Section 631.3105 - Dental hygienists: Authorization to prescribe or dispense certain drugs and devices; limitations and prohibitions; regulations1. A dental hygienist who meets the requirements prescribed by regulation of the Board pursuant to subsection 4 and is issued a certificate by the State Board of Pharmacy pursuant to NRS 639.1374 may prescribe and dispense only: (a) Topical or systemic prescription drugs, other than controlled substances, for preventative care;(b) Fluoride preparations for which a prescription is not required;(c) Topical antimicrobial oral rinses; and(d) Medicament trays or mouthguards.2. A dental hygienist shall not prescribe or dispense:(a) A controlled substance; or(b) Any drug or device not listed in subsection 1 or authorized under the certificate issued pursuant to NRS 639.1374.3. A dental hygienist may only prescribe and dispense a drug or device pursuant to subsection 1: (a) In compliance with any applicable regulations adopted by the Board; and(b) In compliance with any applicable law governing the handling, prescribing and dispensing of the drug or device.4. The Board shall adopt regulations prescribing the:(a) Education and training that a dental hygienist must complete before prescribing and dispensing a drug or device pursuant to subsection 1; and(b) Continuing education that a dental hygienist must complete to be authorized to continue prescribing and dispensing drugs or devices pursuant to subsection 1.Added to NRS by 2023, 3407Added by 2023, Ch. 523,§9, eff. 1/1/2024.