DA, RDA, RDAEF DUTIES QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Extra-oral duties or procedures specified by the supervising licensed dentist, provided
that these duties or procedures meet the definition of a basic supportive procedure
specified in Section 1750 - Answers-DA-GENERAL
Operate dental radiography equipment for the purpose of oral radiography if the dental
assistant has complied with the requirements of Section 1656 - Answers-DA -
GENERAL
Perform intraoral and extraoral photography - Answers-DA - GENERAL
Apply nonaerosol and noncaustic topical agents - Answers-DA-Direct
Apply topical fluoride - Answers-DA - DIRECT
Take intraoral impressions for all nonprosthodontic appliances - Answers-DA - DIRECT
Take facebow transfers and bite registrations - Answers-DA - DIRECT
Place and remove rubber dams or other isolation devices - Answers-DA - DIRECT
Place and remove rubber dams or other isolation devices - Answers-DA - DIRECT
Remove postextraction dressings after inspection of the surgical site by the supervising
licensed dentist - Answers-DA - DIRECT
Can RDAEF's perform all duties which may be performed by an RDA ? - Answers-Yes
Conduct preliminary evaluation of the patient's oral health including but not limited to
charting, intraoral an extra oral evaluation of soft tissue, classifying occlusion, and
myofunctional evaluation - Answers-DS
Perform oral health assessments in school-based community health project settings
under the direction of the dentist, registered dental hygienist, or registered dental
hygienist in alternative practice - Answers-DS
Cord retraction of gingiva for impression procedures - Answers-DS
Take final impressions for permanent indirect restorations - Answers-DS
Take final impressions for tooth borne removal prosthesis - Answers-DS
Polish and contour existing amalgam restorations - Answers-DS
Place, contour, finish, and adjust all direct restorations - Answers-DS
, Adjust And cement permanent indirect restorations - Answers-DS
Size and fit endodontic master points and accessory points - Answers-DS
Perform measurements for the purposes of orthodontic treatment - Answers-DA -
DIRECT
Cure restorative or orthodontic materials in operative site with a light- curing device -
Answers-DA - DIRECT
Examine orthodontic appliances - Answers-DA - DIRECT
Place and remove orthodontic separators - Answers-DA - DIRECT
Remove ligature ties and archwires - Answers-DA - DIRECT
After adjustment by the dentist, examine and seat removable orthodontic appliances
and deliver care instructions to the patient - Answers-DA - DIRECT
Remove periodontal dressings - Answers-DA - DIRECT
Remove sutures after inspection of the site by the dentist - Answers-DA - DIRECT
Place patient monitoring sensors - Answers-DA - DIRECT
Monitor 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 - Answers-
DA - DIRECT
Assist 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. This paragraph shall not be construed to prevent any person from taking
appropriate action in the event of a medical emergency - Answers-DA - DIRECT
Apply topical fluoride under the general direction of a licensed dentist or physician,
when operating in a school-based setting or a public health program created or
administered by a federal, state, county, or local governmental entity pursuant to
Sections 104762 and 104830 of the Health and Safety Code - Answers-DA - GENERAL
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