Arizona Administrative Code
Title 4 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 11 - STATE BOARD OF DENTAL EXAMINERS
Article 16 - DENTAL THERAPISTS
Section R4-11-1601 - Duties and Qualifications

Universal Citation: AZ Admin Code R 4-11-1601

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 52, December 27, 2024

A. A dental therapist may perform a procedure not specifically authorized by A.R.S. § 32-1276.03 when all of the following conditions are satisfied:

1. The procedure is recommended or prescribed by the supervising dentist;

2. The dental therapist has received training by a recognized dental school, recognized dental therapy school, recognized dental hygiene school, or recognized denturist school, as defined under A.R.S. § 32-1201, to perform the procedure in a safe manner; and

3. The procedure is performed under the Direct Supervision of, or according to, a written collaborative practice agreement with a licensed dentist.

B. A dental therapist may administer Nitrous Oxide Analgesia as authorized by A.R.S. § 32-1276.03(B)(12) if the dental therapist submits proof directly from an issuing institution of completing courses in the administration of Nitrous Oxide Analgesia offered by a recognized dental school, recognized dental therapy school, or recognized dental hygiene school, as defined under A.R.S. § 32-1201, that include both theory and supervised clinical practice in the procedures.

C. A dental therapist may perform suturing and suture removal as authorized by A.R.S. § 32-1276.03(B)(21) if the dental therapist submits proof directly from an issuing institution of completing courses in suturing and suture removal offered by a recognized dental school, recognized dental therapy school, or recognized dental hygiene school, as defined under A.R.S. § 32-1201, that include both theory and supervised clinical practice in the procedures.

D. A dental therapist may perform an Irreversible Procedure only if it is specifically authorized by A.R.S. § 32-1276.03 or meets the conditions of R4-11-1601(A).

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