Nebraska Administrative Code
Topic - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM
Title 172 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE
Chapter 57 - LICENSURE OF DENTAL HYGIENISTS
Section 172-57-012 - ADDITIONAL PROCEDURES
Universal Citation: 172 NE Admin Rules and Regs ch 57 ยง 012
Current through September 17, 2024
In addition to those permitted by Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-1133, and Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-1136(5) a licensed dental hygienist under the supervision of a licensed dentist may perform the following:
(A) Complete any task or procedure that does not require the professional skill or judgment of a licensed dentist except the following;
(i) Cutting of hard and soft tissue;
(ii) Irreversible procedures;
(iii) Restorative dentistry;
(iv) Making a dental diagnosis; or
(v) Fabricating a dental treatment plan; or
(B) Provide infection control practices which meet the national standards for dental facilities as outlined by the Centers for Disease Control Summary of Infection Prevention Practices In Dental Settings as published October of 2016.
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