Dental Law- EFDA HARCUM COLLEGE
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
What is the definition of an EXPANDED FUNCTIONS DENTAL
ASSISTANT according to Dental Law? -
correct answer ✅Means an individual who holds a current valid
certification under this act to perform reversible intraoral
procedures authorized by this act under the direct supervision of a
licensed dentist and under an assignment of duties by a dentist as
defined in section 11.8
What are EFDAs permitted to do according to the Board of
Dentistry Scope of Practice -
correct answer ✅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
T or F : EFDAs can perform complete or limited examinations,
diagnosis, and treatment planning -
correct answer ✅False
, Dental Law- EFDA HARCUM COLLEGE
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
T or F: EFDAs can perform surgical or cutting procedures of hard or
soft tissues (handpiece interpretation) -
correct answer ✅False
T or F: EFDAs are NOT permitted to prescribe drugs, medications or
work authorizations -
correct answer ✅True
T or F: EFDAs are NOT permitted to take impressions other than for
study models, diagnostic casts or athletic appliances -
correct answer ✅True
Are EFDAs allowed to do the final inspection and approval of
restorative and other treatment which affects occlusion and any
necessary occlusal adjustments -
correct answer ✅No
T/F: EFDAs are permitted to perform pulp capping, pulpotomy and
other endodontic procedures -
correct answer ✅False
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
What is the definition of an EXPANDED FUNCTIONS DENTAL
ASSISTANT according to Dental Law? -
correct answer ✅Means an individual who holds a current valid
certification under this act to perform reversible intraoral
procedures authorized by this act under the direct supervision of a
licensed dentist and under an assignment of duties by a dentist as
defined in section 11.8
What are EFDAs permitted to do according to the Board of
Dentistry Scope of Practice -
correct answer ✅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
T or F : EFDAs can perform complete or limited examinations,
diagnosis, and treatment planning -
correct answer ✅False
, Dental Law- EFDA HARCUM COLLEGE
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
T or F: EFDAs can perform surgical or cutting procedures of hard or
soft tissues (handpiece interpretation) -
correct answer ✅False
T or F: EFDAs are NOT permitted to prescribe drugs, medications or
work authorizations -
correct answer ✅True
T or F: EFDAs are NOT permitted to take impressions other than for
study models, diagnostic casts or athletic appliances -
correct answer ✅True
Are EFDAs allowed to do the final inspection and approval of
restorative and other treatment which affects occlusion and any
necessary occlusal adjustments -
correct answer ✅No
T/F: EFDAs are permitted to perform pulp capping, pulpotomy and
other endodontic procedures -
correct answer ✅False
