§30-4-17 Scope of practice; dental hygienist.
§30-4-17. Scope of practice; dental hygienist.
The practice of dental hygiene includes the following:
(1) Performing a complete prophylaxis, including the removal of any deposit, accretion or stain from the surface of a tooth or a restoration;
(2) Applying a medicinal agent to a tooth for a prophylactic purpose;
(3) Taking a dental X-ray;
(4) Instructing a patient on proper oral hygiene practice;
(5) Performing all delegated procedures of a dental hygienist specified by rule by the board; and
(6) Performing all delegated procedures of a dental assistant specified by rule by the board.