Indiana Code
Chapter 1. Regulation of Dental Hygienists by State Board of Dentistry
25-13-1-12. Exceptions

Sec. 12. Nothing in this chapter shall be interpreted or implied as operating to prevent:
(1) a dentist who is duly licensed in Indiana;
(2) a bona fide dental student while engaged in dental school extramural educational programs with a licensed dentist who is an affiliate faculty member of the dental school;
(3) a duly licensed practitioner of medicine;
(4) a legal practitioner of dentistry or of dental hygiene in any other state, while making a clinical demonstration before a dental society in Indiana; or
(5) any commissioned dental officer in the regular United States armed services, United States Public Health Service, or United States Department of Veterans Affairs, while engaged in the discharge of official duties in Indiana;
from performing such services for health preservation, restoration, or diagnosis as are customarily within the field of their respective professional practices.
Formerly: Acts 1945, c.90, s.12; Acts 1963, c.112, s.5. As amended by Acts 1982, P.L.154, SEC.47; P.L.169-1985, SEC.43; P.L.1-1990, SEC.251.

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 Repealed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 Repealed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 Repealed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 Repealed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 Repealed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 Repealed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