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
Title 25. Professions and Occupations
Chapter 1. Regulation of Dental Hygienists by State Board of Dentistry
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
25-13-1-7. Recognition of Licenses From Other States
25-13-1-8. Dental Hygienist License; Examination; Fee; Expiration; Renewal; Reinstatement; Display
25-13-1-10.5. Dental Hygienist Students; Anesthetics
25-13-1-10.6. Administration of Local Dental Anesthetics by Dental Hygienists
25-13-1-11. Practice of Dental Hygiene; Acts Performed
25-13-1-12.5. Treatment Plan Consultations
25-13-1-15. Review of Board's Action; Procedure
25-13-1-17. License by Reciprocity
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