To perform specified restorative functions in Arizona under the supervision of a licensed dentist, a dental assistant must hold an Arizona Expanded Function – Restorative Certificate. To qualify, one must:
1a. Hold the Arizona Coronal Polishing certificate and the Arizona Radiologic Proficiency certificate (see requirements above), AND
1b. Successfully complete an ASBDE-approved EFDA training course approved by the Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners at a Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)-accredited program, AND
1c. Pass DANB’s AMP, TMP and RF exams (apply online), AND
1d. Under the supervision of a licensed dentist, perform restorative procedures required by the ASBDE (place, contour and finish 20 direct restorations and place and cement five prefabricated crowns, following the preparation of the tooth by a licensed dentist) and document these procedures on a Licensed Dentist Endorsement form, OR
2a. Provide evidence of currently holding or having held within the previous ten (10) years a license, registration, permit or certificate in expanded functions in restorative procedures issued by another U.S. state or jurisdiction; AND
2b. Document clinical experience in the specified expanded functions on a Licensed Dentist Endorsement form, AND
2c. Apply to DANB for the Arizona Expanded Function - Restorative Functions Certificate.
**A registered dental hygienist may qualify to perform expanded functions by meeting the same requirements, with the exception that the registered dental hygienist is not required to take the RHS, CP and AMP exams.
AMP/TMP/RF exams (PDF)
Arizona Expanded Function - Restorative Functions Certificate (PDF)