Nebraska § 38-1131 - Licensed dental hygienist; procedures and functions authorized; enumerated.
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§ 38-1131. Licensed dental hygienist; procedures and functions authorized; enumerated.
When authorized by and under the general supervision of a licensed dentist, a licensed dental hygienist may perform the following intra and extra oral procedures and functions:
(1) Oral prophylaxis, periodontal scaling, and root planing which includes supragingival and subgingival debridement;
(2) Polish all exposed tooth surfaces, including restorations;
(3) Conduct and assess preliminary charting, probing, screening examinations, and indexing of dental and periodontal disease, with referral, when appropriate, for a dental diagnosis by a licensed dentist;
(4) Brush biopsies;
(5) Pulp vitality testing;
(6) Gingival curettage;
(7) Removal of sutures;
(8) Preventive measures, including the application of fluorides, sealants, and other recognized topical agents for the prevention of oral disease;
(9) Impressions for study casts;
(10) Application of topical and subgingival agents;
(11) Radiographic exposures;
(12) Oral health education, including conducting workshops and inservice training sessions on dental health;
(13) Application or administration of antimicrobial rinses, fluorides, and other anticariogenic agents;
(14) Upon completion of education and testing approved by the board, interim therapeutic restoration technique; and
(15) All of the duties that a dental assistant who is not licensed is authorized to perform.
Upon completion of education and testing approved by the board and when authorized by and under the general supervision of a licensed dentist, a licensed dental hygienist may write prescriptions for mouth rinses and fluoride products that help decrease the risk for tooth decay.
Source: official Nebraska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nebraska § 38-1131
What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 38-1131 cover?
Section 38-1131 ("Licensed dental hygienist; procedures and functions authorized; enumerated.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Nebraska, the codified statutory law of Nebraska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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