Section 172-57-012 - ADDITIONAL PROCEDURESIn addition to those permitted by Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-1133, and Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-1136(5) a licensed dental hygienist under the supervision of a licensed dentist may perform the following:
(A) Complete any task or procedure that does not require the professional skill or judgment of a licensed dentist except the following;(i) Cutting of hard and soft tissue;(ii) Irreversible procedures;(iii) Restorative dentistry;(iv) Making a dental diagnosis; or(v) Fabricating a dental treatment plan; or(B) Provide infection control practices which meet the national standards for dental facilities as outlined by the Centers for Disease Control Summary of Infection Prevention Practices In Dental Settings as published October of 2016.172 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 57, § 012
Adopted effective 4/20/2020Amended effective 12/23/2020Amended effective 6/2/2024