Functions delegable to a dental assistant possessing a board-issued permit to perform expanded functions are divided into five categories; restorative I, restorative II, removable prosthodontics, fixed prosthodontics, and orthodontics and are listed below by category.
Restorative I
- Sizing and cementing of prefabricated crowns;
- Placing, condensing, carving amalgam for Class I, V, and VI restorations;
- Placing composite for Class I, V, and VI restorations; and
- Minor palliative care of dental emergencies (place sedative filling).
Restorative II
- Sizing and cementing of prefabricated crowns;
- Placing, condensing, carving, finishing amalgam for Class I, II, III, IV, V and VI restorations;
- Placing and finishing composite for Class I, II, III, IV, V and VI restorations; and
- Minor palliative care of dental emergencies (place sedative filling)
Orthodontics
- Preliminary bending of archwire;
- Removal of orthodontic bands and bonds;
- Final cementation of any permanent appliance or prosthesis;
- Making impressions for the fabrication of any removable or fixed prosthesis/appliance; and
- Placement and cementation of orthodontic brackets and/or bands
Prosthodontics (Fixed)
- Place retraction cord in preparation for fixed prosthodontic impressions;
- Extra-oral adjustments of fixed prosthesis;
- Extra-oral adjustments of removable prosthesis during and after insertion;
- Final cementation of any permanent appliance or prosthesis; and
- Making impressions for the fabrication of any removable or fixed prosthesis/appliance
Prosthodontics (Removable)
- Placement of temporary soft liners in a removable prosthesis;
- Extra-oral adjustments of removable prosthesis during and after insertion;
- Minor palliative care of dental emergencies (place sedative filling); and
- Making impressions for the fabrication of any removable or fixed prosthesis/appliance