Resources
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
CDC Infection Control Guidelines - Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, December 19, 2003, Vol. 52, No RR-17. "Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Health-Care Settings - 2003"
Clinical Exams Accepted for the Purposes of Licensure
Central Regional Testing Service, Inc. (CRDTS): Patient-based and manikin-based exams.
Commission on Dental Competency Assessments (CDCA): Patient-based and manikin-based exams.
Western Regional Examining Board (WREB) Scheduled to merge with CDCA in 2022-2023: Patient-based exam.* (Manikin-based exam accepted for RDH.)
Southern Regional Testing Agency, Inc. (SRTA): Patient-based exam.*
Council of Interstate Testing Agencies (CITA): Patient-based exam.*
*Manikin-based exam requires submission of a rule waiver.
Dental & Professional Associations
Iowa Dental Hygienists' Association
Iowa Dental Assistants Association
Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH)
IDPH Bureau of Oral & Health Delivery Systems
IDPH Bureau of Radiological Health
Mandatory Reporter Training
Mandatory Reporter Training
Additional information, including FAQs, about the new law and training requirements is available at https://dhs.iowa.gov/child-welfare/mandatoryreporter.
Regulations
Jurisprudence for Dental Professionals - v. April 20, 2022
Iowa Code chapters 147, 153, 272C; and Iowa Administrative Code 650. May be used in conjunction with the jurisprudence examinations. Please note: Handwritten notes are not allowed if you intend to use this booklet during the exam.