Section 30-4-9 - Scope of practice of a dentistThe practice of dentistry includes the following:
(1) Coordinate dental services to meet the oral health needs of the patient;(2) Examine, evaluate and diagnose diseases, disorders and conditions of the oral cavity, maxillofacial area and adjacent and associated structures;(3) Treat diseases, disorders and conditions of the oral cavity, maxillofacial area and the adjacent and associated structures;(4) Provide services to prevent diseases, disorders and conditions of the oral cavity, maxillofacial area and the adjacent and associated structures;(5) Fabricate, repair or alter a dental prosthesis;(6) Administer anesthesia in accordance with the provisions of article four-a of this chapter;(7) Prescribe drugs necessary for the practice of dentistry;(8) Execute and sign a death certificate when it is required in the practice of dentistry;(9) Employ and supervise dental auxiliary personnel;(10) Authorize delegated procedures to be performed by dental auxiliary personnel; and(11) Perform any other work included in the curriculum of an approved dental school, college or dental department of a university.Amended by 2013 Acts, ch. 150 (SB 580), eff. 7/12/2013.