Who writes the rules that regulate dental assistants?

Who writes the rules that regulate dental assistants?

• A. Iowa dental board
• B. OSHA
• C. Discrimination
• D. Felony

Answer: (A)

Rules governing what dental assistants can do are written by the state's dental board. In Iowa, the Iowa Board of Dentistry writes and enforces administrative rules that define the scope of practice, supervision requirements, licensure, continuing education, and disciplinary actions for dental professionals. OSHA sets general workplace safety standards but does not determine the specific practice rules for dental assistants. Discrimination and felony are not rule-writing bodies or concepts that establish practice rules.

Rules governing what dental assistants can do are written by the state's dental board. In Iowa, the Iowa Board of Dentistry writes and enforces administrative rules that define the scope of practice, supervision requirements, licensure, continuing education, and disciplinary actions for dental professionals. OSHA sets general workplace safety standards but does not determine the specific practice rules for dental assistants. Discrimination and felony are not rule-writing bodies or concepts that establish practice rules.