Nebraska Statutes 38-1152. Expanded function dental hygienist; authorized activities
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An expanded function dental hygienist may perform all the procedures authorized for a licensed dental hygienist. Upon completion of education and testing approved by the board and with a permit from the department for the respective competency, an expanded function dental hygienist may, under the indirect supervision of a licensed dentist, place (1) restorative level one simple restorations (one surface) and (2) restorative level two complex restorations (multiple surfaces).
Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 38-1152
- Board: means the Board of Dentistry. See Nebraska Statutes 38-1106
- Expanded function dental hygienist: means a licensed dental hygienist who has met the requirements to practice as an expanded function dental hygienist pursuant to section Nebraska Statutes 38-1107.02
- Indirect supervision: means supervision when the licensed dentist authorizes the procedure to be performed by a dental hygienist or dental assistant and the licensed dentist is physically present on the premises when such procedure is being performed by the dental hygienist pursuant to section Nebraska Statutes 38-1110
- Licensed dental hygienist: means a person who holds a license to practice dental hygiene under the Dentistry Practice Act. See Nebraska Statutes 38-1111.02