CALIFORNIA DENTAL HYGIENE LAW AND ETHICS EXAM NEWEST 2025 ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE 150 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |
Direct supervision - (ANSWER)A set of procedures where The dentist must physically be present
DETAILED
in treatmentANSWERS
facility (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
|ALREADY GRADED A+
|ALREADY
General GRADED -A+
supervision (ANSWER)Procedures where the dentist does NOT need to be physically
A+
present in treatment facility
A+
GRADED
Oral A+
prophylaxis - (ANSWER)Preventative and therapeutic dental procedures that include
A+
-- bacterial debridements with complete removal of supra and sub calculus, soft deposits,
A+
plaque and stains. And to smooth out tooth surfaces
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
谢谢谢
What is the purpose of the prophylaxis - (ANSWER)To create an environment for a patient to
maintain healthy hard and soft tissues 谢
谢谢
What does the practice of an rdh include - (ANSWER)Dental hygiene assessment and
development, planning and implementation of a dental hygiene plan.
It also includes oral hygiene education, counseling and health screenings
Dental hygiene does NOT include what - (ANSWER)---Diagnosing or comprehensive treatment
plans
---Placing, moving, condensing, carving, removing of permanent restorations
---surgery, or cutting on hard and soft tissue , removing teeth and cutting and suturing
--- prescribing meds
---administering local or general anesthesia or oral or parenteral conscious sedation other than
nitrous oxide and oxygen and allowed local anesthetic.
What can an rdh do under direct supervision? - (ANSWER)---Soft-tissue curettage
---Administration of local anesthesia
---Administration of nitrous oxide and oxygen, whether administered in tandem or alone.
What can an rdh do under general supervision - (ANSWER)--- preventative and therapeutic
interventions including : oral prophylaxis, scaling and root planing
---application of topical, therapeutic and subgingival agents used for the control of caries and
periodontal disease.
---the taking of impressions for bleaching trays and activation of non laser, light curing devices
---the taking of impressions for bleaching trays and placements of in office tooth whitening
devices
What can an rdh do without any supervision - (ANSWER)-Educational services
-Oral health training programs
-Oral health screenings
*rdh must refer any screened patients with abnormalities to a dentist to receive a
comprehensive exam, diagnosis and a treatment plan
In a government public health program an rdh may provide without supervision the following: -
(ANSWER)-oral prophylaxis,srp.
-Fluoride application
-Pit and fissure sealants
,CALIFORNIA DENTAL HYGIENE LAW AND ETHICS EXAM NEWEST 2025 ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE 150 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |
* the rdh may submit insurance claims for the services provided under the public health
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
programs.
|ALREADY GRADED A+
|ALREADY
No GRADED
person shall A+
be allowed to practice as a dental hygenist except for what Exceptions -
A+
(ANSWER)---a student in a dental/dental hygiene school performing the curriculum.
A+ dental assistant acting under the rules of the dental board may perform the following:
---a
GRADEDimpressions
*taking A+
A+
*applying fluorides
A+
*applying non-areosol and non caustic topical agents
ANSWERS) |ALREADY
--- an rda acting GRADED
under the A+the dental board my perform the following:
rules of
谢谢谢
*coronal polishing
*applying bleaching agents 谢
*activating bleaching agents with a non laser light curing device 谢谢
*applying pit and fissure sealants
---an rdaef can apply a pit and fissure sealant
---a rdh,rdhap,rdhef that is licensed in a different juristriction that is performing a clinical
demonstration for educational purposes
What is the timeframe required to notify the board if there are any name changes or
address/email changes (1934) - (ANSWER)The board must be notified within 30 days for all
living address and email address changes
The board must be notified within 10 days of a name change
When does a license expire (1935) - (ANSWER)12 midnight On the last day of the birth month of
the applicant on the second year of a 2 year term
License is good for 2 years must renew prior to that day
Can you renew an expired license? (1936) - (ANSWER)Yes, it must be renewed within 5 years of
expiring by filing an application for renewal and paying accrued renewal and delinquency fees.
For what reasons may a license be revoked, suspended, or put on probations (1949) -
(ANSWER)Gross negligence,
Incompetence
Unprofessional conduct
Repeated acts of negligence
Receiving a license by mistake
Why may a licensee get their license revoked, suspended, reprimanded, or put on probation.
(1950) - (ANSWER)--If they have committed a crime that is substantially related to the licensees
qualifications, functions or duties
When would the dhcc revoke, suspend, reprimand, or probate the license (1950) -
(ANSWER)*When the time to appeal has lapsed
*When the judgment for conviction has been affirmed on appeal
*When an order granting probation is made suspending the imposition of sentence, allowing a
, CALIFORNIA DENTAL HYGIENE LAW AND ETHICS EXAM NEWEST 2025 ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE 150 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |
person to withdraw guilty plea and enter a plea of not guilty, or dismissing accusation, info, or
DETAILED ANSWERSon
indicictment--when (VERIFIED
probationANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
|ALREADY GRADED A+
|ALREADY
When wouldGRADED A+
the committee undertake proceedings under this section? (1950) - (ANSWER)upon
A+
receipt of a certified copy of the record of conviction. A plea or verdict of guilty or a conviction
A+
following a plea of nolo contendere made to a charge of a felony or of any misdemeanor
GRADED A+
related to the licensee's qualifications, functions, or duties
A+
A+
Define Unprofessional conduct - (ANSWER)See law 1950.5
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
谢谢谢
When a licensee is placed on probation what could be the terms of probation (1951) -
(ANSWER)Requirement to receive additional training -or- 谢
Requirement to pass an exam ( the exam can be written, oral, clinical , or practical. Or all) -or 谢谢
both-
If the probation is because of physical or mental issues, there may be an examination required
by physician
--restriction or limiting of the scope of practice.
---Licensee may need to pay restitution to pts
Community service may be option in lieu of part or all of a period of suspension in cases other
than violations relating to quality of care
It is unprofessional conduct in relation to controlled substances to do what (1952) - (ANSWER)--
-Obtain or possess a controlled substance
---Use of a controlled substance, dangerous drug or alcoholic beverage to an extent or manner
dangerous to himself, any person, or public.
---be convicted of a charge that is federal or state regarding a controlled substance - or be
convicted of more than one misdemeanor, or any felony, involving the use or consumption of
alcohol or drugs
If a rdh performs a service on a patient what must they do to identify themselves (1953) -
(ANSWER)Name signature OR identification number with initials must be written next to the
services performed. All entries must be dated. (repeated violation is considered unprofessional
conduct)
Is it illegal to establish ones self as being able to perform services that is beyond their scope of
practice. (1954) - (ANSWER)No but is considered unprofessional. This includes using a device or
instrument in a manner that is different from standard practices of dental hygiene.
The exception is when conducting research.
It is against the law to provide care that discourages health. (1956) - (ANSWER)True
It is unprofessional conduct to provide hygiene care that discourages necessary treatment, or
permits clearly excessive, incompetent, unnecessary, or grossly negligent treatment
What could the punishment be for a misdemeanor crime (1958) - (ANSWER)10 days up to a
year
COMPLETE 150 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |
Direct supervision - (ANSWER)A set of procedures where The dentist must physically be present
DETAILED
in treatmentANSWERS
facility (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
|ALREADY GRADED A+
|ALREADY
General GRADED -A+
supervision (ANSWER)Procedures where the dentist does NOT need to be physically
A+
present in treatment facility
A+
GRADED
Oral A+
prophylaxis - (ANSWER)Preventative and therapeutic dental procedures that include
A+
-- bacterial debridements with complete removal of supra and sub calculus, soft deposits,
A+
plaque and stains. And to smooth out tooth surfaces
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
谢谢谢
What is the purpose of the prophylaxis - (ANSWER)To create an environment for a patient to
maintain healthy hard and soft tissues 谢
谢谢
What does the practice of an rdh include - (ANSWER)Dental hygiene assessment and
development, planning and implementation of a dental hygiene plan.
It also includes oral hygiene education, counseling and health screenings
Dental hygiene does NOT include what - (ANSWER)---Diagnosing or comprehensive treatment
plans
---Placing, moving, condensing, carving, removing of permanent restorations
---surgery, or cutting on hard and soft tissue , removing teeth and cutting and suturing
--- prescribing meds
---administering local or general anesthesia or oral or parenteral conscious sedation other than
nitrous oxide and oxygen and allowed local anesthetic.
What can an rdh do under direct supervision? - (ANSWER)---Soft-tissue curettage
---Administration of local anesthesia
---Administration of nitrous oxide and oxygen, whether administered in tandem or alone.
What can an rdh do under general supervision - (ANSWER)--- preventative and therapeutic
interventions including : oral prophylaxis, scaling and root planing
---application of topical, therapeutic and subgingival agents used for the control of caries and
periodontal disease.
---the taking of impressions for bleaching trays and activation of non laser, light curing devices
---the taking of impressions for bleaching trays and placements of in office tooth whitening
devices
What can an rdh do without any supervision - (ANSWER)-Educational services
-Oral health training programs
-Oral health screenings
*rdh must refer any screened patients with abnormalities to a dentist to receive a
comprehensive exam, diagnosis and a treatment plan
In a government public health program an rdh may provide without supervision the following: -
(ANSWER)-oral prophylaxis,srp.
-Fluoride application
-Pit and fissure sealants
,CALIFORNIA DENTAL HYGIENE LAW AND ETHICS EXAM NEWEST 2025 ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE 150 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |
* the rdh may submit insurance claims for the services provided under the public health
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
programs.
|ALREADY GRADED A+
|ALREADY
No GRADED
person shall A+
be allowed to practice as a dental hygenist except for what Exceptions -
A+
(ANSWER)---a student in a dental/dental hygiene school performing the curriculum.
A+ dental assistant acting under the rules of the dental board may perform the following:
---a
GRADEDimpressions
*taking A+
A+
*applying fluorides
A+
*applying non-areosol and non caustic topical agents
ANSWERS) |ALREADY
--- an rda acting GRADED
under the A+the dental board my perform the following:
rules of
谢谢谢
*coronal polishing
*applying bleaching agents 谢
*activating bleaching agents with a non laser light curing device 谢谢
*applying pit and fissure sealants
---an rdaef can apply a pit and fissure sealant
---a rdh,rdhap,rdhef that is licensed in a different juristriction that is performing a clinical
demonstration for educational purposes
What is the timeframe required to notify the board if there are any name changes or
address/email changes (1934) - (ANSWER)The board must be notified within 30 days for all
living address and email address changes
The board must be notified within 10 days of a name change
When does a license expire (1935) - (ANSWER)12 midnight On the last day of the birth month of
the applicant on the second year of a 2 year term
License is good for 2 years must renew prior to that day
Can you renew an expired license? (1936) - (ANSWER)Yes, it must be renewed within 5 years of
expiring by filing an application for renewal and paying accrued renewal and delinquency fees.
For what reasons may a license be revoked, suspended, or put on probations (1949) -
(ANSWER)Gross negligence,
Incompetence
Unprofessional conduct
Repeated acts of negligence
Receiving a license by mistake
Why may a licensee get their license revoked, suspended, reprimanded, or put on probation.
(1950) - (ANSWER)--If they have committed a crime that is substantially related to the licensees
qualifications, functions or duties
When would the dhcc revoke, suspend, reprimand, or probate the license (1950) -
(ANSWER)*When the time to appeal has lapsed
*When the judgment for conviction has been affirmed on appeal
*When an order granting probation is made suspending the imposition of sentence, allowing a
, CALIFORNIA DENTAL HYGIENE LAW AND ETHICS EXAM NEWEST 2025 ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE 150 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |
person to withdraw guilty plea and enter a plea of not guilty, or dismissing accusation, info, or
DETAILED ANSWERSon
indicictment--when (VERIFIED
probationANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
|ALREADY GRADED A+
|ALREADY
When wouldGRADED A+
the committee undertake proceedings under this section? (1950) - (ANSWER)upon
A+
receipt of a certified copy of the record of conviction. A plea or verdict of guilty or a conviction
A+
following a plea of nolo contendere made to a charge of a felony or of any misdemeanor
GRADED A+
related to the licensee's qualifications, functions, or duties
A+
A+
Define Unprofessional conduct - (ANSWER)See law 1950.5
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
谢谢谢
When a licensee is placed on probation what could be the terms of probation (1951) -
(ANSWER)Requirement to receive additional training -or- 谢
Requirement to pass an exam ( the exam can be written, oral, clinical , or practical. Or all) -or 谢谢
both-
If the probation is because of physical or mental issues, there may be an examination required
by physician
--restriction or limiting of the scope of practice.
---Licensee may need to pay restitution to pts
Community service may be option in lieu of part or all of a period of suspension in cases other
than violations relating to quality of care
It is unprofessional conduct in relation to controlled substances to do what (1952) - (ANSWER)--
-Obtain or possess a controlled substance
---Use of a controlled substance, dangerous drug or alcoholic beverage to an extent or manner
dangerous to himself, any person, or public.
---be convicted of a charge that is federal or state regarding a controlled substance - or be
convicted of more than one misdemeanor, or any felony, involving the use or consumption of
alcohol or drugs
If a rdh performs a service on a patient what must they do to identify themselves (1953) -
(ANSWER)Name signature OR identification number with initials must be written next to the
services performed. All entries must be dated. (repeated violation is considered unprofessional
conduct)
Is it illegal to establish ones self as being able to perform services that is beyond their scope of
practice. (1954) - (ANSWER)No but is considered unprofessional. This includes using a device or
instrument in a manner that is different from standard practices of dental hygiene.
The exception is when conducting research.
It is against the law to provide care that discourages health. (1956) - (ANSWER)True
It is unprofessional conduct to provide hygiene care that discourages necessary treatment, or
permits clearly excessive, incompetent, unnecessary, or grossly negligent treatment
What could the punishment be for a misdemeanor crime (1958) - (ANSWER)10 days up to a
year
