(1) Remediable tasks, also referred to as
expanded functions of dental hygienists and dental assistants, which are
enumerated in Rules
64B5-16.006,
64B5-16.0061,
64B5-16.005,
64B5-16.0051, F.A.C., are those
intra-oral tasks which do not create unalterable changes in the oral cavity or
contiguous structures, are reversible and do not expose a patient to increased
risks. The use of a laser or laser device of any type is not a remediable task,
unless utilized as an assessment device.
(2) A dentist may delegate a remediable task
to dental hygienists, and dental assistants so long as delegation of the task
poses no increased risk to the patient and the requirements of training and
supervision set out in Chapter 64B5-16, F.A.C., are met.
(3) Remediable tasks are those specified in
Section 466.024, F.S., and those
designated as such by the Board. The Board hereby designates the tasks listed
in Chapter 64B5-16, F.A.C., as remediable tasks.
(4) Direct supervision requires that a
licensed dentist examine the patient, diagnose a condition to be treated,
authorize the procedure to be performed, be on the premises while the procedure
is performed, and approve the work performed prior to the patient's departure
from the premises.
(5) Indirect
supervision requires that a licensed dentist examine the patient, diagnose a
condition to be treated, authorize the procedure to be performed, and be on the
premises while the procedure is performed.
(6) General supervision requires that a
licensed dentist authorizes the procedures to be performed but need not be
present when the authorized procedures are being performed. The authorized
procedures may also be performed at a place other than the dentist's usual
place of practice.
(7) Any
authorization for remediable tasks to be performed under general supervision is
valid for a maximum of 24 months; after which, no further treatment under
general supervision can be performed without another clinical exam by a Florida
licensed dentist.
(8) Without
supervision dental hygienists may perform the remediable tasks specified in
Sections 466.023(3),
466.0235, and
466.024(2),
F.S., as long as all provisions of the respective statute are met.
(9) Any tasks delegable to dental assistants
will be delegable to dental hygienists under the same supervision level, unless
otherwise stated in the rules.
Notes
Fla. Admin.
Code Ann. R. 64B5-16.001
Rulemaking Authority
466.004(4),
466.024(1), (7)
FS. Law Implemented 466.023,
466.0235,
466.024,
466.003(11),
(12)
FS.
New 4-30-80, Amended
8-20-80, 1-28-81, 3-4-81, 10-8-85, Formerly 21G-16.01, Amended 6-30-86,
12-31-86, 7-5-87, 2-21-88, 1-18-89, Formerly 21G-16.001, Amended 3-30-94,
Formerly 61F5-16.001, Amended 4-6-97, Formerly 59Q-16.001, Amended 1-6-99,
10-29-00, 2-5-09, Amended by
Florida
Register Volume 43, Number 050, March 14, 2017 effective
3/29/2017, Amended
by
Florida
Register Volume 44, Number 229, November 27, 2018 effective
12/9/2018, Amended
by
Florida
Register Volume 45, Number 099, May 21, 2019 effective
6/4/2019, Amended by
Florida
Register Volume 46, Number 048, March 10, 2020 effective
3/25/2020, Amended
by
Florida
Register Volume 48, Number 222, November 15, 2022 effective
11/28/2022.
New 4-30-80, Amended 8-20-80, 1-28-81, 3-4-81, 10-8-85,
Formerly 21G-16.01, Amended 6-30-86, 12-31-86, 7-5-87, 2-21-88, 1-18-89,
Formerly 21G-16.001, Amended 3-30-94, Formerly 61F5-16.001, Amended 4-6-97,
Formerly 59Q-16.001, Amended 1-6-99, 10-29-00, 2-5-09, 3-29-17, 12-9-18,
6-4-19, 3-25-20, 11-28-22.
