Which supervision level requires the dentist to be present in the treatment facility but not necessarily in the treatment room when performing delegated acts?

• A. Personal supervision
• B. Direct supervision
• C. General supervision
• D. Indirect supervision

Answer: (B)

Direct supervision means the dentist is in the treatment facility and readily available to assist, but not necessarily in the treatment room when delegated acts are performed. This setup allows the RDA to carry out delegated procedures under the dentist’s watchful oversight while the dentist can intervene quickly if needed. If the dentist had to be in the treatment room during the procedure, that would be personal supervision. If the dentist doesn’t have to be in the facility at all, that would be general supervision, with the dentist only periodically involved. Indirect supervision is typically described as the dentist being in the same building and available to assist, but not required to be in the room.