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DENTAL ASSISTING CATEGORIES/DUTIES
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1Extra-oral duties or procedures specified by the supervising licensed dentist provided that these
duties or procedures meet the definition of a basic supportive procedure.- ADA (G)
- BDA (DS)
- CRDA
- DRDAEF
2Operate dental radiography equipment for the purpose of oral radiography if the dental assistant has completed an approved radiation safety course or passed a radiation safety exam.
- ADA (G)
- BDA (DS)
- CRDA
- DRDAEF
3Perform intraoral and extraoral photography.
- ADA (G)
- BDA (DS)
- CRDA
- DRDAEF
4Apply nonaerosol and noncaustic topical agents.
- ADA (G)
- BDA (DS)
- CRDA
- DRDAEF
5Apply topical fluoride.
- ADA (G)
- BDA (DS)
- CRDA
- DRDAEF
6Take intraoral impressions for all non-prosthodontic appliances.
- ADA (G)
- BDA (DS)
- CRDA
- DRDAEF
7Take facebow transfers and bite registrations.
- ADA (G)
- BDA (DS)
- CRDA
- DRDAEF
8Place and remove rubber dams or other isolation devices.
- ADA (G)
- BDA (DS)
- CRDA
- DRDAEF
9Place, wedge, and remove matrices for restorative procedures.
- ADA (G)
- BDA (DS)
- CRDA
- DRDAEF
10Remove post-extraction dressings after inspection of the surgical site by the supervising licensed
dentist.- ADA (G)
- BDA (DS)
- CRDA
- DRADEF
11Perform measurements for the purposes of orthodontic treatment.
- ADA (G)
- BDA (DS)
- CRDA
- DRDAEF
12Cure restorative or orthodontic materials in operative site with a light-curing device.
- ADA (G)
- BDA (DS)
- CRDA
- DRDAEF
13Examine orthodontic appliances.
- ADA (G)
- BDA (DS)
- CRDA
- DRDAEF
14Place and remove orthodontic separators.
- ADA (G)
- BDA (DS)
- CRDA
- DRDAEF
15Remove ligature ties and archwires.
- ADA (G)
- BDA (DS)
- CRDA
- DRDAEF
16After adjustment by the dentist, examine and seat removable orthodontic appliances and deliver care instructions to the patient.
- ADA (G)
- BDA (DS)
- CRDA
- DRDAEF
17Remove periodontal dressings.
- ADA (G)
- BDA (DS)
- CRDA
- DRDAEF
18Remove sutures after inspection of the site by the dentist.
- ADA (G)
- BDA (DS)
- CRDA
- DRDAEF
19Place patient monitoring sensors.
- ADA (G)
- BDA (DS)
- CRDA
- DRDAEF
20Monitor patient sedation, limited to reading and transmitting information from the monitor display during the intraoperative phase of surgery for electrocardiogram waveform, carbon dioxide and end tidal carbon dioxide concentrations, respiratory cycle data, continuous noninvasive blood pressure.
data, or pulse arterial oxygen saturation measurements, for the purpose of interpretation and
evaluation by a supervising licensed dentist who shall be at the patient's chairside during this
procedure.- ADA (G)
- BDA (DS)
- CRDA
- DRDAEF
21Assist in the administration of nitrous oxide when used for analgesia or sedation. A dental assistant shall not start the administration of the gases and shall not adjust the flow of the gases unless instructed to do so by the supervising licensed dentist who shall be present at the patient's chairside.
during the implementation of these instructions.- ADA (G)
- BDA (DS)
- CRDA
- DRDAEF
22All duties that a dental assistant is allowed to perform.
- ADA (G)
- BDA (DS)
- CRDA
- DRDAEF
23Mouth-mirror inspections of the oral cavity, to include charting of obvious lesions, existing
restorations, and missing teeth.- ADA (G)
- BDA (DS)
- CRDA
- DRDAEF
24Apply and activate bleaching agents using a nonlaser light-curing device.
- ADA (G)
- BDA (DS)
- CRDA
- DRDAEF
25Use of automated caries detection devices and materials to gather information for diagnosis by the dentist.
- ADA (G)
- BDA (DS)
- CRDA
- DRDAEF
26Obtain intraoral images for computer-aided design (CAD), milled restorations.
- ADA (G)
- BDA (DS)
- CRDA
- DRDAEF
27Pulp vitality testing and recording of findings.
- ADA (G)
- BDA (DS)
- CRDA
- DRDAEF
28Place bases, liners, and bonding agents.
- ADA (G)
- BDA (DS)
- CRDA
- DRDAEF
29Chemically prepare teeth for bonding.
- ADA (G)
- BDA (DS)
- CRDA
- DRDAEF
30Place, adjust, and finish direct provisional restorations.
- ADA (G)
- BDA (DS)
- CRDA
- DRDAEF
31Fabricate, adjust, cement, and remove indirect provisional restorations, including stainless steel
crowns when used as a provisional restoration.- ADA (G)
- BDA (DS)
- CRDA
- DRDAEF
32Place post-extraction dressings after inspection of the surgical site by the supervising licensed dentist.
- ADA (G)
- BDA (DS)
- CRDA
- DRDAEF
33Place periodontal dressings.
- ADA (G)
- BDA (DS)
- CRDA
- DRDAEF
34Dry endodontically treated canals using absorbent paper points.
- ADA (G)
- BDA (DS)
- CRDA
- DRDAEF
35Adjust dentures extra-orally.
- ADA (G)
- BDA (DS)
- CRDA
- DRDAEF
36Remove excess cement from surfaces of teeth with a hand instrument.
- ADA (G)
- BDA (DS)
- CRDA
- DRDAEF
37Polish coronal surfaces of the teeth.
- ADA (G)
- BDA (DS)
- CRDA
- DRDAEF
38Place ligature ties and archwires.
- ADA (G)
- BDA (DS)
- CRDA
- DRDAEF
39Remove orthodontic bands.
- ADA (G)
- BDA (DS)
- CRDA
- DRDAEF
40All duties that the board may prescribe by regulation.
- ADA (G)
- BDA (DS)
- CRDA
- DRADEF
41Conduct 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.- ADA (G)
- BDA (DS)
- CRDA
- DRDAEF
42Perform 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.- ADA (G)
- BDA (DS)
- CRDA
- DRDAEF
43Cord retraction of gingiva for impression procedures.
- ADA (G)
- BDA (DS)
- CRDA
- DRDAEF
44Size and fit endodontic master points and accessory points.
- ADA (G)
- BDA (DS)
- CRDA
- DRDAEF
45Cement endodontic master points and accessory points.
- ADA (G)
- BDA (DS)
- CRDA
- DRDAEF
46Take final impressions for permanent indirect restorations.
- ADA (G)
- BDA (DS)
- CRDA
- DRDAEF
47Take final impressions for tooth-borne removable prosthesis.
- ADA (G)
- BDA (DS)
- CRDA
- DRDAEF
48Polish and contour existing amalgam restorations.
- ADA (G)
- BDA (DS)
- CRDA
- DRDAEF
49Place, contour, finish, and adjust all direct restorations.
- ADA (G)
- BDA (DS)
- CRDA
- DRDAEF
50Adjust and cement permanent indirect restorations.
- ADA (G)
- BDA (DS)
- CRDA
- DRDAEF
51Other procedures authorized by regulations adopted by the board. All procedures required to be performed under direct supervision shall be checked and approved by the supervising licensed dentist prior to the patient's dismissal from the office.
- ADA (G)
- BDA (DS)
- CRDA
- DRDAEF
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- A quiz based on all dental assistant categories and duties (DA, RDA, and RDAEF). Including if they are General (G) or Direct Supervision (DS) duties for DA.
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- Diana Hernandez
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