2006 Kentucky Revised Statutes - .343   Delegation of block and infiltration anesthesia and nitrous oxide analgesia to dental hygienst -- Certificate of verification -- Fee -- Continuing education for anesthesia certification.

313.343 Delegation of block and infiltration anesthesia and nitrous oxide analgesia to dental hygienst -- Certificate of verification -- Fee -- Continuing education for anesthesia certification. (1) A licensed dentist may delegate to a licensed dental hygienist the administration of block and infiltration anesthesia and nitrous oxide analgesia under the direct supervision of a dentist if the dental hygienist completes the following requirements and receives a certificate of verification from the board: (a)  Formal training from a dental or dental hygiene school accredited by the Council on Dental Accreditation; (b)  A minimum of thirty-two (32) hours covering all of the following topics, including but not limited to anatomical considerations, basic injunction technique, basic placement technique, nitrous oxide administration, record keeping, armamentarium exercise, local anesthesia and nitrous oxide, techniques of maxillary anesthesia, techniques of mandibular injections, partner  injections  and  partner  administration  of  nitrous  oxide, neurophysiology, pharmacology of local anesthetics and nitrous oxide, pharmacology of vasoconstrictors, physical and psychological evaluation, local and systemic complications, and contraindications; (c)  A minimum of two (2) hours of clinical education for nitrous oxide administration with successful completion of administration, monitoring, and removal of nitrous oxide on at least two (2) patients; (d)  A minimum of twelve (12) hours demonstrating mastery of local anesthesia applications and successful completion of at least three (3) injections each of all maxillary and mandibular injection sites; and (e)  A score that exceeds seventy-four percent (74%) on a written examination administered after coursework and clinical training. (2) The board shall serve as administrator of this certification and shall require dental hygienists to pay a fee not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100) for certification. (3) The board shall approve all continuing education courses and require them for individuals holding anesthesia certification for over one (1) year without practical application. The courses shall be developed and implemented by dental education institutions accredited by the Council on Dental Accreditation. Effective: July 15, 2002 History: Created 2002 Ky. Acts ch. 244, sec. 2, effective July 15, 2002. Page 1 of 1