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Chapter 1. Regulation of Dental Hygienists by State Board of Dentistry
25-13-1-1. Short Title - Sec. 1. This chapter may be known and cited as...
25-13-1-2. Definitions - Sec. 2. As used in this article: (a) "Dental hygienist"...
25-13-1-3. Necessity of License; Class B Misdemeanor - Sec. 3. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter,...
25-13-1-4. License; Application; Examination; Fee - Sec. 4. (a) Any person desiring to practice dental hygiene...
25-13-1-4.5. Limited Voluntary Charitable Permit; Requirements; Expiration - Sec. 4.5. (a) The board may issue a limited voluntary...
25-13-1-5. Powers and Duties of Board - Sec. 5. (a) The board shall enforce this chapter. (b)...
25-13-1-6. Qualifications of Applicant - Sec. 6. An applicant: (1) must not have been convicted...
25-13-1-6.1. Repealed - As added by P.L.149-1987, SEC.28. Repealed by P.L.33-1993, SEC.74.
25-13-1-7. Recognition of Licenses From Other States - Sec. 7. The board may recognize licenses issued by other...
25-13-1-8. Dental Hygienist License; Examination; Fee; Expiration; Renewal; Reinstatement; Display - Sec. 8. (a) A license to practice dental hygiene in...
25-13-1-9. Repealed - Formerly: Acts 1945, c.90, s.9. Repealed by Acts 1971, P.L.371,...
25-13-1-10. Locations for Practice of Dental Hygiene; Supervision Requirements; Laser Treatments; Rules - Sec. 10. (a) A licensed dental hygienist may practice dental...
25-13-1-10.5. Dental Hygienist Students; Anesthetics - Sec. 10.5. A student pursuing a course of study in...
25-13-1-10.6. Administration of Local Dental Anesthetics by Dental Hygienists - Sec. 10.6. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a...
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...
25-13-1-11. Practice of Dental Hygiene; Acts Performed - Sec. 11. A person is deemed to be practicing dental...
25-13-1-12. Exceptions - Sec. 12. Nothing in this chapter shall be interpreted or...
25-13-1-12.5. Treatment Plan Consultations - Sec. 12.5. If a dental hygienist or a dental assistant...
25-13-1-13. Repealed - Formerly: Acts 1945, c.90, s.13. As amended by Acts 1978,...
25-13-1-14. Repealed - Formerly: Acts 1945, c.90, s.14; Acts 1963, c.112, s.6. As...
25-13-1-15. Review of Board's Action; Procedure - Sec. 15. Any licensee, or applicant for a license, aggrieved...
25-13-1-16. Repealed - Formerly: Acts 1945, c.90, s.15. Repealed by Acts 1978, P.L.2,...
25-13-1-17. License by Reciprocity - Sec. 17. (a) The board may issue a license upon...
25-13-1-17.1. Repealed - As added by P.L.149-1987, SEC.31. Repealed by P.L.33-1993, SEC.74.
25-13-1-17.2. Inactive License; Renewal; Remediation Requirement - Sec. 17.2. (a) The board may classify a license as...
25-13-1-18. Construction of Certain Terms - Sec. 18. Wherever the word "she," or the word "her"...
25-13-1-19. Liberal Construction - Sec. 19. This chapter shall be deemed to be enacted...
25-13-1-20. Discipline; Knowledge of Standards of Conduct and Practice - Sec. 20. (a) An individual who: (1) is licensed under;...
Chapter 2. Continuing Education
25-13-2-1. Application of Chapter - Sec. 1. This chapter does not apply to the following:...
25-13-2-2. "Approved Organization" Defined - Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "approved organization" means...
25-13-2-3. "Continuing Education Course" Defined - Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "continuing education course"...
25-13-2-4. "License Period" Defined - Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "license period" means...
25-13-2-5. "Study Club" Defined - Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "study club" means...
25-13-2-6. Dental Hygienist Continuing Education Requirements - Sec. 6. (a) A dental hygienist must complete at least...
25-13-2-7. Award of Credit Hours - Sec. 7. Credit hours under section 6 of this chapter...
25-13-2-8. Repealed - As added by P.L.185-1991, SEC.5. Repealed by P.L.157-2006, SEC.76.
25-13-2-9. Compliance - Sec. 9. The board and the dental hygienist shall comply...
25-13-2-10. Board Supervision of Course Offerings; Rules - Sec. 10. (a) A member of the board may attend...
25-13-2-11. Repealed - As added by P.L.185-1991, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.119-1992, SEC.2. Repealed...
25-13-2-12. Repealed - As added by P.L.185-1991, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.119-1992, SEC.3. Repealed...
25-13-2-13. Repealed - As added by P.L.185-1991, SEC.5. Repealed by P.L.157-2006, SEC.76.
25-13-2-14. Repealed - As added by P.L.185-1991, SEC.5. Repealed by P.L.264-2013, SEC.5.
Chapter 3. Access Practice Agreements
25-13-3-1. Definitions - Sec. 1. The definitions in IC 25-13-1-2 apply to this...
25-13-3-2. "Access Practice Agreement" - Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "access practice agreement"...
25-13-3-3. "Access Practice Dentist" - Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "access practice dentist"...
25-13-3-4. Unauthorized Services Prohibited - Sec. 4. This chapter does not allow a dental hygienist...
25-13-3-5. Requirements for Dental Hygiene Services; Subsequent Therapeutic Procedures - Sec. 5. (a) A dental hygienist who meets the following...
25-13-3-6. Access Practice Agreement Requirements - Sec. 6. (a) An access practice agreement between a dental...
25-13-3-7. Release of Information Forms; Dental Assistant Supervision - Sec. 7. (a) If needed, a dental hygienist shall obtain...
25-13-3-8. Availability of Access Practice Dentist; Appointment of Emergency Contact Dentist - Sec. 8. An access practice dentist shall reside in the...
25-13-3-9. Records - Sec. 9. (a) An access practice dentist shall maintain the...
25-13-3-10. Malpractice Liability Insurance - Sec. 10. A dental hygienist who provides services under an...
25-13-3-11. Consent Form - Sec. 11. (a) A dental hygienist must obtain a signed...
25-13-3-12. Requirements After Providing Dental Hygiene Services - Sec. 12. (a) After providing dental hygiene services to a...
25-13-3-13. Authorized Practice Setting or Facility - Sec. 13. A dental hygienist may practice in any setting...
25-13-3-14. Termination of Access Practice Agreement - Sec. 14. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), the...