Duties of dental assistant in extended function

Retraction of gingiva, Impressions for cast restoration, space maintainers, orthodontic appliances Etching of teeth Determine root length and fitting of trial endodontic filling points Pit and fissure sealants. Duties of dental hygienist in extended function Retraction of gingiva Impressions for cast restoration, space maintainers, orthodontic appliances Temporary stabilization procedures Debridement of the periodontal surgical site Suture placement