Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:766 – Dental hygienists, employment; operations limited
Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:766
- Board: means the Louisiana State Board of Dentistry. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:751
- Dental hygienist: means a person licensed under the provision of this Chapter to perform those duties authorized by the Louisiana State Board of Dentistry as set forth in rules and regulations promulgated by the board in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:751
Any licensed dentist licensed in Louisiana of good standing, public school, or federal or state institution where health care is provided may employ a licensed dental hygienist who may perform such duties as may be authorized by the board. A licensed dental hygienist may operate under a licensed Louisiana dentist’s direct or general supervision as defined in LAC 46:XXXIII.108, within the limits prescribed by the board in LAC 46:XXXIII.701. The licensed dental hygienist shall be responsible for providing notification to the board of the name and location of his employer.
Amended by Acts 1962, No. 17, §5; Acts 1982, No. 278, §1; Acts 2001, No. 712, §1; Acts 2006, No. 329, §1; Acts 2006, No. 744, §1, eff. June 29, 2006; Acts 2007, No. 42, §1.