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Section of Law (Statute or Regulation)

Allowable Duties

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*The application of pit and fissure sealants. X REGISTERED DENTAL ASSISTANT IN EXTENDED FUNCTIONS (RDAEF) BPC, SECTION 1753.5 Licensed on or after January 1, 2010 All duties that a dental assistant is allowed to perform. 1753.5 1752.4

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All duties that a registered dental assistant is allowed to perform as specified in and limited by Section 1752.4. Conduct preliminary evaluation of the patient’s oral health, including, but not limited to, charting, intraoral and extraoral evaluation of soft tissue, classifying occlusion, and myofunctional evaluation. Perform oral health assessments in school-based, community health project settings under the direction of a dentist, registered dental hygienist, or registered dental hygienist in alternative practice.

1753.5

Cord retraction of gingiva for impression procedures. Size and fit endodontic master points and accessory points. Cement endodontic master points and accessory points. Take final impressions for permanent indirect restorations. Take final impressions for tooth-borne removable prosthesis. Polish and contour existing amalgam restorations. Place, contour, finish, and adjust all direct restorations.

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Adjust and cement permanent indirect restorations. X Additional authorized duties of a registered dental assistant in extended functions (RDAEF), BPC, Section 1753.55. A registered dental assistant in extended functions is authorized to perform the additional duties as set forth in subdivision (b) pursuant to the order, control, and full professional responsibility of a supervising dentist, if the licensee meets one of the following requirements: (1) Is licensed on or after January 1, 2010. (2) Is licensed prior to January 1, 2010, has successfully completed a board-approved course in the additional procedures specified in paragraphs (1), (2), (5), and (7) to (11), inclusive, of subdivision (b) of Section 1753.5, and passed the examination as specified in Section 1753.4. The pocket license of the authorized licensee will state that the RDAEF may perform the duties per B&P 1753.5 and 1753.55.

Determine which radiographs to perform on a patient who has not received an initial examination by the supervising dentist for the specific purpose of the dentist making a diagnosis and treatment plan for the patient. In these circumstances, the dental assistant in extended functions shall follow protocols established by the supervising dentist. This paragraph only applies in the following settings: (A) In a dental office setting. (B) In public health settings, using telehealth, as defined by Section 2290.5, for the purpose of communication with the supervising dentist, including, but not limited to, schools, head start and preschool programs, and community clinics, under the general supervision of a dentist. Place protective restorations in a dental office setting, under the direct or general supervision of a dentist as determined by the dentist. Place protective restorations after the diagnosis, treatment plan, and instruction to perform the procedure provided by a dentist in public health settings, using telehealth, as defined by Section 2290.5, for the purpose of communication with the supervising dentist, including, but not limited to, schools, head start and preschool programs, and community clinics, under the general supervision of a dentist.

1753.55

REGISTERED DENTAL ASSISTANT in EXTENDED FUNCTIONS (RDAEF) BPC, SECTION 1753.6 Licensed prior to January 1, 2010 and has not completed a Board-approved course in the additional procedures specified in paragraphs (1), (2), (5) and (7) to (11) inclusive, of Section 1753.5 (b) and an examination as specified in Section 1753.4. All duties that a registered dental assistant is allowed to perform as specified in and limited by Section 1752.4. 1753.6 X Cord retraction of gingiva for impression procedures. 1753.6 X Take final impressions for permanent indirect restorations. 1753.6 X Formulate indirect patterns for endodontic post and core castings. 1753.6 X Fit trial endodontic filling points. 1753.6 X Apply pit and fissure sealants. 1753.6 X Remove excess cement from subgingival tooth surfaces with a hand instrument. 1753.6 X

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