Dental hygienists must have a certificate and be supervised by a dentist to administer local block anesthesia.

This bill amends the education law to require dental hygienists to have a certificate and be personally supervised by a dentist to administer local block anesthesia. The supervising dentist must remain in the dental office and personally authorize and prescribe the use of block anesthesia. The bill also sets a fee of twenty-five dollars for the required certificates, which must be renewed triennially. The commissioner is tasked with promulgating regulations establishing standards and procedures for the issuance of these certificates.

Dental hygienists must have a certificate and be supervised by a dentist to administer local block anesthesia.

This bill amends the education law to require dental hygienists to have a certificate and be personally supervised by a dentist to administer local block anesthesia. The supervising dentist must remain in the dental office and personally authorize and prescribe the use of block anesthesia. The bill also sets a fee of twenty-five dollars for the required certificates, which must be renewed triennially. The commissioner is tasked with promulgating regulations establishing standards and procedures for the issuance of these certificates.