Iowa Code r. 481-577.2 - Expanded function categories

Dental hygienists and dental assistants must be issued a certificate of completion for the corresponding function in which board-approved training has been completed before performing a specific expanded function procedure. A dentist may delegate to dental hygienists or dental assistants only those expanded function procedures in which training has been successfully completed.

(1) Level 1 expanded functions may be taught by board-approved training providers using curriculum prior-approved by the board.
(2) Training in Level 2 expanded functions must be completed at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry or another accredited school using curriculum approved by the board. Before beginning Level 2 training, dental hygienists and dental assistants must complete all prerequisites for the Level 2 training established by the accredited school.

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Iowa Code r. 481-577.2
Adopted by IAB March 5, 2025/Volume XLVII, Number 18, effective 4/9/2025

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