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For Florida Dentists and Office Managers

Delegation, supervision and documentation: what a Florida dentist needs to know before assigning radiographs or expanded duties to a dental assistant, and what to keep on file.

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For Dentists & Office Managers · Comparison
Dental Radiography vs. Expanded Functions in Florida: Does Your Dental Assistant Need One, the Other, or Both?
Radiography certification and EFDA training are separate Florida credentials under separate rules. Which one your dental assistant needs — or both.
Reviewed September 18, 2026 · 7 min readRead →
Expanded Functions · Reference
What Can an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant Do in Florida?
Task-by-task guide to Florida Rule 64B5-16.005: duties a dental assistant may perform, the training and supervision each needs, and what can't be delegated.
Reviewed September 18, 2026 · 7 min readRead →

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The statutes, rules and Board of Dentistry pages these guides are written from.

Section 466.024, Florida Statutes — Delegation of duties; expanded functions — The Florida Legislature — Online Sunshine
Section 466.028, Florida Statutes — Grounds for disciplinary action — The Florida Legislature — Online Sunshine
Rule 64B5-16.001, F.A.C. — Definitions of Remediable Tasks and Supervision Levels — Florida Administrative Code
License Verification — search for a health care practitioner or certificate holder — Florida Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance

For Florida Dentists and Office Managers

Guides

Dental Radiography vs. Expanded Functions in Florida: Does Your Dental Assistant Need One, the Other, or Both?

What Can an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant Do in Florida?

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