Utah Code 58-69-102. Definitions
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58-69-102. Definitions.
In addition to the definitions in Section 58-1-102, as used in this chapter:
In addition to the definitions in Section 58-1-102, as used in this chapter:
(1) | “Asynchronous technology” means store-and-forward technology that allows a licensed dental professional to transmit a patient’s health information to a dentist for viewing at a later time. |
(b) | to administer anesthetics necessary or proper in the practice of dentistry only as allowed by an anesthesia permit obtained from the division; |
(c) | to administer and prescribe drugs related to and appropriate in the practice of dentistry; |
(d) | to supervise the practice of a dental hygienist or dental assistant as established by division rule made in collaboration with the board; or |
(e) | to represent oneself by any title, degree, or in any other way that one is a dentist. See Utah Code 58-69-102 |
(2) | “Board” means the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Licensing Board created in Section 58-69-201. |
(3) | “Dental assistant” means an unlicensed individual who engages in, directly or indirectly, supervised acts and duties as defined by division rule made in collaboration with the board. |
(4) | “Direct supervision” means the supervising dentist is present and available for face-to-face communication with the person being supervised when and where professional services are being provided. |
(5) | “General supervision” means that the supervising dentist is available for consultation regarding work the supervising dentist has authorized, without regard as to whether the supervising dentist is located on the same premises as the person being supervised. |
(6) | “Indirect supervision” means that the supervising dentist is present within the facility in which the person being supervised is providing services and is available to provide immediate face-to-face communication with the person being supervised. |
(7) | “Practice of dental hygiene” means, regarding humans:
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(8) | “Practice of dentistry” means the following, regarding humans:
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(9) | “Public health setting” means:
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(10) | “Supervising dentist” means a licensed dentist who has agreed to provide supervision of a dental hygienist or unlicensed individual in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. |
(11) | “Synchronous technology” means two-way audiovisual technology that allows a licensed dental professional to see and communicate in real time with a patient who is located in a different physical location. |
(12) | “Teledentistry” means the practice of dentistry using synchronous or asynchronous technology. |
(13) | “Unlawful conduct” means the same as that term is defined in Sections 58-1-501 and 58-69-501. |
(14) | “Unprofessional conduct” means the same as that term is defined in Sections 58-1-501 and 58-69-502 and as may be further defined by rule. |
Amended by Chapter 273, 2020 General Session