That’s one of the questions facing the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE). They are currently taking a look to see if it makes sense for Registered Dental Assistants to start formally applying Curodont and Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) to patients’ teeth. Right now, the Board is gathering opinions from members through September 21st before making their decision. Whether they can or cannot moving forward hinges on some key Texas board rules, too.
Angela Miller-Leathers at Dental Auditing Solutions makes it her mission to stay informed with the latest news for dental providers. We know that times are changing, and since you’ve got your hands busy helping patients, we’re here for office just like yours. And if you have an opinion on this topic and want to weigh in on the debate, be sure to reach out to the TSBDE by email, mail, or fax by September 21st, 2026.
Do you think Registered Dental Assistants should be able to apply Curodont or Silver Diamine fluoride in a clinical setting? If your office is planning on it, talk to Angela at Dental Auditing Solutions about TSBDE rules.
These Processes Are Not Technically Reversible Procedures
Which can become a real issue for Texas regulators. Under current Texas State Board of Dental Examiners guidelines, dental assistants are not allowed to perform irreversible procedures. Since Silver Diamine Fluoride and Curodont fall into that category, the Board would have to take some extraordinary measures to approve application by a Registered Dental Assistant. But that is exaclty what they are thinking about doing.
The advantages to expanding Curodont and SDF application to more staff is that it allows for a smoother office. Dental assistants can offer superior workflow efficiency for your team, identifying tooth decay while you see other patients. But if these rules do change, it’s going to mean some shifts in compliance and documentation, too. Be prepared with Dental Auditing Solutions.
Why Are These Products Being Considered?
Before you call the TSBDE to make your views know, it’s important to know why they want to allow SDF and Curodont application by RDAs. Essentially, it comes down to the fact that dental care has significantly evolved over the last few decades.
These two methods to address tooth decay require no drilling, office are asking for a little more clarification. Both dentists and public health advocates state that having increased access to preventive care can make a real difference in patient outcomes. If an assistant has already been shown to be safe applying pit and fissure sealants, the argument is that they very well might have the knowledge to apply Curodont or SDF.
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Your office needs to work efficiently to remain as profitable as you can be. To learn whether shifting TSBDE rules regarding RDA Curodont and Silver Diamine Fluoride application can impact your office, call Dental Auditing Solutions at (972) 459-1508 today.