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A REGISTERED HYGIENIST [RDH] can do the following under GENERAL or DIRECT supervision:

size SSC, temps and bands

(General or Direct)

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A registered dental hygienist (RDH) can perform the placement of stainless steel crowns (SSC), temporary crowns, and bands under general or direct supervision.

Step-by-step explanation:

Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) Scope of Practice

A registered dental hygienist (RDH) can perform the following tasks under both general or direct supervision:

  1. Placement of stainless steel crowns (SSC)
  2. Placement of temporary crowns
  3. Placement of bands

These tasks can be performed by an RDH under direct or general supervision of a registered dentist.

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