Section 20-04-01-03 - [Effective 10/1/2024] Duties of dental hygienists - Administration of local anesthesia - AuthorizationA dental hygienist may perform the following services under the indirect supervision of a dentist:
1. A licensed dental hygienist may apply for authorization to administer local anesthesia to a patient.2. Requirements for local anesthesia authorization are as follows:a. A licensed dental hygienist shall submit evidence that the hygienist successfully completed a didactic and clinical course in local anesthesia within the last five years sponsored by a dental or dental hygiene program accredited by the commission on dental accreditation of the American dental association resulting in the dental hygienist becoming clinically competent in the administration of local anesthesia; orb. A licensed dental hygienist shall submit evidence that the hygienist has been authorized to administer local anesthesia in another jurisdiction and provide verification of clinical competency during the previous five years. Verification may consist of the following:(1) A letter from the accredited school with the school seal affixed. Photocopies will not be accepted.(2) A notarized copy of the certification of the local anesthesia course.(3) A notarized letter from a licensed dentist stating the licensed dental hygienist has competently administered local anesthesia.N.D. Admin Code 20-04-01-03
Amended by Administrative Rules Supplement 2021-380, April 2021, effective 4/1/2021.Amended by Administrative Rules Supplement 2022-385, July 2022, effective 7/1/2022.Amended by Administrative Rules Supplement 2024-394, October 2024, effective 10/1/2024.General Authority: NDCC 43-20-10
Law Implemented: NDCC 43-20-03, 43-20-12