Section 7-4 - Supervision of Procedures Performed by the Dental Hygienist (a) General Supervision. The following procedures require general supervision: - (i) Community dental health activities;
- (ii) Functions authorized for dental assistants set forth in the Board Rules;
- (iii) Root plane, scale and polish teeth;
- (iv) Polish amalgams and composites;
- (v) Screen the oral cavity for disease;
- (vi) Place temporary fillings that require no removal of tooth structure;
- (vii) Place, expose, and process radiographic images;
- (viii) Place pit and fissure sealants; and
- (ix) Apply subgingival anesthetic (i.e. Oraqix) if the dental hygienist holds a local anesthetic expanded functions permit.
(b) Direct Supervision. The following procedures require direct supervision: - (i) Prepare, place, and remove periodontal packs;
- (ii) Remove overhanging margins;
- (iii) Treat diagnosed dry sockets;
- (iv) Treat diagnosed pericoronitis;
- (v) Perform whitening procedures; and
- (vi) Perform expanded dental functions.