Which of the following is NOT a duty of Expanded Duty Dental Assistants?

The duty that is not typically assigned to Expanded Duty Dental Assistants is conducting patient examinations. While Expanded Duty Dental Assistants play a crucial role in supporting dentists and improving patient care, conducting examinations is generally the responsibility of licensed dental professionals, such as dentists or dental hygienists. These professionals are trained to assess and diagnose dental conditions, which requires a level of clinical judgment and expertise not typically granted to dental assistants.

In contrast, tasks such as placing matrices and wedges, creating temporary crowns and placing bases or liners, and performing coronal polishing are directly within the scope of practice for Expanded Duty Dental Assistants. These duties involve technical skills and knowledge that EDDA training emphasizes, allowing dental assistants to take on additional responsibilities and enhance their role within the dental team.