Section 265.003 - Permitted Duties(a) A dental assistant who is not registered under this chapter may be employed by and work in the office of a licensed and practicing dentist and perform one or more delegated dental acts under:(1) the direct supervision, direction, and responsibility of the dentist, including the application of fluoride varnish; or(2) the general supervision, direction, and responsibility of the dentist, limited to:(A) the making of dental x-rays in compliance with Section 265.001(d); and(B) the provision of interim treatment of a minor emergency dental condition to an existing patient of the treating dentist.(a-1) A treating dentist who delegates the provision of interim treatment of a minor emergency dental condition to a dental assistant under Subsection (a)(2) shall: (1) delegate the procedure orally or in writing before the dental assistant performs the procedure;(2) retain responsibility for the procedure; and(3) schedule a follow-up appointment with the patient within a reasonable time.(b) Repealed by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 295 (S.B. 313), Sec. 48(8), eff. September 1, 2017.(c) A delegating dentist remains responsible for the dental acts of a registered or nonregistered dental assistant performing the delegated dental acts.(d) A dental assistant to whom a delegation is made may not represent to the public that the dental assistant is authorized to practice dentistry or dental hygiene.Amended by Acts 2017, Texas Acts of the 85th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 295,Sec. 48, eff. 9/1/2017.Amended by Acts 2017, Texas Acts of the 85th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 295,Sec. 39, eff. 9/1/2017.Amended By Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 476, Sec. 4, eff. 9/1/2009.Amended By Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1144, Sec. 2, eff. 6/20/2003.Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1470, Sec. 4.03, eff. 9/1/2001 Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1999.