Iowa Admin. Code r. 650-23.5 - [Rescinded effective 4/9/2025] Level 1 expanded function procedures for dental hygienists
Level 1 expanded function procedures for dental hygienists include:
(1) Taking occlusal
registrations;
(2) Placement and
removal of gingival retraction material;
(3) Fabrication, temporary cementation, and
removal of provisional restorations;
(4) Applying cavity liners and bases and
applying bonding systems for restorative purposes, including the placement of
orthodontic brackets, following the determination of location by the
supervising dentist;
(5) Taking
final impressions;
(6) Placement of
Class 1 temporary filling materials; and
(7) Recementation of provisional
restorations.
Notes
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Level 1 expanded function procedures for dental hygienists include:
(1) Taking occlusal registrations;
(2) Placement and removal of gingival retraction material;
(3) Fabrication , temporary cementation, and removal of provisional restorations;
(4) Applying cavity liners and bases and applying bonding systems for restorative purposes, including the placement of orthodontic brackets, following the determination of location by the supervising dentist;
(5) Taking final impressions;
(6) Placement of Class 1 temporary filling materials; and
(7) Recementation of provisional restorations.