21 N.C. Admin. Code 16G.0101

Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 13, January 2, 2025

Section 16G .0101 - FUNCTIONS THAT MAY BE DELEGATED

A dental hygienist may be delegated functions to be performed under the control and supervision of a dentist who shall be responsible for any and all consequences or results arising from performance of such acts and functions. In addition to the functions set out in G.S. 90-221(a) and 21 NCAC 16H .0203, functions that may be delegated to a dental hygienist provided that the dentist first examined the patient and prescribed the procedure include:

(1) performing periodontal screening;

(2) performing periodontal probing;

(3) performing subgingival exploration for or removal of hard or soft deposits;

(4) performing sulcular irrigation;

(5) applying resorbable sulcular antimicrobial or antibiotic agents;

(6) using ultrasonic scalers for prophylaxis;

(7) performing scaling and root planning;

(8) applying oral cancer screening products in preparation for the dentist's examination and diagnosis of oral cancer;

(9) using laser fluorescence detectors in preparation for the dentist's examination and diagnosis of cavities;

(10) applying resin infiltration treatment for incipient smooth surface lesions, following the dentist's diagnosis that the lesion is non-penetrable; or

(11) applying silver diamine fluoride.

21 N.C. Admin. Code 16G .0101

Authority G.S. 90-41; 90-221; 90-223(b); 90-233;
Eff. September 3, 1976;
Readopted Eff. September 26, 1977;
Amended Eff. April 1, 2017; August 1, 2016; April 1, 2015; August 1, 2008; August 1, 2000; May 1, 1989; October 1, 1985; March 1, 1985;
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. January 9, 2018;
Amended Eff. April 1, 2018.

Authority G.S. 90-221; 90-223(b);
Eff. September 3, 1976;
Readopted Eff. September 26, 1977;
Amended Eff. August 1, 2008; August 1, 2000; May 1, 1989; October 1, 1985; March 1, 1985.

Amended by North Carolina Register Volume 29, Issue 21, May 1, 2015 effective 4/1/2015.

Amended by North Carolina Register Volume 31, Issue 05, September 1, 2016 effective 8/1/2016.

Amended by North Carolina Register Volume 31, Issue 21, May 1, 2017 effective 4/1/2017.

Amended by North Carolina Register Volume 32, Issue 21, May 1, 2018 effective 4/1/2018.