The licensed dental hygienist treats only existing patients of record, except for school settings.
In dental offices, the patient is notified, as soon as it is known, that the dentist will not be present, and is given the option to reschedule to a time when the dentist will be present.
The licensed dental hygienist holds a current certification in Basic or Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
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A licensed dental hygienist may practice under general supervision under the following:
- The licensed dental hygienist treats only existing patients of record, except for school settings, as provided in (c) above. For purposes of this subchapter, an existing patient of record is a dental patient examined by a licensed dentist of the dental office, dental clinic, or institution, within the immediately preceding 365-day period and who has a dental treatment plan that is prescribed by the dentist.
- In dental offices, the patient is notified, as soon as it is known, that the dentist will not be present, and is given the option to reschedule to a time when the dentist will be present.
- After performing an assessment, a licensed dental hygienist who reasonably believes that a person has either dental caries or some other medical or dental condition requiring diagnosis, treatment, or medical referral by a dentist shall so inform the supervising dentist in writing, within seven days. If it appears that emergent care is indicated, the licensed dental hygienist shall immediately, but no later than 24 hours, notify the supervising dentist.
- The licensed dental hygienist holds a current certification in Basic or Advanced Cardiac Life Support by the American Heart Association, the American Red Cross, or an equivalent organization approved by the Board.