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 dental office where the dental hygienist works, a dentist has diagnosed the condition to be treated and determined the procedure to be performed, or has authorized a dental hygienist to perform the prescribed treatment; or (2)  In an extended access oral health care setting, the supervising dentist has determined the dental hygiene procedures that may be performed and has issued written orders to a dental hygienist to provide the authorized treatment. The supervising dentist shall be responsible to treat the patient’s dental needs or refer the patient to another dentist for treatment.