Table Of Perm Duties

Question 1

“N”

Answer 1

Assistant is NOT permitted to perform duty

Question 2

“D”

Answer 2

Assistant CAN perform under direct supervision. Physically present in office

Question 3

“C”

Answer 3

CAN perform in specific setting under supervision of dentist

Question 4

“G”

Answer 4

CAN perform under General supervision. Instructions given by dentist but dentist doesn’t have to be in building. A patient of reference not new

Question 5

“DD”

Answer 5

Supervising dentist responsible for determining if procedure performed by RDA should be under direct or general supervision

Question 6

Application of pit and fissure sealants RDA

Answer 6

DD

Question 7

Apply nonaerosol and noncaustic topical agents DA

Answer 7

D

Question 8

Apply nonaerosol and noncaustic topical agents RDA

Answer 8

DD

Question 9

Apply topical fluoride DA

Answer 9

D

Question 10

Apply topical fluoride RDA

Answer 10

DD

Question 11

Assist in administration of nitrous oxide for analgesia/sedation DA

Answer 11

D

Question 12

Assist in admin of nitrous oxide for analgesia/sedation RDA

Answer 12

DD

Question 13

Cure restorative or orthodontic materials in operative site w/ light curing device DA

Answer 13

D

Question 14

Cure restorative or orthodontic materials in operative site w/ light curing device RDA

Answer 14

DD

Question 15

Examine orthodontic appliances DA

Answer 15

D

Question 16

Examine orthodontic appliances RDA

Answer 16

DD

Question 17

Fabricate adjust cement and remove indirect provisional restorations i.e. Crowns when used as a provisional restoration RDA

Answer 17

DD

Question 18

Mouth mirror inspection mouth for chatting of lesions existing restorations and missing teeth RDA

Answer 18

DD

Question 19

Operate dental radiography equip for oral radiography DA

Answer 19

G

Question 20

Operate dental radiography equip for oral radiography RDA

Answer 20

G

Question 21

Perform intra/extra oral photos DA

Answer 21

G

Question 22

Perform intra/extra oral photos RDA

Answer 22

G

Question 23

Place/remove rubber dams or other isolation devices DA

Answer 23

D

Question 24

Place/remove rubber dams or other isolation devices RDA

Answer 24

DD

Question 25

Place periodontal dressings RDA

Answer 25

DD

Question 26

Place wedge and remove matrices for restorative procedures DA

Answer 26

D

Question 27

Place wedge and remove matrices for restorative procedures RDA

Answer 27

DD

Question 28

Remove periodontal dressings DA

Answer 28

D

Question 29

Remove periodontal dressings RDA

Answer 29

DD

Question 30

Remove post extraction dressings after inspection of surgical site by dentist DA

Answer 30

D

Question 31

Remove post extraction dressings after inspection of surgical site by dentist RDA

Answer 31

DD

Question 32

Remove sutures after inspection of site by dentist DA

Answer 32

D

Question 33

Remove sutures after inspection of site by dentist RDA

Answer 33

DD

Question 34

Take final impressions for perm indirect restorations RDA

Answer 34

N

Question 35

Take intraoral impressions for all nonprosthodontic appliances DA

Answer 35

D

Question 36

Take intraoral impressions for all nonprosthodontic appliances RDA

Answer 36

DD

Question 37

Use of automated caries detection devices and materials to gather info for diagnosis by dentist RDA

Answer 37

DD

Question 38

N for DA

Answer 38

Apply pits and fissure sealants, fabricate adjust cement and remove indirect provisional restorations, mouth mirror inspection of oral cavity, periodontal dressing, final impression, automated caries detection devices and materials.

Question 39

N for RDA

Answer 39

Take final impressions

Question 40

G for DA and RDA

Answer 40

Operate equipment for purpose of oral radiography, perform intra/extra oral photography

Question 41

Take facebow transfers and bite registrations

Answer 41

DA/D

Question 41

Perform measurements for the purposes of orthodontic treatment

Answer 41

DA/D

Question 41

Place and remove ortho separators

Answer 41

DA/D

Question 41

Remove ligature ties and archwires

Answer 41

DA/D

Question 41

After adjustment by the dentist, examine and see removable orthodontic appliances and deliver care instructions to the patient

Answer 41

DA/D

Question 41

Place patient monitoring sensors

Answer 41

DA/D

Question 42

Monitor patient sedation

Answer 42

DA/D