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List of Expanded Functions

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