New York A00098 mandates that dental hygienists must hold a certificate to administer local block anesthesia and requires personal supervision by a.

New York A00098 amends the education law to establish that dental hygienists cannot administer or monitor local block anesthesia without a specific certificate and must do so under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist. This supervision requires the dentist to remain in the dental office, personally authorize and prescribe the use of anesthesia, and examine the patient before dismissal. The bill also sets a fee of twenty-five dollars for both the nitrous oxide analgesia and block anesthesia certificates, payable every three years upon renewal.

New York A00098 mandates that dental hygienists must hold a certificate to administer local block anesthesia and requires personal supervision by a.

New York A00098 amends the education law to establish that dental hygienists cannot administer or monitor local block anesthesia without a specific certificate and must do so under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist. This supervision requires the dentist to remain in the dental office, personally authorize and prescribe the use of anesthesia, and examine the patient before dismissal. The bill also sets a fee of twenty-five dollars for both the nitrous oxide analgesia and block anesthesia certificates, payable every three years upon renewal.