North Dakota § 43-20-03 - Dental hygienists - Practice by
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 43-20-03 — Dental hygienists - Practice by, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 43-20-03. Dental hygienists - Practice by
1. As used in this chapter, "dental hygiene" and the practice thereof means the removal of accumulated matter from the natural and restored surfaces of teeth and from restorations in the human mouth, the polishing of such surfaces, and the topical application of drugs to the surface tissues of the mouth and to the surface of teeth if performed under the supervision of a licensed dentist as established by the board by rule. 2. Only a person licensed as a dental hygienist may be referred to as a dental hygienist. 3. The board may outline by rule additional tasks permitted to be performed by licensed dental hygienists.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does North Dakota Century Code § 43-20-03 cover?
Section 43-20-03 ("Dental hygienists - Practice by") is part of the North Dakota Century Code, the codified statutory law of North Dakota. 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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