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Episode 425: What is an Expanded Function Dental Assistant and What They Can Do

1 March 2026 · 15:39

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Expanded Function Dental Assistants are helping dental practices work smarter, improve efficiency, and deliver better patient care. Taking on expanded functions allows assistants to perform more advanced clinical duties, which increases production and strengthens the partnership between doctor and assistant. Success depends on understanding the legal scope of practice, proper scheduling, and having the right tools…

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