scope:

Applies to the following categories of personnel:

All eligible active duty dental technicians shall have an opportunity to participate in the expanded functions program as the resources of their respective commands allow. For some DTFs, this program may be limited to a portion of one clinic or department. On a ship, the program may be limited to one dentist and two operatories on a certain day or at a particular time of the day. In these instances of limited implementation, COs and fleet dental officers must ensure a rotation policy is in effect, allowing as much participation as is practical.

At the discretion of the CO, and after consideration of the impact on financial resources, this instruction may also apply to civilian dental assistants, both contract and Government service. In this case, and when reading this instruction:

(1) Substitute the words "civilian dental assistant" for "dental technician."

(2) Paragraphs 6d, 7a(6), and 7a(7) do not apply.

At the discretion of the CO, this instruction may also apply to Red Cross volunteers.

(1) Participation is contingent upon completion of a basic dental assisting program.

(2) Per reference (d), the starred (^*) expanded functions in enclosures (1) through (11) are not permitted.

(3) When reading this instruction, substitute the words "Red Cross volunteer" for "dental technician."

(4) Paragraphs 6d, 7a(6), and 7a(7) do not apply.