Vermont § 624 - Practice
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 624 — Practice, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 624. Practice
- (a) A dental hygienist may perform duties for which the dental hygienist has been qualified
by successful completion of the normal curriculum offered by programs of dental hygiene
accredited by the American Dental Association or in continuing education courses approved
by the Board. A dental hygienist may perform tasks in the office of any licensed dentist
consistent with rules adopted by the Board. (b) A public-health hygienist, who shall be a dental hygienist with no fewer than three
years of experience, may perform tasks in out-of-office settings, including residences,
schools, nursing home and long-term care facilities, clinics, hospitals, medical facilities,
community health centers licensed or approved by the Department of Health, Head Start
programs, and any other facilities or programs deemed appropriate by the Department
of Health in a manner consistent with rules adopted by the Board. (c)(1) A dental hygienist, when authorized by the Board by rule, may administer local anesthetics
under the direct supervision and by the prescription of a licensed dentist. (2) The license of a dental hygienist authorized by Board rule to administer local anesthetics
shall have a special endorsement to that effect. (d) A public health hygienist, who has completed training approved by the Vermont Department
of Health in the silver modified atraumatic restorative technique (SMART), may use
SMART to treat patients in a manner consistent with rules adopted by the Board. (Added 2011, No. 116 (Adj. Sess.), § 13; amended 2013, No. 27, § 3; 2019, No. 30, § 10; 2023, No. 77, § 4, eff. June 20, 2023.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 624
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 624 cover?
Section 624 ("Practice") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Vermont § 624?
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Is this the official text of Vermont law?
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How does Vermont § 624 apply to my situation?
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