034-7 Wyo. Code R. §§ 7-9 - Placement of Pit and Fissure Sealants by Dental Assistants

(a) Eligibility. An applicant may apply for a pit and fissure sealant permit if the applicant has successfully completed a Board approved course which may include:

(i) Board approved course meeting the requirements identified in subsection (c); or

(ii) CODA accredited dental hygiene program or a dental assisting program.

(b) Application Requirements. Applicant shall submit:

(i) Completed application and payment of fee; and

(ii) Completed checklist demonstrating competency and completion of course within one (1) year immediately prior to the date of application.

(c) Education. The education program shall include:

(i) Didactic Education including:

(A) Infection Control;

(B) Microbiology;

(C) Chemistry;

(D) Dental anatomy;

(E) Ethics related to pit and fissure sealant application;

(F) Jurisprudence related to pit and fissure sealant application; and

(ii) Clinical Instruction including supervised application of sealants.

(d) Renewal. A permit to place pit and fissure sealants shall expire December 31 every second year, unless renewed.

(e) Late Renewal. A permit to place pit and fissure sealants that was not timely renewed may be renewed within five (5) years of the date the permit expired by submitting a late renewal application and the late fee. After five (5) years, the assistant must reapply and document completion of a new pit and fissure training course within one (1) year immediately prior to the date of application.

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034-7 Wyo. Code R. §§ 7-9

Adopted, Eff. 11/3/2015. Amended, Eff. 9/26/2017. Amended, Eff. 1/14/2022. Amended, Eff. 4/14/2023. Amended, Eff. 5/29/2024.