25-13-1-10.6. Administration of local dental anesthetics by dental hygienists

IN Code § 25-13-1-10.6 (2019) (N/A)
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Sec. 10.6. (a) A licensed dental hygienist may administer local dental anesthetics under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist under IC 25-14 if the dental hygienist has:

(1) completed board approved educational requirements, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency care training; and

(2) received a board issued dental hygiene anesthetic permit.

(b) Local dental anesthetics do not include nitrous oxide or similar analgesics.

As added by P.L.134-2008, SEC.21. Amended by P.L.103-2011, SEC.6.