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Scope of Practice for Licensed Dental Hygienists

As written in the TDA newsletter Winter 2003 issue

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At the November 21, 2002 Board Meeting, the Board of Dentistry approved a revised scope of practice for licensed dental hygienists.  These rules have not become effective yet, but these are the procedure that the Board considers as delegable or assignable procedures for licensed dental hygienist:

(a)  The removal of all hard and soft deposits and stains from the human teeth tot he depth of the gingival sulcus, polishing natural and restored surfaces of teeth, performing clinical examination of teeth and surrounding tissues for the diagnosis by the dentist, and performing other such procedures as may be delegated by the dentist consistent with the provisions of the T.C.A. Chapter 5, Title 63

(b)  Prophylaxis

(c)  The application of sealants

(d)  The exposure of radiographs including digital, of the mouth, gum, jaws, teeth or any portion thereof for dental diagnosis.