Iowa Code r. 481-575.5 - Supervision required
(1) A
licensed dentist may delegate the following services to a registered dental
assistant under general supervision:
a. All
extraoral duties.
b. Intraoral
suctioning.
c. Use of a curing
light.
d. Dental radiography in
accordance with rule 481-575.2(136C, 153).
e. Other intraoral imaging except for taking
occlusal registrations or final impressions. Expanded functions may only be
performed in accordance with 481-Chapter 577.
(2) Dentists may delegate other services that
are within the scope of practice of a dental assistant, including expanded
functions pursuant to 481-Chapter 577, under direct supervision or as otherwise
permitted by rule.
(3) A registered
dental assistant may practice under public health supervision in accordance
with rule 481-574.11(153).
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