54-904 AUTHORIZATION FOR PROCEDURES PERFORMED UNDER GENERAL SUPERVISION BY DENTAL HYGIENISTS.

TITLE 54

PROFESSIONS, VOCATIONS, AND BUSINESSES

CHAPTER 9

DENTISTS

54-904. Authorization for procedures performed under general supervision by dental hygienists. A dental hygienist is authorized to practice under general supervision when:

(1) In a private office where the dental hygienist works, a licensed dentist has diagnosed the condition to be treated and determined the procedure to be performed, or has authorized a qualified dental hygienist to perform the prescribed treatment; or

(2) In an extended access oral health care program, a supervisory dentist, who is employed or retained by or is a volunteer for the program, has determined the treatment to be provided and has authorized a dental hygienist holding a license with an extended access dental hygiene endorsement to provide the prescribed treatment.