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Prohibitions: An EFDA may not perform the following procedures:
• Complete or limited examination, diagnosis and treatment planning
• Surgical or cutting procedures of hard or soft tissue
• Prescribing drugs, medicaments or work authorizations
• Final inspection and approval of restorative and other treatment which affects occlusion and necessary occlusal adjustments
• Pulp capping, pulpotomy and other endodontic procedures
• Placement and intraoral adjustments of fixed and removable prosthetic appliances
• Administration of local anesthesia, parenteral or inhalational sedation, nitrous oxide analgesia or general anesthesia
• Take impressions other than for study models, diagnostic casts or athletic appliances
Radiology Requirements
In order to legally operate dental x-ray equipment and perform radiological procedures in Pennsylvania, EFDAs must pass the radiologic procedures exam adopted by the State Board of Dentistry. Once the exam has been passed, EFDAs may perform radiological procedures in the dental facility under the direct supervision of a dentist.
Evidence of having passed the required exam needs to be retained by both the EFDA and the dentist as evidence of the individual’ s authority to perform radiologic procedures.
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