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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