Iowa Admin. Code r. 650-23.4

Current through Register Vol. 47, No.14, January 8, 2025

Rule 650-23.4 - Level 1 expanded function procedures for dental assistants

Level 1 expanded function procedures for dental assistants include:

(1) Taking occlusal registrations;

(2) Placement and removal of gingival retraction material;

(3) Fabrication, temporary cementation, and removal of provisional restorations;

(4) Applying cavity liners and bases; desensitizing agents; and bonding systems, to include the placement of orthodontic brackets, following the determination of location by the supervising dentist;

(5) Monitoring of patients receiving nitrous oxide inhalation analgesia, which may include increasing oxygen levels as needed, pursuant to the following:

a. A dentist shall induce a patient and establish the maintenance level;

b. A dental assistant may make adjustments that decrease the nitrous oxide concentration during the administration of nitrous oxide;

c. A dental assistant may turn off the oxygen delivery at the completion of the dental procedure;

(6) Taking final impressions;

(7) Removal of adhesives using nonmotorized hand instrumentation;

(8) Placement of Class 1 temporary filling materials; and

(9) Recementation of provisional restorations.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 650-23.4

Adopted by IAB September 25, 2019/Volume XLII, Number 7, effective 10/30/2019