18 Va. Admin. Code § 60-21-270

Current through Register Vol. 41, No. 10, December 30, 2024

Section 18VAC60-21-270 - Administration of local anesthesia

A dentist may administer or use the services of the following personnel to administer local anesthesia:

1. A dentist;

2. An anesthesiologist;

3. A certified registered nurse anesthetist under the dentist's direction and indirect supervision;

4. A dental hygienist with the training required by 18VAC60-25-100 C to parenterally administer Schedule VI local anesthesia to persons 18 years of age or older under his indirect supervision;

5. A dental hygienist to administer Schedule VI topical oral anesthetics under indirect supervision or under his order for such treatment under general supervision; or

6. A dental assistant or a registered or licensed practical nurse to administer Schedule VI topical oral anesthetics under indirect supervision.

18 Va. Admin. Code § 60-21-270

Derived From, Virginia Register Volume 32, Issue 05, eff. 12/2/2015; Amended, Virginia Register Volume 37, Issue 13, eff. 3/17/2021.

Statutory Authority: 54.1-2400 of the Code of Virginia.