02-313 C.M.R. ch. 12, § IV - SPECIFIC PRACTICE REQUIREMENTS - INDEPENDENT PRACTICE DENTAL HYGIENE AUTHORITY

A. Prior to an initial patient visit, an independent practice dental hygienist shall obtain from the patient or the parent or guardian of a minor patient written acknowledgment of the patient's or parent's or guardian's understanding that the independent practice dental hygienist is not a dentist and that the service to be rendered does not constitute restorative care or treatment.

B. An independent practice dental hygienist shall provide to a patient or the parent or guardian of a minor patient a written plan for referral to a dentist for any necessary dental care. The referral plan must identify all conditions that should be called to the attention of the dentist.

C. (RESERVED)

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02-313 C.M.R. ch. 12, § IV