Who should be contacted for questions about dental assisting rules and laws?

• A. CDC
• B. ADA
• C. DANB
• D. Iowa Dental Board

Answer: (D)

Regulatory authority for dental assisting in Iowa lies with the state dental board. This board oversees licensure, scope of practice, supervision requirements, and disciplinary actions, and it issues and interprets the rules you must follow as a dental assistant. When you have questions about what’s allowed, what permits or registrations are needed, or how to renew credentials, the Iowa Dental Board is the right source because that’s their responsibility. Other organizations serve different roles: the CDC provides infection control guidelines, not state rules; the ADA is a national professional association that offers guidance but does not enforce laws; and the DANB certifies individuals, but certification is separate from state regulation.