JURISPRUDENCE DENTAL BOARD TEST
2025/2026
What is the purpose of the Iowa Dental Board? - ANSWER-to protect the public health -administer exams -issue licenses, registrations, and to renew -set standards -enforce iowa laws regulating practice of dentistry (dental hygienists and dental assistants) -investigates complaints -conduct disciplinary hearings -perform inspections -establish iowa review practitioner committee (ipp)
Who consists of the Dental Hygiene Committee? - ANSWER-2 hygienists from the iowa dental board -1 dentist from the iowa dental board
What is the purpose of the Dental Hygiene Committee?
– ANSWER-reviews:
-all matter regarding practice -discipline -education 1 / 2
-examination -licensure of hygienists -make recommendations -carry out duties assigned by the iowa dental board
What is the purpose in licensure? - ANSWER-protects the public from unqualified individuals and unsafe practice
What consists of licensure? - ANSWER-licensure, registration, and permits -visibly displayed at each permanent practice location -get a duplicate from the iowa dental board -alert if change in address within 60 days with paper of proof -alert if change in name (first/last name) within 60 days with paper of proof
What is a dental assistant? – ANSWER-any person who, under the supervision of a dentist, performs any extraoral services including infection control or the use of hazardous materials or performs any intraoral services on patients, including dental radiography
What must consist of a dental assistant? – ANSWER- must be registered with the Iowa dental board as a dental assistant or dental assistant trainee
Can a front desk receptionist help wipe down in the operatory between patients or sterilize instruments? –
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