Section 18373 - Expanded function dental assistant1.Scope of practice. An expanded function dental assistant may perform under the general supervision of a dentist all of the activities that may be delegated by a dentist to an unlicensed person pursuant to section 18371, subsection 3. An expanded function dental assistant may also perform the following activities authorized under the general supervision of a dentist: A. Apply cavity liners and bases as long as the dentist: (1) Has ordered the cavity liner or base; and(2) Has checked the cavity liner or base prior to the placement of the restoration; [2021, c. 223, §10 (AMD).]B. Apply pit and fissure sealants after an evaluation of the teeth by the dentist at the time of sealant placement; [2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]C. Apply supragingival desensitizing agents to an exposed root surface or dentinal surface of teeth; [2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]D. Apply topical fluorides recognized for the prevention of dental caries; [2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]E. [2021, c. 223, §10 (RP).]F. [2021, c. 223, §10 (RP).]G. Place and contour amalgam, composite and other restorative materials prior to the final setting or curing of the material; [2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]H. [2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).]I. Place and remove gingival retraction cord; [2017, c. 388, §17 (AMD).]J. [2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).]K. Size, place and cement or bond orthodontic bands and brackets with final inspection by the dentist; [2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]L. Supragingival polishing using a slow-speed rotary instrument and rubber cup; and [2021, c. 223, §10 (AMD).]M. [2021, c. 223, §10 (RP).]N. [2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).]O. [2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).]P. [2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).]Q. [2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).]R. [2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).]S. [2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).]T. [2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).]U. [2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).]V. [2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).]W. [2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).]X. [2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).]Y. [2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).]Z. [2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).]AA. [2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).]BB. [2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).]CC. [2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).]DD. [2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).]EE. [2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).]FF. [2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).]GG. [2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).]HH. Contour or finish restorative materials using a high-speed, power-driven handpiece or instrument. [2021, c. 223, §10 (NEW).] [2021, c. 223, §10 (AMD).]
2.Scope of practice; general supervision.[2021, c. 223, §11 (RP).]
3.Procedures not authorized. An expanded function dental assistant may not engage in the following activities: A. Complete or limited examination, diagnosis or treatment planning; [2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]B. Surgical or cutting procedures of hard or soft tissue; [2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]C. Prescribing drugs, medicaments or work authorizations; [2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]D. Pulp capping, pulpotomy or other endodontic procedures; [2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]E. Placement and intraoral adjustments of fixed or removable prosthetic appliances; or [2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]F. Administration of local anesthesia, parenteral or inhalation sedation or general anesthesia. [2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).] [2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]
Amended by 2021SP1, c. 223,§ 11, eff. 6/16/2021.Amended by 2021SP1, c. 223,§ 10, eff. 6/16/2021.Amended by 2018, c. 388,§ 17, eff. 8/1/2018.Added by 2016, c. 429,§ 21, eff. 7/29/2016.