D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-9099

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 17-9099 - DEFINITIONS

9099.1

For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings ascribed:

Act - the District of Columbia Health Occupation Revision Act, effective March 15, 1986 (D.C. Law 6-99; D.C. Official Code §§ 3-1203.01, et seq. (2007 Repl.)).

Board - the Board of Dentistry.

Dental assistant - a person who is registered by the Board and is authorized to assist a licensed dentist in the performance of duties related to oral care under the direct supervision of a dentist.

Direct supervision - the dentist is in the dental office or treatment facility, personally diagnoses the condition to be treated, personally authorizes the procedures, remains in the dental office or dental treatment facility while the procedures are being performed by the dental assistant, and personally evaluates the performance of the dental assistant before dismissal of the patient.

Director - the Director of the Department of Health or the Director's designee.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-9099

Notice of Final Rulemaking published at 58 DCR 5852, 5856 (July 15, 2011); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 60 DCR 10055 (July 12, 2013)

Authority: Section 302(14) of the District of Columbia Health Occupations Revision Act of 1985, effective March 25, 1986 (D.C. Law 6-99; D.C. Official Code § 3-1203.02(14) (2007 Repl.)), and Mayor's Order 98-140, dated August 20, 1998.