the Board regulations in regard legally responsible for adhering to Board
to DA/RDA function? regualtions, and you could lose your license or
have it suspended for illegally performing a
function.
How many C.E. units are you 25units
required to earn each renewal
period?
Are there any RDA functions that Yes Coronal Polish, ultrasonic scaler and pit and
require a special license? fissure sealants require special licensure.
What is the purpose of a matrix A matrix band is used to replaced the missing
band? proximal wall of the tooth preparation
Where is the band placed? Between the interdental papilla and the proximal
surface of the tooth
What corresponding tooth would a Tooth #12
band fit that was set-up for tooth
#28?
What can be used to secure the Low fusing compound
band in place?
What is the purpose of a contra- A contra-angle retainer can be placed from the
angle matrix retainer? lingual
How far should the band extend 1-3mm above the occlusal height and
above the occlusal height and approximately 1mm below the gingival seat.
below the gingical seat of the
prepation?
Exam) Questions with verified Answers (Latest
Update 2026) UPDATE!!
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Terms in this set (182)
Define General supervision? General supervision means that you must be
employed by dentist, but that dental does not
have to be present in the treatment facility during
a procedure you are performing.
Define Direct supervision? Direct supervision means that you must be
employed by a dentist and the dentist does have
to be present in the treatment facility during a
procedure you are performing.
Does assisting in the administration Assisting in the administration of nitrous oxide
of nitrous oxide require a special requires the supervising dentist be in the room, at
type of supervision? chairside during the procedure, giving directions
to the dental assistant.
What should you do if you are Inform a dentist the procedure is an infraction of
asked to perform illegal the dental practice act and refuse to perform the
procedure? procedure.
, Whos responsibility is it to adhere Both you and your supervising dentist. you are
to the Board regulations in regard legally responsible for adhering to Board
to DA/RDA function? regualtions, and you could lose your license or
have it suspended for illegally performing a
function.
How many C.E. units are you 25units
required to earn each renewal
period?
Are there any RDA functions that Yes Coronal Polish, ultrasonic scaler and pit and
require a special license? fissure sealants require special licensure.
What is the purpose of a matrix A matrix band is used to replaced the missing
band? proximal wall of the tooth preparation
Where is the band placed? Between the interdental papilla and the proximal
surface of the tooth
What corresponding tooth would a Tooth #12
band fit that was set-up for tooth
#28?
What can be used to secure the Low fusing compound
band in place?
What is the purpose of a contra- A contra-angle retainer can be placed from the
angle matrix retainer? lingual
How far should the band extend 1-3mm above the occlusal height and
above the occlusal height and approximately 1mm below the gingival seat.
below the gingical seat of the
prepation?
