After July 1, 2008, HB 1172 will be in effect, HOWEVER; Dental Hygienists and Dental Assistants will NOT be able to perform the newly delegated duties of HB1172 UNTIL the Indiana State Board of Dentistry establishes rules and regulations.

Rules and regulations can be a lengthy process which includes research into:

• Budget approval by the IPLA;
• Board approved course training for ALL newly delegated duties for dental hygienists and dental assistants;
• Board approval process for dental hygienists that hold a current, active local anesthetic permit from another state.

Once the rules and regulations are established:

• Administer local anesthesia under direct supervision of a dentist
• Practice under prescriptive supervision in**:
  • Public health settings;
  • Fixed charitable dental clinics;
  • Correctional institution;
  • Prescriptive supervision is NOT allowed in private practice settings;
  • Prescriptions are valid for 45 days.

** The Indiana State Board of Dentistry must approve the facility requesting to utilize prescriptive supervision.

How will this affect the DENTAL ASSISTANT?

The new law recognizes and defines dental assistant.

The law will allow dental assistants to:

• Coronal polish and apply fluoride for caries prevention under direct supervision of a dentist;
• Take intra oral impressions for the fabrication of an appliance that is not for a FINAL prosthetic appliance.

For details regarding the new law go to: http://www.in.gov/legislative/bills/2008/HE/HE1172.1.html

For more information, please contact representatives from IDA, IDHA, or IDAA, www.Indental.org or click now.

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