# California RDH Law & Ethics exam obligation to the patient

Answer: Area 3A, obligation to the patient, is 20% of the California RDH Laws and Ethics Written Examination under the Dental Hygiene Board of California's 2025 examination outline. The free Dentovio guide explains what the area tests, the statutes and Board rules behind it, and common traps, with an original practice item. Confirm current requirements with the Dental Hygiene Board of California.

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## Direct answer

Area 3A, obligation to the patient, is 20% of the California RDH Laws and Ethics Written Examination under the Dental Hygiene Board of California's 2025 examination outline. The free Dentovio guide explains what the area tests, the statutes and Board rules behind it, and common traps, with an original practice item. Confirm current requirements with the Dental Hygiene Board of California.

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Source citations:
- `DHBC-RDH-CIB` DHBC/PSI RDH Laws and Ethics Written Examination Candidate Information Bulletin. Primary. <https://www.dhbc.ca.gov/formspubs/candidate_handbook.pdf>

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