N.J. Admin. Code § 13:30-1A.6 - Scope of practice of licensed dental hygienists; general provisions
(a) A licensed dental hygienist may practice
dental hygiene in a dental office, dental clinic, or institution under the general supervision or direct
supervision of a licensed dentist provided that:
1. The facility has
readily available emergency equipment as specified in
N.J.A.C.
13:30-8.26; and
2. A second
employee, who is also trained to implement the emergency protocol as required in
N.J.A.C.
13:30-8.26, is present in the treatment facility at all times when patient
care is rendered.
(b) A licensed dental hygienist may
not establish an independent office or engage in independent practice in connection with the performance of
traditional hygienist services under either the general supervision or direct supervision of a licensed
dentist.
(c) Each licensed dentist may supervise, whether they
are under general supervision or direct supervision, no more than a total of three licensed dental hygienists
at one time in any setting.
(d) For patient care rendered by a
licensed dental hygienist practicing under general supervision in an institution, a licensed dentist shall
review all chart entries within 30 days of treatment of the patient by a licensed dental hygienist.
(e) A licensed dental hygienist may provide a written work authorization
for emergency repair of a dental prosthesis provided that the prosthesis shall not require any intra-oral
procedure and shall be thereafter inserted by a licensed dentist.
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