N.D. Admin. Code 20-04-01-03

Current through Supplement No. 394, October, 2024

Section 20-04-01-03 - [Effective until 10/1/2024] Duties of dental hygienists - Administration of local anesthesia - Authorization

A dental hygienist may perform the following services under the direct supervision of a dentist:

1. A licensed dental hygienist may apply for authorization to administer local anesthesia to a patient who is at least eighteen years old, under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist.

2. Requirements for local anesthesia authorization are as follows:

a. Submit evidence that the hygienist successfully completed a didactic and clinical course in local anesthesia within the last twenty-four months 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; or

b. Submit evidence that the hygienist has been authorized to administer local anesthesia in another jurisdiction and provide verification of clinical competency during the previous twelve months. 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.

c. A licensed dental hygienist requesting authorization to administer local anesthesia who cannot provide verification as required in this section must submit evidence of successful completion of a didactic and clinical course in local anesthesia sponsored by a dental or dental hygiene program accredited by the commission on dental accreditation of the American dental association.

N.D. Admin Code 20-04-01-03

Effective July 1, 2004.

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.

General Authority: NDCC 43-20-10

Law Implemented: NDCC 43-20-03