12 Alaska Admin. Code § 28.770

Current through October 17, 2024
Section 12 AAC 28.770 - Requirements for restorative function courses for dental hygienists

A course of instruction for restorative function for dental hygienists must include

(1) the physical, chemical, and biological properties of dental materials, including amalgam and composite materials;
(2) the limitations and acceptability of a dental material based on the physical, chemical, and biological properties of the material;
(3) proper safety when using dental materials, including appropriate infection control and mercury hygiene;
(4) dental anatomy and occlusion;
(5) isolation procedures;
(6) proper placement and finishing of restorative materials;
(7) assessment outcomes that measure the stated goals and objectives;
(8) didactic course hours sufficient to meet the restorative course requirements of this section;
(9) laboratory experience to be able to place and finish all classes of restorations; and
(10) a required clinical proficiency to establish a demonstrated ability to place and finish all classes of restorations.

12 AAC 28.770

Eff. 3/18/2011, Register 197; am 6/24/2012, Register 202; am 3/11/2016, Register 217, April 2016

Authority:AS 08.32.085

AS 08.32.187

AS 08.36.070