A dental assistant in Vermont CAN do the following under direct supervision of the supervising dentist:
– A dental assistant in Vermont can provide support to a dentist under the supervision of a properly licensed dentist.
– There are x-ray licensing requirements in Vermont for dental assistants. These are (from the Dental Assisting National Board website):
- Be 18 years of age or older
- Successfully complete a CODA-accredited radiography course within 10 years of application for endorsement,
- Work for at least six months as a dental assistant,
- Hold a radiography endorsement equivalent to that required in Vermont,
- Apply to the Vermont Board of Dental Examiners for endorsement.
– Chart and inspect the mouth and teeth.
– Apply fluoride topically.
– Place a rubber dam.
– Take blood pressure, temperature and pulse.
– Give oral hygiene instructions.
A dental assistant in Vermont CANNOT do the following:
– Remove stains and deposits from teeth (clean teeth).
– Place sealants on the teeth.
– Apply stainless steel crowns or fillings
– Repair or fill cavities.
– Give or administer anesthetics (shots).
– Any other activities or duties of dentistry that are specifically limited to dentists or dental hygenists.
Vermont also offers a certificate in expanded function dental assistant. For more information on the requirements, visit the Vermont Board of Dental Examiners
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