25-13-1-1. Short Title
Sec. 1. This chapter may be known and cited as The Dental Hygienist Act of Indiana. Formerly: Acts 1945, c.90, s.1. As amended by Acts 1982, P.L.154, SEC.46.
25-13-1-10. Locations for Practice of Dental Hygiene; Supervision Requirements; Laser Treatments; Rules
Sec. 10. (a) A licensed dental hygienist may practice dental hygiene in Indiana in the following: (1) A dental office, clinical setting, or health facility where the dental hygienist is practicing under the direct supervision or prescriptive supervision of a licensed dentist. (2) A dental school or dental hygiene school to teach and demonstrate the […]
25-13-1-10.5. Dental Hygienist Students; Anesthetics
Sec. 10.5. A student pursuing a course of study in dental hygiene may administer dental anesthetics during an educational course on the practice of dental anesthetics if the course is: (1) supervised by a dentist licensed under IC 25-14 and trained in the administration of dental anesthetics; and (2) conducted at a school described in […]
25-13-1-10.6. Administration of Local Dental Anesthetics by Dental Hygienists
Sec. 10.6. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a licensed dental hygienist may administer local dental anesthetics under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist under IC 25-14 if the dental hygienist has: (1) completed board approved educational requirements, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency care training; and (2) received a board issued dental hygiene […]
25-13-1-10.7. Administration of Nitrous Oxide by a Dental Hygienist or Dental Assistant; Requirements
Sec. 10.7. (a) A dental hygienist or dental assistant (as defined in IC 25-14-1-1.5(4)) may administer nitrous oxide under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist if the dental hygienist or dental assistant has: (1) been employed in a dental practice for at least one (1) year or has graduated from a program accredited by […]
25-13-1-11. Practice of Dental Hygiene; Acts Performed
Sec. 11. A person is deemed to be practicing dental hygiene within the meaning of this chapter who: (1) uses the titles “Licensed Dental Hygienist”, “Dental Hygienist”, or the letters “L.D.H.”, “R.D.H.”, or “D.H.” in connection with his or her name; (2) holds himself or herself out to the public in any manner that he […]
25-13-1-12. Exceptions
Sec. 12. Nothing in this chapter shall be interpreted or implied as operating to prevent: (1) a dentist who is duly licensed in Indiana; (2) a bona fide dental student while engaged in dental school extramural educational programs with a licensed dentist who is an affiliate faculty member of the dental school; (3) a duly […]
25-13-1-12.5. Treatment Plan Consultations
Sec. 12.5. If a dental hygienist or a dental assistant determines that treatment of a patient would result in harm to the patient, dental hygienist, or dental assistant, the dental hygienist or dental assistant may request, and the supervising dentist may grant, a consultation between the dentist and the dental hygienist or the dental assistant […]
25-13-1-13. Repealed
Formerly: Acts 1945, c.90, s.13. As amended by Acts 1978, P.L.2, SEC.2527. Repealed by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.296.
25-13-1-14. Repealed
Formerly: Acts 1945, c.90, s.14; Acts 1963, c.112, s.6. As amended by Acts 1977, P.L.172, SEC.10. Repealed by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.296.
25-13-1-15. Review of Board’s Action; Procedure
Sec. 15. Any licensee, or applicant for a license, aggrieved by the action of the board shall have the right of review of the board’s actions thereon under the procedure provided in IC 4-21.5. Formerly: Acts 1945, c.90, s.14 1/2; Acts 1963, c.112, s.7. As amended by Acts 1982, P.L.154, SEC.48; P.L.7-1987, SEC.118.
25-13-1-16. Repealed
Formerly: Acts 1945, c.90, s.15. Repealed by Acts 1978, P.L.2, SEC.2570.
25-13-1-17. License by Reciprocity
Sec. 17. (a) The board may issue a license upon payment of the fee set by the board under section 5 of this chapter by an applicant who furnishes satisfactory proof that the applicant: (1) is a dental hygienist; (2) is currently licensed in some other state that has licensing requirements substantially equal to those […]
25-13-1-17.1. Repealed
As added by P.L.149-1987, SEC.31. Repealed by P.L.33-1993, SEC.74.
25-13-1-17.2. Inactive License; Renewal; Remediation Requirement
Sec. 17.2. (a) The board may classify a license as inactive if the board receives written notification from the dental hygienist that the dental hygienist will not practice as a dental hygienist in Indiana. (b) The board may issue a license to the holder of an inactive license under this section if the applicant: (1) […]
25-13-1-18. Construction of Certain Terms
Sec. 18. Wherever the word “she,” or the word “her” shall appear herein, they shall be construed also to mean “he” or “him” respectively. Formerly: Acts 1945, c.90, s.16a.
25-13-1-19. Liberal Construction
Sec. 19. This chapter shall be deemed to be enacted in the interests of public health, safety and welfare, and its provisions shall be liberally construed to serve such interests. Formerly: Acts 1971, P.L.371, SEC.7.
25-13-1-2. Definitions
Sec. 2. As used in this article: (a) “Dental hygienist” means one who is especially educated and trained in the science and art of maintaining the dental health of the individual or community through prophylactic or preventive measures applied to the teeth and adjacent structures. (b) “License” means the license to practice dental hygiene issued […]
25-13-1-20. Discipline; Knowledge of Standards of Conduct and Practice
Sec. 20. (a) An individual who: (1) is licensed under; and (2) fails to comply with; this article or rules adopted under this article is subject to discipline under IC 25-1-9. (b) An individual who is licensed under this article is responsible for knowing the standards of conduct and practice established by this article and […]
25-13-1-3. Necessity of License; Class B Misdemeanor
Sec. 3. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, it is unlawful for any person to practice dental hygiene in Indiana without a license from the board authorizing that person to practice dental hygiene in this state. (b) A person who knowingly or intentionally violates this section commits a Class B misdemeanor. Formerly: Acts […]