Indiana Code 25-13-1-10.7. Administration of nitrous oxide by a dental hygienist or dental assistant; requirements
(1) been employed in a dental practice for at least one (1) year or has graduated from a program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association;
Terms Used In Indiana Code 25-13-1-10.7
- Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
- Dental hygienist: means one who is especially educated and trained in the science and art of maintaining the dental health of the individual or community through prophylactic or preventive measures applied to the teeth and adjacent structures. See Indiana Code 25-13-1-2
- Direct supervision: means that a licensed dentist is physically present in the facility when patient care is provided by the dental hygienist. See Indiana Code 25-13-1-2
- License: means the license to practice dental hygiene issued by the state board of dentistry to dental hygienist candidates who satisfactorily pass the board's examinations. See Indiana Code 25-13-1-2
- Licensed dentist: refers to a dentist licensed under IC 25-14. See Indiana Code 25-13-1-2
- Year: means a calendar year, unless otherwise expressed. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
(3) demonstrated clinical competency on at least five (5) patients under the direct supervision of a licensed Indiana dentist whose license is in good standing.
(b) The licensed Indiana dentist supervising the clinical competency under subsection (a)(3) shall provide to the dental hygienist or dental assistant a signed affidavit certifying the competency.
(c) Upon receipt of the affidavit provided to a dental hygienist or dental assistant under subsection (b), the provider of an educational program or curriculum described in subsection (a)(2) shall issue a certificate of completion to the dental hygienist or dental assistant. The certificate of completion must be publicly displayed in the dental office of the dental hygienist or dental assistant.
(d) Before permitting a dental hygienist or dental assistant to administer nitrous oxide, the supervising dentist shall:
(1) verify that the dental hygienist or dental assistant has completed the requirements of subsection (a);
(2) determine the maximum percent-dosage of nitrous oxide to be administered to the patient; and
(3) ensure that any administration or monitoring of nitrous oxide by dental hygienists or dental assistants is done in accordance with relevant guidelines and standards developed by the American Dental Association or the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.
As added by P.L.35-2020, SEC.4.