EFDA FINAL EXAM ACTUAL 2025/2026 QUESTIONS & 100% CORRECT ANSWERS

EFDA FINAL EXAM ACTUAL 2025/2026 QUESTIONS & 100% CORRECT ANSWERS what is an EFDA - Answer -Expanded Functions Dental Auxiliary When did it start in OHIO - Answer -1976 How do you become an EFDA - Answer -- 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 - Answer -100 hours of pre-clinical 80 hours of clinic Who is eligible - Answer -- unlicensed dentists - dental students - graduates of foreign dental colleges - CDA: certified dental assis. - RDH: licensed or notWhat tasks can EFDA do - Answer -- *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" - Answer -- *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 - Answer -- 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)