An expanded function dental hygienist may perform all the procedures authorized for a licensed dental hygienist. Upon completion of education and testing approved by the board and with a permit from the department for the respective competency, an expanded function dental hygienist may, under the indirect supervision of a licensed dentist, place (1) restorative level one simple restorations (one surface) and (2) restorative level two complex restorations (multiple surfaces).

Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 38-1152

  • Board: means the Board of Dentistry. See Nebraska Statutes 38-1106
  • Expanded function dental hygienist: means a licensed dental hygienist who has met the requirements to practice as an expanded function dental hygienist pursuant to section 38-1118. See Nebraska Statutes 38-1107.02
  • Indirect supervision: means supervision when the licensed dentist authorizes the procedure to be performed by a dental hygienist or dental assistant and the licensed dentist is physically present on the premises when such procedure is being performed by the dental hygienist pursuant to section 38-1132 or the dental assistant. See Nebraska Statutes 38-1110
  • Licensed dental hygienist: means a person who holds a license to practice dental hygiene under the Dentistry Practice Act. See Nebraska Statutes 38-1111.02
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