RDA (AMT) study plan

Categorize 25 core dental instruments by function (examination, restorative, endodontic, surgical, orthodontic) from memory without a reference.

Sequence the four-handed instrument transfer for mirror and explorer, naming the transfer zone and the safety zone used for needle recapping.

Outline the step-by-step placement and removal of a dental dam, including clamp and punch selection for an anterior and a posterior tooth.

Match six moisture-control methods (high-volume evacuation, saliva ejector, cotton rolls, gauze, absorbent pads, isolation devices) to the procedures where each is appropriate.

Assemble, on paper and in order of use, a complete tray setup for a two-surface composite restoration.

Script the assistant's role at every step of an amalgam restoration and a composite restoration, naming the instrument passed at each step.

Describe the mixing, handling, and setting characteristics of irreversible hydrocolloid, elastomeric, and zinc-oxide-eugenol materials.

Sequence the mixing and dispensing steps for glass ionomer, resin, and polycarboxylate cements and state the spatulation time for each.

Diagram the chain of infection and list four routes by which pathogens spread in the operatory.

Classify ten example items as general, regulated medical, or hazardous waste and state the correct disposal container for each.

Differentiate cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization and assign the correct process to instruments, handpieces, countertops, and impressions.

Sequence the complete instrument reprocessing cycle from point of use to sterile storage, including holding solution, ultrasonic cleaning, packaging, and autoclave loading.

Interpret biological spore test, chemical indicator, and integrator results, and state the required action and patient notification steps after a positive spore test.

Select the correct PPE and hand-hygiene method for five clinical scenarios, including doffing order after contamination.

Identify hazard-communication requirements (SDS access, secondary container labeling, exposure-control plan) and sequence post-exposure prophylaxis after a needlestick.

Explain how x-rays are produced and identify the exposure factors that control beam quantity versus beam quality.

State the ALARA principle and apply time, distance, and shielding to three given exposure scenarios.

Convert between exposure units (roentgen, rad, rem, sievert) and state the occupational dose limit for radiation workers.

Compare the paralleling and bisecting-angle techniques, giving receptor placement and beam angulation for each.

Describe the purpose of collimation, filtration, lead apron, and thyroid collar, and label the components of the tubehead.

Diagnose 20 described radiographs (cone cut, elongation, foreshortening, overlap, underexposure, artifacts) and state the cause and correction for each.

Sequence receptor/sensor placement and angulation for a full-mouth series by region, including bitewing and periapical placement landmarks.

Describe the digital radiography workflow, covering sensor barrier techniques, sensor care, image storage, and retrieval.

Outline the assistant's role in endodontic, oral surgery, and orthodontic appointments, listing the tray and materials needed for each.

Distinguish duties an expanded-function assistant may perform from those that remain the dentist's responsibility.

Define direct, general, and indirect supervision and place 25 common duties under the correct supervision level for your state.

Explain the roles of the dental practice act, the state board of dentistry, and the credentialing body in regulating assistant practice.

Apply the principles of autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence, justice, and veracity to three written ethical dilemmas.

Identify legal record requirements, including informed consent documentation, accepted chart-correction method, HIPAA privacy rules, and record retention.

Describe the correct response when asked to perform a task outside your legal scope of practice.

Interpret a medical history and flag conditions that require a medical consult, modified chair position, or altered appointment protocol.

Draft a tell-show-do sequence for an anxious adult and a pediatric patient, naming two behavior-guidance techniques for each.

Build a personalized oral hygiene instruction plan for a patient with periodontitis, specifying brush type, interdental aid, and recall interval.

Explain the caries process and three nutrition counseling points to a high-caries-risk patient in plain language at a sixth-grade reading level.

Sequence the office emergency response for syncope, hypoglycemia, and anaphylaxis, naming the assistant's specific role in each.

Complete two full-length timed practice exams under exam-day conditions and record a score for each domain.

Rank your five weakest subdomains from practice-exam misses and restudy each until you can explain it aloud without notes.

Recite from memory the top 25 high-risk facts spanning asepsis, radiation protection, supervision levels, and emergency response.

Re-drill all previously missed items and verify that every one is now answered correctly twice in a row.