Dental hygienists perform many of the same duties that were once
performed by dentists such as:
This treatment is often wholly
performed by dentists who have inadequate training in the field of occlusion (bite).
Diagnostic Treatment is the procedures
performed by the dentist to evaluate the conditions of the teeth and the mouth.
Not exact matches
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perform laser frenulectomies on newborns, nurse practitioners, and other medical professionals.
Of course, a complete history and exam should also be
performed by the holistic doctor or practitioner and the biological
dentist to further assist in making the decision if the patient is healthy enough to undergo dental surgery.
A
dentist will
perform the in - office treatment
by coating the teeth with a bleaching agent and using periodic flashes of light to turn on the solution.
See before and after photos of cosmetic dentistry
performed by Baltimore cosmetic
dentist Dr. Lazer.
A board - certified veterinary
dentist then
performs a complete oral examination
by evaluating each and every tooth and their surrounding tissues.
CET chews are also recommended
by veterinary
dentists and have been shown to be beneficial, though no controlled studies have been
performed.
Who May Provide Veterinarian - supervised Dental Care The AVDC accepts that the following health care workers may assist the responsible veterinarian in dental procedures or actually
perform dental prophylactic services while under direct, in the room supervision
by a veterinarian if permitted
by local law: licensed, certified or registered veterinary technician or a veterinary assistant with advanced dental training,
dentist, or registered dental hygienist.
These procedures should be
performed by a veterinarian or a board - certified veterinary
dentist.
All subjects were examined
by a board certified veterinary
dentist, and then the necessary labwork was
performed to determine eligibility for general anesthesia.
All dental cleanings
performed at Main Street Veterinary Hospital and Dental Clinic include digital dental X-rays and tooth -
by - tooth assessments
by our board - certified veterinary
dentist.
Dental disease can be avoided with the right combination of home care and professional dental exams
performed by an expert veterinary
dentist.
Communicated competently with Spanish - speaking patients; bilingual in English / Spanish
Performed classic and digital X-rays as specified
by dentist.
They stay
by the side of
dentists and assist them in
performing root canals and extracting wisdom tooth
by providing all the needed tools and equipment for the procedure.
Dental assistants provide support to
dentists by performing office duties and several laboratory tasks.
Perform clinical procedures (taking radiographs, taking impressions, making temporaries, etc.) as delegated
by the
dentist
A dental auxiliary in the state of Kentucky may
perform basic supportive dental procedures specified
by the state dental practice act under the direct supervision of a licensed
dentist.
A dental assistant in South Carolina may
perform basic supportive dental procedures specified
by the state dental practice act under the direct supervision of a licensed
dentist.
A dental assistant in the state of Missouri may
perform basic supportive dental procedures specified
by the state dental practice act under the direct supervision of a licensed
dentist.
A dental assistant in the state of Georgia may
perform basic supportive dental procedures specified
by the state dental practice act and
by rule of the Board under the direct supervision of a licensed
dentist.
Note: A dental assistant who has been employed
by a licensed, practicing
dentist and has worked as a dental assistant prior to July 30, 1992, may continue
performing the following expanded duties (under the direct, on - premises supervision of the
dentist) without registering as an EDDA:
A dental assistant in North Dakota may
perform basic supportive dental procedures specified
by the state dental practice act under the direct supervision of a licensed
dentist.
A dental assistant in the state of Florida may
perform basic supportive dental procedures specified
by the state dental practice act under the supervision of a licensed
dentist.
A dental assistant in the state of Mississippi may
perform basic supportive dental procedures specified
by the state dental practice act under the direct supervision of a licensed
dentist.
A dental assistant in the state of West Virginia may
perform basic supportive dental procedures specified
by the state dental practice act under the direct supervision of a licensed
dentist.
A dental assistant in Maryland may
perform basic supportive dental procedures specified
by the state dental practice act under the direct supervision of a licensed
dentist.
A dental assistant in the state of Maine may
perform basic supportive dental procedures specified
by the state dental practice act under the supervision of a licensed
dentist.
A dental assistant in Connecticut may
perform basic supportive dental procedures specified
by the state dental practice act under the supervision of a licensed
dentist.
A dental assistant must complete a course in x-ray function and safety approved
by the Louisiana State Board of Dentistry within six months after employment
by a licensed
dentist and shall
perform dental x-ray functions solely under the direct supervision of a licensed
dentist who is on the premises of the dental office at the time.
A dental assistant in the state of Alabama may
perform basic supportive dental procedures specified
by the state dental practice act under the direct supervision of a licensed
dentist.
Pass a clinical exam —
perform rubber cup coronal polishing on five adults and children and application of topical fluoride on five children while being personally observed
by a licensed
dentist, dental hygienist, or dental assistant certified in rubber cup coronal polishing and application of topical fluoride.
A dental assistant in New Mexico is an individual who may
perform basic supportive dental procedures specified
by the state dental practice act under the direct supervision of a licensed
dentist.
A dental assistant in the state of Texas may
perform basic supportive dental procedures specified
by the state dental practice act under the direct supervision of a licensed
dentist.
A dental assistant in the state of Arkansas may
perform basic supportive dental procedures specified
by the state dental practice act under the personal supervision of a licensed
dentist.
A dental assistant in Illinois may
perform basic supportive dental procedures specified
by the state dental practice act under the supervision of a licensed
dentist.
Successfully assisted the
dentist by performing four - handed dentistry and other chair - side duties
A dental assistant in Rhode Island may
perform basic supportive dental procedures specified
by the state dental practice act under the supervision of a licensed
dentist.
To
perform additional functions, including determining which radiographs to
perform on a patient who has not received an initial examination
by the
dentist and placing protective restorations (interim therapeutic restorations), an RDAEF must (1) Complete a program that includes training in
performing those functions, OR (2) Provide evidence, satisfactory to the Dental Board of California, of having completed a Board - approved course in those functions.
A dental assistant in the state of Alaska may
perform basic supportive dental procedures specified
by the state dental practice act under the direct supervision of a licensed
dentist.
An unregistered dental assistant in the state of New Jersey may
perform basic supportive dental procedures specified
by the state dental practice act under the direct supervision of a licensed
dentist.
A dental assistant in the state of Indiana may
perform basic supportive dental procedures specified
by the state dental practice act under the direct supervision of a licensed
dentist.
Under the supervision of a licensed
dentist, perform restorative procedures required by the ASBDE (place, contour and finish 20 direct restorations and place and cement five prefabricated crowns, following the preparation of the tooth by a licensed dentist) and document these procedures on a Licensed Dentist Endorsement fo
dentist,
perform restorative procedures required
by the ASBDE (place, contour and finish 20 direct restorations and place and cement five prefabricated crowns, following the preparation of the tooth
by a licensed
dentist) and document these procedures on a Licensed Dentist Endorsement fo
dentist) and document these procedures on a Licensed
Dentist Endorsement fo
Dentist Endorsement form, AND
The supervising
dentist must verify proof of completion of required training and must report to the Kansas Board the name and practice location of each dental assistant who is
performing coronal scaling
by April 3, 2016, or within 30 days of the dental assistant first
performing coronal scaling, whichever is later.
* Note: To earn a certificate of competency from the SDSBD, a candidate must pass a written exam on expanded functions administered
by the SDSBD or DANB and present written documentation from a South Dakota
dentist attesting to clinical proficiency after
performing expanded functions under the
dentist's personal supervision for at least 180 days.
A dental assistant in the state of Idaho may
perform basic supportive dental procedures specified
by the state dental practice act under the direct supervision of a licensed
dentist.
With demonstrated proficiency in
performing expanded chair - side functions, I was considered an asset
by the unit of
dentists at Coast Dental.
A dental assistant I (DA I) in Virginia may
perform basic supportive dental procedures specified
by the state dental practice act under the direction of a licensed
dentist.
A dental assistant in Colorado may
perform basic supportive dental procedures specified
by the state dental practice act under the supervision of a licensed
dentist.