N.H. Admin. Code § Den 302.02 - Supervision

(a) "Direct supervision" means a dentist with an active license is in the dental office, authorizes the procedure, and remains in the dental office while the procedures are being performed, and evaluates the performance of the dental hygienist or dental assistant before dismissal of the patient.

(b) "Indirect supervision" means a dentist with an active license is in the dental office, authorizes the procedures, and remains in the dental office while the procedures are being performed by the dental hygienist or dental assistant, and evaluates the performance of the dental hygienist or dental assistant at a subsequent appointment.

(c) "General supervision" means a dentist with an active license has authorized the procedures, and the procedures are being carried out in accordance with the dentist's diagnosis and treatment plan, and the procedures will be personally evaluated and reviewed by the dentist with the patient at least once in a 12 month period.

(d) "Public health supervision" means a dentist with an active license authorizes procedures which are to be carried out by:

(1) A dental hygienist with an active license practicing in a school, hospital or other institution, or for a homebound person without the dentist having to be present, provided the dentist has reviewed the records once in a 12 month period; or

(2) A dental assistant in a school, hospital or other institution, or for a homebound person who shall be supervised by a CPHDH as set forth in Den 401.01(d).

(e) For purposes of (c) above, at the time the procedures performed under general supervision are evaluated, dentists shall use their professional judgment to determine whether a more extensive oral examination is appropriate.

Notes

N.H. Admin. Code § Den 302.02

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