(a) An expanded function dental assistant may perform the following procedures:
(1) Placing and contouring amalgam and other restorative materials.
(2) Perform coronal polishing.
(3) Perform fluoride treatments, including fluoride varnish.
(4) Take impressions of teeth for athletic appliances.
(b) An expanded function dental assistant may not perform the following procedures:
(1) Complete or limited examination, diagnosis and treatment planning.
(2) Surgical or cutting procedures of hard or soft tissue.
(3) Prescribing drugs, medicaments or work authorizations.
(4) Taking impressions other than for study models, diagnostic casts or athletic appliances.
(5) Final inspection and approval of restorative and other treatment which affects occlusion and any necessary occlusal adjustments.
(6) Pulp capping, pulpotomy and other endodontic procedures.
(7) Placement and intraoral adjustments of fixed and removable prosthetic appliances.
(8) Administration of local anesthesia, parenteral or inhalational sedation or general anesthesia.
Credits
1933, May 1, P.L. 216, No. 76, § 11.10, added 2010, April 29, P.L. 176, No. 19, § 3, effective in 60 days [June 28, 2010].
63 P.S. § 130k, PA ST 63 P.S. § 130k
Current through Act 10 of the 2024 Regular Session. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
