Dental Hygienist Codes
Arcadia Englehart4
Each state is different and abides by different codes that benefit the state the best. Many considerations to take in count and it important each state researches to provide the best codes. “This code is enacted as a part of the state's continuing statutory revision program, begun by the Texas Legislative Council in 1963 as directed by the legislature in the law codified as Section 323.007. Government Code. The program contemplates a topic-by-topic revision of the state's general and permanent statute law without substantive change.” These codes a consistent with the objectives of the statutory revision program, the purpose of this code is to make it more accessible and understandable by rearranging the statutes into …show more content…
Extended performances include: smoothing of roughened root surfaces and surfaces in general. Polishing exposed the entire dentition, around restorations that are present, or roughened root surfaces. Also, applying topical drugs such as Benzocaine to the surface tissues of the oral mucosa in conjunction to the dentist administering anesthesia. Or the exposed surface of human teeth to allow relief of sensitivity or pain. Takes and develops dental x-rays when prescribed or needed for the patient. Performs any other service, task, or procedure prescribed by board rule supervised by the dentist. “A person legally practicing dental hygiene does not violate state law regulating the practice of dentistry.” In addition Dental Practice Act and Board Rules and dentist provide codes and rules within their limits and offices to abide by, a Texas-licensed dental hygienist may perform the following services and procedures in the dental office of their supervising Texas-licensed dentist or dentists who are legally engaged in the practice of dentistry in this state or under the supervision of a supervising dentist. Nitrous oxide …show more content…
Keeping up to date is important and crucial to the patients and your future career.
Bibliography: http://www.continuingeducation.com/?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=CE+Allied+CE.com+Search+Branded+USA&utm_term=continuing+education&utm_content=continuing+education+-+exact
https://www.tsbde.texas.gov/DentalPracticeAct.html
Each state is different and abides by different codes that benefit the state the best. Many considerations to take in count and it important each state researches to provide the best codes. “This code is enacted as a part of the state's continuing statutory revision program, begun by the Texas Legislative Council in 1963 as directed by the legislature in the law codified as Section 323.007. Government Code. The program contemplates a topic-by-topic revision of the state's general and permanent statute law without substantive change.” These codes a consistent with the objectives of the statutory revision program, the purpose of this code is to make it more accessible and understandable by rearranging the statutes into …show more content…
Extended performances include: smoothing of roughened root surfaces and surfaces in general. Polishing exposed the entire dentition, around restorations that are present, or roughened root surfaces. Also, applying topical drugs such as Benzocaine to the surface tissues of the oral mucosa in conjunction to the dentist administering anesthesia. Or the exposed surface of human teeth to allow relief of sensitivity or pain. Takes and develops dental x-rays when prescribed or needed for the patient. Performs any other service, task, or procedure prescribed by board rule supervised by the dentist. “A person legally practicing dental hygiene does not violate state law regulating the practice of dentistry.” In addition Dental Practice Act and Board Rules and dentist provide codes and rules within their limits and offices to abide by, a Texas-licensed dental hygienist may perform the following services and procedures in the dental office of their supervising Texas-licensed dentist or dentists who are legally engaged in the practice of dentistry in this state or under the supervision of a supervising dentist. Nitrous oxide …show more content…
Keeping up to date is important and crucial to the patients and your future career.
Bibliography: http://www.continuingeducation.com/?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=CE+Allied+CE.com+Search+Branded+USA&utm_term=continuing+education&utm_content=continuing+education+-+exact
https://www.tsbde.texas.gov/DentalPracticeAct.html