Ohio Admin. Code 4715-23-02 - Courses on proper placement of interim therapeutic restorations and application of silver diamine fluoride
(A)
Any course that
meets the following criteria shall satisfy the requirements of section
4715.431 of the Revised Code for
a board-approved course on either placement of interim therapeutic restorations
or application of silver diamine fluoride.
(1)
Each course must
be:
(a)
A
two-hour continuing education course with at least one continuing education
hour of didactic education and at least one continuing education hour of
clinical hands-on training.
(b)
Provided by a
board-approved sponsor of continuing education under Chapter 4715-8 of the
Administrative Code, and
(c)
Dedicated solely to the proper placement of interim
therapeutic restorations or application of silver diamine
fluoride.
(2)
For a course on the proper placement of interim
therapeutic restorations, course content shall include:
(a)
Biological
background information, including, but not limited to, materials used in and
the scientific basis for the proper placement of interim therapeutic
restorations.
(b)
Proper isolation and placement technique, including,
but not limited to, the use of cotton rolls and iso-vac.
(c)
Knowledge of poor
seal with interim restorations, including, but not limited to, the consequences
of a poor seal, leakage, and re-cavitation.
(d)
Detection of
arresting dental caries and the use of a periodontal probe.
(e)
Replacement of
treatment, including, but not limited to, the necessity of a new diagnosis by a
dentist before reapplication.
(3)
For a course on
the application of silver diamine fluoride, course content shall include:
(a)
Biological
background information, including, but not limited to, materials used in and
the scientific basis for the application of silver diamine
fluoride.
(b)
Proper isolation and placement technique, including,
but not limited to, the use of cotton rolls and iso-vac.
(c)
Knowledge of
potential problems associated with silver diamine fluoride, including, but not
limited to, staining, need for treatment, and failure to arrest
caries.
(d)
Detection of arresting dental caries and the use of
periodontal probe.
(e)
Reapplication of treatment, including, but not limited
to, the necessity of a new diagnosis by a dentist before
reapplication.
(B)
To meet the
course requirements for both proper placement of interim therapeutic
restoration and application of silver diamine fluoride, a dental hygienist or
expanded function dental auxiliary must complete both courses dedicated to each
respective subject.
(C)
No course shall instruct that the use of a dental
explorer or sickle probe is appropriate during the application of silver
diamine fluoride or placement of interim therapeutic
restorations.
Notes
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 4715.03, 4715.436
Rule Amplifies: 4715.43
Prior Effective Dates: 05/30/2020
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 4715.03, 4715.436
Rule Amplifies: 4715.43
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