2006 Nebraska Revised Statutes - § 71-193.17 — Licensed dental hygienist; procedures authorized; enumerated.

Section 71-193.17
Licensed dental hygienist; procedures authorized; enumerated.

When properly authorized, a licensed dental hygienist, under the general supervision of a licensed dentist, may perform the following intra and extra oral procedures:

(1) Scaling of teeth, including subgingival regions and root planing with hand and ultrasonic instruments;

(2) Polish all exposed tooth surfaces with motor-driven and hand instruments in the oral prophylaxis procedure, including polishing amalgam restorations;

(3) Conduct preliminary charting and screening examinations;

(4) Periodontal probing and charting;

(5) Gingival curettage;

(6) Place and remove periodontal dressings;

(7) Remove sutures;

(8) Provide preventive measures, such as the application of fluorides, sealants, and other recognized topical agents for the prevention of oral disease;

(9) Provide impressions for study casts;

(10) Apply topical desensitizing agents;

(11) Provide radiographic exposures;

(12) Provide oral health education for patients including the teaching of appropriate plaque control techniques; and

(13) Perform or provide all of the duties that any dental assistant is authorized to perform.

Source:

Laws 1986, LB 572, § 3

Laws 1999, LB 800, § 7

~Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska