Nevada § 631.3105 - Dental hygienists: Authorization to prescribe or dispense certain drugs and devices; limitations and prohibitions; regulations
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§ 631.3105. Dental hygienists: Authorization to prescribe or dispense certain drugs and devices; limitations and prohibitions; regulations
1. A dental hygienist who meets the requirements prescribed by regulation of the Board
pursuant to subsection 4 and is issued a certificate by the State Board of Pharmacy
pursuant to NRS 639.1374 may prescribe and dispense only: (a) Topical or systemic prescription drugs, other than controlled substances, for
preventative care; (b) Fluoride preparations for which a prescription is not required; (c) Topical antimicrobial oral rinses; and (d) Medicament trays or mouthguards. 2. A dental hygienist shall not prescribe or dispense: (a) A controlled substance; or (b) Any drug or device not listed in subsection 1 or authorized under the certificate
issued pursuant to NRS 639.1374 . 3. A dental hygienist may only prescribe and dispense a drug or device pursuant to
subsection 1: (a) In compliance with any applicable regulations adopted by the Board; and (b) In compliance with any applicable law governing the handling, prescribing and
dispensing of the drug or device. 4. The Board shall adopt regulations prescribing the: (a) Education and training that a dental hygienist must complete before prescribing
and dispensing a drug or device pursuant to subsection 1; and (b) Continuing education that a dental hygienist must complete to be authorized to
continue prescribing and dispensing drugs or devices pursuant to subsection 1.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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