Iowa HF338 prohibits the administration of local anesthesia by dental assistants.

Iowa HF338 amends the scope of practice for registered dental assistants, prohibiting them from administering local anesthesia. Dental assistants can perform other services under the supervision of a licensed dentist, but they are not authorized to practice dentistry or dental hygiene. The bill also ensures that licensed dentists remain responsible for the acts delegated to registered dental assistants.

Iowa HF338 prohibits the administration of local anesthesia by dental assistants.

Iowa HF338 amends the scope of practice for registered dental assistants, prohibiting them from administering local anesthesia. Dental assistants can perform other services under the supervision of a licensed dentist, but they are not authorized to practice dentistry or dental hygiene. The bill also ensures that licensed dentists remain responsible for the acts delegated to registered dental assistants.