EFDA final Questions & Answers A+ Review 2024/2025

EFDA final Questions & Answers A+ Review 2024/2025 what is an EFDA - ANS-Expanded Functions Dental Auxiliary When did it start in OHIO - ANS-1976 How do you become an EFDA - ANS-- 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 - ANS-100 hours of pre-clinical 80 hours of clinic Who is eligible - ANS-- unlicensed dentists - dental students - graduates of foreign dental colleges - CDA: certified dental assis. - RDH: licensed or not What tasks can EFDA do - ANS-- *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" - ANS-- *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 - ANS-- 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) - ANS-