What level of expanded function involves the removal of adhesive, orthodontic brackets, and bands using nonmotorized hand instrumentation?

The removal of adhesive, orthodontic brackets, and bands using nonmotorized hand instrumentation falls under Level 1 expanded function for dental hygienists in Iowa. This level permits dental hygienists to perform certain tasks that enhance their practice while ensuring that these tasks remain safe and effective for patient care.

Level 1 expanded functions typically include procedures that do not require advanced technical skills or the use of complex equipment, making them accessible and appropriate for trained dental hygienists. The use of nonmotorized hand instruments emphasizes the fundamental skills that hygienists are trained to use, ensuring that they can perform tasks such as the removal of orthodontic appliances safely and effectively.

For clarity, higher levels of expanded functions may involve more complex procedures that typically require additional training, while the choice indicating "Not Allowed" signifies practices that are outside the permissible scope for dental hygienists in Iowa.