2027 Hybrid Management and Utilization of the Registered Dental Assistants in Extended Functions (RDAEF)

2027 Hybrid Management and Utilization of the Registered Dental Assistants in Extended Functions (RDAEF) is organized by Loma Linda University Health (LLUH) and will be held on Feb 21, 2027 at Loma Linda University School of Dentistry - Prince Hall, Loma Linda, California, United States of America.

Course Description:
This program is both a live in-person lecture and a online lecture with audience interaction/participation.

There is strong evidence that allied dental personnel increase productivity of dental offices and clinics. In 2010, via AB 2637, California Registered Dental Assistants in Extended Functions (RDAEF) received additional restorative functions, allowable under the direct supervision of a dentist.

These functions include:

• Conduct preliminary evaluation of the patient's oral health, including (but not limited to) charting, intraoral and extra-oral evaluation of soft tissue, classifying occlusion, and myofunctional evaluation.
• Perform oral health assessments in school-based, community health project settings under the direction of a dentist, registered dental hygienist, or registered dental hygienist in alternative practice.
• Size and fit endodontic master points and accessory points.
• Cement endodontic master points and accessory points.
• Take final impressions for tooth-borne removable prosthesis.
• Place, contour, finish, and adjust all direct restorations.
• Polish and contour existing amalgam restorations.
• Adjust and cement permanent indirect restorations.
• Perform cord retraction of gingiva for impression procedures.
• Take final impressions for permanent indirect restorations.

One viable alternative for increasing production and controlling office overhead while maintaining quality of care – is the utilization of the RDAEF2 in practice. There are currently only 2,082 licensed RDAEFs in the entire state of California. There are 35,078 licensed DDS in California. Each dentist can employ three (3) RDAEFs in practice. During the course, you will hear from dentists who are utilizing RDAEFs in practice and they will share the impact the RDAEF has had on their practice.

The purpose of this course is to provide an in-depth knowledge of the Loma Linda University RDAEF program and details of the extensive training that the students receive. You will have an opportunity to see the quality of work that these students have produced.

At the end of the course, dentists will be informed on how to evaluate the direct restorations placed by the RDAEFs in their practice.

Learner Outcomes:

• Understand the California laws and regulations pertaining to the scope of duties and utilization of the RDAEF2 in practice  
• Gain an in-depth knowledge of the RDAEF curriculum
• Learn from other dentists how the RDAEF2 has improved their dental practices
• Learn how stress can be reduced and morale is raised by the utilization of the RDAEF2
• Learn how to incorporate the RDAEF2 into your practice
• See images of the outstanding work performed by the RDAEF students
• Be calibrated to perform evaluations of restorations performed by the RDAEF2 in your practice
• Gain an in-depth knowledge of the RDAEF curriculum
• Learn from other dentists how the RDAEF2 has improved their dental practices