Section 1087 - RDAEF Duties and Settings(a) Unless specifically so provided by regulation, the prohibitions contained in Section 1085 apply to RDAEFs.(b) An RDAEF may perform all duties assigned to dental assistants and registered dental assistants.(c) An RDAEF may perform the procedures set forth below under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist when done so pursuant to the order, control and full professional responsibility of the supervising dentist. Such procedures shall be checked and approved by the supervising dentist prior to dismissal of the patient from the office of said dentist.(1) Cord retraction of gingivae for impression procedures;(2) Take impressions for cast restorations;(3) Take impressions for space maintainers, orthodontic appliances and occlusal guards.(4) Prepare enamel by etching for bonding;(5) Formulate indirect patterns for endodontic post and core castings;(6) Fit trial endodontic filling points;(7) Apply pit and fissure sealants;(8) Remove excess cement from subgingival tooth surfaces with a hand instrument;(9) Apply etchant for bonding restorative materials.(d) Settings. Registered dental assistants in extended functions may undertake the duties authorized by this section in a treatment facility under the jurisdiction and control of the supervising licensed dentist, or in an equivalent facility approved by the board.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 16, § 1087
1. Amendment of subsection (c)(7) and new subsections (c)(8)-(9) filed 4-27-2000; operative 5-27-2000 (Register 2000, No. 17). Note: Authority cited: Section 1614, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 1614, 1756 and 1757, Business and Professions Code.
1. Amendment of subsection (c)(7) and new subsections (c)(8)-(9) filed 4-27-2000; operative 5-27-2000 (Register 2000, No. 17).