RDA Law and Ethics Exam Study Guide

conditional duties of an RDA

(Ansa- remove excess cement with an ultrasonic scaler from supragivgival

surfaces of teeth undergoing ortho treatment

b- allowable duties of an ortho assistant permitholder

c- allowable duties of a dental sedation assistant permitholder

d- application of pit and fissure sealants

when can an RDA perform conditional duties?

(Ansonly when they have completed a board-approved educational program or

when they can provide evidence on completing a board-approved course in

the specific subject

what evidence does an RDA need to provide to accompany their first

license renewal (regarding conditional duties)?

(Ansevidence of completion of a board-approved pit and fissure sealants

course; if not, license will be suspended

what duties may a DA/RDA/RDAEF perform while working for/at a primary

care clinic or specialty clinic?

(Ans- any extraoral duty, coronal polish, topical fluoride application, pit and

fissure sealants (if course completed) when under Direct Supervision of

RDH/RDHAP

dental auxillary

(Ans- a person who may perform dental supportive procedures under

specified supervision of a licensed DDS

dental assistant

(Ans- unlicensed person who may perform basic supportive procedures

under the supervision of a DDS