Iowa Admin. Code r. 650-23.6

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 8, October 30, 2024

Rule 650-23.6 - Level 2 expanded function procedures for dental hygienists and dental assistants

(1) Level 2 expanded function procedures for dental hygienists and dental assistants include:

a. Placement and shaping of amalgam following preparation of a tooth by a dentist;

b. Placement and shaping of adhesive restorative materials following preparation of a tooth by a dentist;

c. Polishing of adhesive restorative material using a slow-speed handpiece;

d. Fitting of stainless steel crowns on primary posterior teeth, and cementation after fit verification by a dentist;

e. Tissue conditioning (soft reline only);

f. Extraoral adjustment to acrylic dentures without making any adjustments to the prosthetic teeth; and

g. Placement of intracoronal temporary fillings following preparation of a tooth by a dentist.

(2) Level 2 expanded function procedures for dental assistants include the placement of sealants. The placement of sealants is included in the scope of practice for dental hygienists and is not considered an expanded function for dental hygienists.

(3) These Level 2 expanded function procedures refer to both primary and permanent teeth except as otherwise noted.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 650-23.6

Adopted by IAB September 25, 2019/Volume XLII, Number 7, effective 10/30/2019

Amended by IAB July 14, 2021/Volume XLIV, Number 1, effective 8/18/2021