EFDA FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

EFDA FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS what is an EFDA - CORRECT ANSWERS Expanded Functions Dental Auxiliary When did it start in OHIO - CORRECT ANSWERS 1976 How do you become an EFDA - CORRECT ANSWERS - complete an accredited program - pass the Ohio board exam for EFDA - register with the state dental board *Cannot practice EFDA until registered* how many hours do you need - CORRECT ANSWERS 100 hours of pre-clinical 80 hours of clinic Who is eligible - CORRECT ANSWERS - unlicensed dentists - dental students - graduates of foreign dental colleges - CDA: certified dental assis. - RDH: licensed or not What tasks can EFDA do - CORRECT ANSWERS - *CAN DO* -- REMEDIABLE TASKS: dont cause irreparable change in the oral cavity e.g. sealants, amalgam, non-metallic What is beyond an EFDA "NON-DELEGABLE taks" - CORRECT ANSWERS - *CANNOT* DO -- IRREMEDIABLE TASKS: - diagnosing - tx planning - final placement or adjustment of fixed or removable appliance - therapeutic intraoral adjustment of any fixed or removable appliance - cutting procedures utilized for preparation of a tooth or involving the periodontium - placement of final root canal - final impression for prosthetic restoration - occlusal registration for prosthetic restorations - final placement of restorations or crowns -retraction of gingival sulcus prior to impressions -procedures using light amplification (LASER) limitations to EFDA - CORRECT ANSWERS - have to work under *direct supervision* == dentist has to be in the office - some things can be done under general supervision (e.g. sealants, fluoride) per dentist @ ONE time there can be: - 3 EFDAs - 4 RDH Commission on Dental Testing (CODT) - CORRECT ANSWERS - offers TWO exams/year - test bank of 14 teeth - 3 teeth in 2 hours - 75 question written exam *same day* after clinical