Regulation .03 Intraoral Functions.
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A.
The following intraoral functions may be performed in the practice of dental hygiene:
(1)
Preliminary dental examination;
(2)
Dental prophylaxis, which includes:
(a)
Scaling and root planing; or
(b)
Polishing a tooth or a restoration;
(3)
Placing and removing perio dressings, including an initial dressing;
(4)
Placing sealants;
(5)
Taking impressions for study models, custom fluoride trays, or athletic mouth guards;
(6)
Exposing a dental x-ray;
(7)
Performing a brush biopsy;
(8)
Placing subgingival medicaments;
(9)
Cementing temporary crowns or restorations; and
(10)
Performing any duty that a dental assistant, or a dental assistant who is listed on the roster of dental assistants recognized as qualified in orthodontics or general duties, may perform.
B.
A dental hygienist may administer local anesthesia by infiltration and local anesthesia by inferior alveolar nerve block only after Board recognition as provided in this chapter.
C.
A dental hygienist may perform manual curettage in conjunction with scaling and root planning only after meeting the requirements of Regulation .12 of this chapter.
D.
A dental hygienist may administer nitrous oxide only after Board recognition as provided in this chapter.