Iowa Code r. 481-572.10 - Requirements for issuance and renewal of a local anesthesia permit

To administer local anesthesia, a dental hygienist shall hold a current permit pursuant to 481-Chapter 576.

(1) Applicants for local anesthesia permits are exempt from providing evidence of current CPR certification. Applications for a local anesthesia permit must include the following:

a. The fee for a local anesthesia permit as specified in 481-Chapter 571; and

b. Evidence that the applicant meets one of the following requirements:

(1) Successful completion, within the previous 36 months, of formal training in the administration of local anesthesia that includes training in block and infiltration anesthesia at an accredited school or other training program approved by the dental hygiene committee;

(2) Successful completion, within the previous 36 months, of a clinical examination in the administration of local anesthesia by a testing center approved by the board in accordance with rule 481-572.14(147,153); or

(3) For applicants who completed training or examination more than 36 months prior to application, evidence of formal training in the administration of local anesthesia and a statement attesting to ongoing practice within the previous 36 months in the administration of local anesthesia in another state or jurisdiction that authorizes a dental hygienist to administer local anesthesia.

(2) The permit shall expire on August 31 of every odd-numbered year. To renew the permit, the dental hygienist must submit a timely application for renewal with evidence of holding an active Iowa dental hygiene license and submit the renewal fee as specified in 481-Chapter 571.

(3) Failure to meet the requirements for renewal prior to November 1 following the permit's expiration will cause the permit to lapse and become invalid.

(4) A permit that has lapsed may be reactivated upon the permit holder's application for reactivation, payment of the reactivation fee as specified in 481-Chapter 571, and evidence of a current Iowa dental hygiene license. A permit that has been lapsed for more than 36 months may be reinstated if the applicant also submits evidence of satisfying the requirements of paragraph 572.12(1)"b."

This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code sections 147.10 and 147.80 and chapter 153.

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Iowa Code r. 481-572.10

Adopted by IAB March 5, 2025/Volume XLVII, Number 18, effective 4/9/2025