C-2 Functions of Dental Providers (2014, revised 2018)
Policy Number:
C-2
Policy Category:
Dental Hygiene and Assisting
The American Student Dental Association believes that the dentist is the only dental provider that should perform the following functions.
- Diagnosis and treatment planning
- Prescribing work authorizations
- Performing surgical/irreversible dental procedures
- Prescribing drugs and/or other medications