What must the dental assistant obtain before practicing in Iowa? - ANSWER Registration
Who is responsible for writing rules that regulate dental
... [Show More] assisting? - ANSWER Iowa Dental Board
Do all states have the same laws, rules and regulations for dental assistants? - ANSWER No
How many hours of continuing education is required for a RDA? - ANSWER 20 hours
How many hours of infection control and radiography are required to maintain your credentials of RDA? - ANSWER 2 hours each
Is CPR certification required for registration? - ANSWER Yes
How many CPR continuing education hours are applied toward your registration renewal? - ANSWER 3 hours
How many hours are required in identifying and reporting child abuse and adult dependency? - ANSWER 2-3 hours
How often must you become certified in identifying and reporting child abuse and adult dependency? - ANSWER Every 5 years
How many hours will the Iowa Dental Board allow of home study continuing education hours during the two year renewal period? - ANSWER 12 hours
What requirements are needed for a name change for a RDA? - ANSWER Marriage license or divorce agreements within sixty days of the change
Who is eligible for expanded function training? - ANSWER Graduate of ADA accredited DA program, currently certified by DANB, 1 yr clinical dental assisting experience as RDA, 1 yr clinical dental assisting experience as a DA in a state that does not require registration
How long does the dental assistant trainee have to successfully complete examinations in infection control, hazardous materials and jurisprudence? - ANSWER 12 months
When does registration expire? - ANSWER August 31st, of odd years
Where can a person find the law that mandates registration of dental assistants? - ANSWER iowadentalboard.com
Who should be contacted for questions about dental assisting rules and laws? - ANSWER Iowa Dental Board
Is the CDA credential required for dental assistants to practice in Iowa? - ANSWER No
Who should be contacted for questions about national certification? - ANSWER Dental Assisting National Board
The dentist does not have to be present in the treatment facility. - ANSWER General Supervison
Type of supervision required for all intramural and extra oral services performed by the dental assistant trainee. - ANSWER Personal Supervison
A registered dental assistant who performs extra oral duties assigned by the dentist. - ANSWER General Supervision
The dentist must be present in the treatment room. - ANSWER Personal Supervision
A registered dental assistant who assists the dentist in performing intraoral procedures. - ANSWER Direct Supervision [Show Less]