Sec. 16626.
(1) Subject to subsection (2), and notwithstanding section 16601(1)(f) or the rules promulgated under section 16625(1), a dental hygienist or dental therapist may utilize a dental assistant to act as his or her second pair of hands.
(2) Notwithstanding section 16601(1)(e) or the rules promulgated under section 16625(1), a dental assistant may function as a second pair of hands for a dentist, dental hygienist, or dental therapist if all of the following are met:
(a) The dentist, dental hygienist, or dental therapist is actively performing services in the mouth of a patient at the time the dental assistant is assisting him or her.
(b) If the dental assistant is assisting a dental hygienist, a supervising dentist has assigned the dental assistant to act as the dental hygienist's second pair of hands.
(3) This section does not require new or additional third party reimbursement or mandated worker's compensation benefits for services rendered by an individual who is licensed as a dental assistant, dental hygienist, or dental therapist under this article.
(4) As used in this section, "second pair of hands" means that term as defined in R 338.11101 of the Michigan Administrative Code.
History: Add. 2012, Act 289, Imd. Eff. Aug. 1, 2012 ;-- Am. 2018, Act 463, Eff. Mar. 27, 2019 Popular Name: Act 368
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 368 of 1978 - Public Health Code (333.1101 - 333.25211)
Article 15 - Occupations (333.16101...333.18838)
368-1978-15-166 - Part 166 Dentistry (333.16601...333.16659)
Section 333.16601 - Definitions; Principles of Construction.
Section 333.16605 - Use of Words, Titles, or Letters.
Section 333.16620 - Terms of Office.
Section 333.16624 - Task Force; Creation; Purpose; Membership.
Section 333.16626 - Dental Assistant as Second Pair of Hands.
Section 333.16627 - Establishment of Dental Clinic by Nonprofit Corporation.
Section 333.16643 - Dental Laboratory; Prohibited Conduct.
Section 333.16645 - Marking Identification on Denture or Orthodontic Appliance.
Section 333.16647 - Dental Laboratory; Inspection; Compliance; Violation as Misdemeanor.
Section 333.16651 - Dental Therapist; Requirements for Licensure.
Section 333.16652 - Board; Granting License; Payment of Fees.
Section 333.16653 - License Renewal; Continuing Education.
Section 333.16654 - Dental Therapist; Scope of Practice; Within Certain Health Settings.
Section 333.16657 - Referrals; Beyond Scope of Practice.
Section 333.16658 - Rules; Study on Licensing Dental Therapists; Written Report.
Section 333.16659 - Third Party Reimbursement or Mandated Worker's Compensation Benefits.