(a) Following a risk assessment of the child's oral health approved by the Department of Health, a physician may apply fluoride varnish to a child's teeth after the physician has completed training on dental caries risk assessment and fluoride varnish application approved by the department.
(b) Under physician supervision approved by the department, fluoride varnish application may be delegated to a nurse or other licensed healthcare professional who has completed training on dental caries risk assessment and fluoride varnish application approved by the department.
Structure Arkansas Code
Title 17 - Professions, Occupations, and Businesses
Subtitle 3 - Medical Professions
Chapter 82 - Dentists, Dental Hygienists, and Dental Assistants
Subchapter 1 - General Provisions
§ 17-82-103. Employment of hygienists — Scope of duties
§ 17-82-104. Unlawful practice — Definition
§ 17-82-105. Sales of dental services or appliances
§ 17-82-107. Pharmacists authorized to fill prescriptions
§ 17-82-110. Administration of fluoride varnish by physicians and nurses