Indiana Code
Chapter 1. Regulation of Dental Hygienists by State Board of Dentistry
25-13-1-11. Practice of Dental Hygiene; Acts Performed

Sec. 11. A person is deemed to be practicing dental hygiene within the meaning of this chapter who:
(1) uses the titles "Licensed Dental Hygienist", "Dental Hygienist", or the letters "L.D.H.", "R.D.H.", or "D.H." in connection with his or her name;
(2) holds himself or herself out to the public in any manner that he or she can or will render services as a dental hygienist;
(3) removes calcific deposits or accretions from the surfaces of human teeth or cleans or polishes such teeth;
(4) applies and uses within the patient's mouth such antiseptic sprays, washes, or medicaments for the control or prevention of dental caries as his or her employer dentist may direct;
(5) treats gum disease;
(6) uses impressions and x-ray photographs for treatment purposes; or
(7) administers local dental anesthetics or nitrous oxide, except for the administration of local dental anesthetics or nitrous oxide by:
(A) a dentist as provided in IC 25-14-1-23(a)(6);
(B) a physician licensed under IC 25-22.5; or
(C) a dental assistant (as defined in IC 25-14-1-1.5(4)) in compliance with section 10.7 of this chapter.
Formerly: Acts 1945, c.90, s.11; Acts 1963, c.112, s.4; Acts 1971, P.L.371, SEC.5. As amended by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.117; P.L.155-1988, SEC.5; P.L.134-2008, SEC.22; P.L.264-2013, SEC.4; P.L.35-2020, SEC.5.

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 Repealed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 Repealed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