RDHAP Law and Ethics Exam 2025 – 400 Free Practice Questions to Pass the Exam

The ability of a dental hygiene board to suspend or revoke a license is generally contingent upon the professional conduct and ethics of the licensee as it relates specifically to their duties within the dental hygiene profession. A conviction of a crime that is related to the licensee's duties demonstrates a serious violation of legal and ethical standards, which directly impacts the individual's fitness to practice. Such convictions can include, but are not limited to, crimes involving fraud, endangerment of patients, or other acts of dishonesty that compromise professional integrity.

In contrast, minor traffic violations typically do not reflect the professional conduct pertinent to the practice of dental hygiene and are not grounds for license suspension or revocation. Similarly, while failure to attend continuing education may lead to other penalties, such as fines or required coursework, it does not constitute a conviction of a crime and thus would not lead directly to license suspension or revocation. Personal disputes with patients usually fall under the realm of interpersonal relationships rather than professional legal issues, and while they may warrant investigation, they do not directly correlate with licensure violations unless they indicate ethical misconduct. Therefore, a conviction of a crime related to the licensee's duties is a correct basis for suspension or revocation due to its serious nature and potential implications for