West Virginia Code
Article 4. West Virginia Dental Practice Act
§30-4-9. Scope of Practice of a Dentist

The practice of dentistry includes the following:
(1) Coordinate dental services to meet the oral health needs of the patient;
(2) Examine, evaluate and diagnose diseases, disorders and conditions of the oral cavity, maxillofacial area and adjacent and associated structures;
(3) Treat diseases, disorders and conditions of the oral cavity, maxillofacial area and the adjacent and associated structures;
(4) Provide services to prevent diseases, disorders and conditions of the oral cavity, maxillofacial area and the adjacent and associated structures;
(5) Fabricate, repair or alter a dental prosthesis;
(6) Administer anesthesia in accordance with the provisions of article four-a of this chapter;
(7) Prescribe drugs necessary for the practice of dentistry;
(8) Execute and sign a death certificate when it is required in the practice of dentistry;
(9) Employ and supervise dental auxiliary personnel;
(10) Authorize delegated procedures to be performed by dental auxiliary personnel; and
(11) Perform any other work included in the curriculum of an approved dental school, college or dental department of a university.

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