Indiana Code
Chapter 1. Regulation of Dental Hygienists by State Board of Dentistry
25-13-1-10.7. Administration of Nitrous Oxide by a Dental Hygienist or Dental Assistant; Requirements

Sec. 10.7. (a) A dental hygienist or dental assistant (as defined in IC 25-14-1-1.5(4)) may administer nitrous oxide under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist if the dental hygienist or dental assistant has:
(1) been employed in a dental practice for at least one (1) year or has graduated from a program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association;
(2) satisfactorily completed a three (3) hour didactic nitrous oxide administration course containing curriculum on pharmacology, biochemistry, anatomy of nitrous oxide administration, emergency procedures, and the mechanics of operating a nitrous unit, accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association; and
(3) demonstrated clinical competency on at least five (5) patients under the direct supervision of a licensed Indiana dentist whose license is in good standing.
(b) The licensed Indiana dentist supervising the clinical competency under subsection (a)(3) shall provide to the dental hygienist or dental assistant a signed affidavit certifying the competency.
(c) Upon receipt of the affidavit provided to a dental hygienist or dental assistant under subsection (b), the provider of an educational program or curriculum described in subsection (a)(2) shall issue a certificate of completion to the dental hygienist or dental assistant. The certificate of completion must be publicly displayed in the dental office of the dental hygienist or dental assistant.
(d) Before permitting a dental hygienist or dental assistant to administer nitrous oxide, the supervising dentist shall:
(1) verify that the dental hygienist or dental assistant has completed the requirements of subsection (a);
(2) determine the maximum percent-dosage of nitrous oxide to be administered to the patient; and
(3) ensure that any administration or monitoring of nitrous oxide by dental hygienists or dental assistants is done in accordance with relevant guidelines and standards developed by the American Dental Association or the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.
As added by P.L.35-2020, SEC.4.

Structure Indiana Code

Indiana Code

Title 25. Professions and Occupations

Article 13. Dental Hygienists

Chapter 1. Regulation of Dental Hygienists by State Board of Dentistry

25-13-1-1. Short Title

25-13-1-2. Definitions

25-13-1-3. Necessity of License; Class B Misdemeanor

25-13-1-4. License; Application; Examination; Fee

25-13-1-4.5. Limited Voluntary Charitable Permit; Requirements; Expiration

25-13-1-5. Powers and Duties of Board

25-13-1-6. Qualifications of Applicant

25-13-1-6.1. Repealed

25-13-1-7. Recognition of Licenses From Other States

25-13-1-8. Dental Hygienist License; Examination; Fee; Expiration; Renewal; Reinstatement; Display

25-13-1-9. Repealed

25-13-1-10. Locations for Practice of Dental Hygiene; Supervision Requirements; Laser Treatments; Rules

25-13-1-10.5. Dental Hygienist Students; Anesthetics

25-13-1-10.6. Administration of Local Dental Anesthetics by Dental Hygienists

25-13-1-10.7. Administration of Nitrous Oxide by a Dental Hygienist or Dental Assistant; Requirements

25-13-1-11. Practice of Dental Hygiene; Acts Performed

25-13-1-12. Exceptions

25-13-1-12.5. Treatment Plan Consultations

25-13-1-13. Repealed

25-13-1-14. Repealed

25-13-1-15. Review of Board's Action; Procedure

25-13-1-16. Repealed

25-13-1-17. License by Reciprocity

25-13-1-17.1. Repealed

25-13-1-17.2. Inactive License; Renewal; Remediation Requirement

25-13-1-18. Construction of Certain Terms

25-13-1-19. Liberal Construction

25-13-1-20. Discipline; Knowledge of Standards of Conduct and Practice