25-13-3-1. Definitions

Sec. 1. The definitions in IC 25-13-1-2 apply to this chapter. As added by P.L.30-2018, SEC.2.

25-13-3-10. Malpractice Liability Insurance

Sec. 10. A dental hygienist who provides services under an access practice agreement shall maintain malpractice liability insurance. As added by P.L.30-2018, SEC.2.

25-13-3-11. Consent Form

Sec. 11. (a) A dental hygienist must obtain a signed consent form before providing dental hygiene services under an access practice agreement. The consent form must be signed by: (1) the patient; or (2) a parent or legal guardian of the patient if the patient is a minor or is an incapacitated person. (b) A […]

25-13-3-12. Requirements After Providing Dental Hygiene Services

Sec. 12. (a) After providing dental hygiene services to a patient, the dental hygienist shall provide the patient or the parent or legal guardian of the patient with the following written information: (1) Complete contact information, including the name, telephone number, and license number, of the dental hygienist who provided the services. (2) Emergency contact […]

25-13-3-13. Authorized Practice Setting or Facility

Sec. 13. A dental hygienist may practice in any setting or facility that is documented in the dental hygienist’s access practice agreement. As added by P.L.30-2018, SEC.2.

25-13-3-14. Termination of Access Practice Agreement

Sec. 14. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), the access practice dentist or dental hygienist may terminate an access practice agreement upon: (1) providing thirty (30) days written notice to the other party; and (2) if applicable, transferring to the access practice dentist all patient records subject to the access practice agreement. (b) If […]

25-13-3-2. “Access Practice Agreement”

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, “access practice agreement” means an agreement that: (1) is entered into by a licensed dentist and a dental hygienist that allows the dental hygienist to provide preventive dental hygiene services directly to a patient; and (2) complies with the requirements of this chapter. As added by P.L.30-2018, SEC.2.

25-13-3-3. “Access Practice Dentist”

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, “access practice dentist” means a licensed dentist who is licensed under IC 25-14 and has entered into an access practice agreement under this chapter with a dental hygienist. As added by P.L.30-2018, SEC.2.

25-13-3-4. Unauthorized Services Prohibited

Sec. 4. This chapter does not allow a dental hygienist to provide services specifically prohibited in the access practice agreement. As added by P.L.30-2018, SEC.2.

25-13-3-5. Requirements for Dental Hygiene Services; Subsequent Therapeutic Procedures

Sec. 5. (a) A dental hygienist who meets the following requirements may provide preventive dental hygiene services directly to a patient without a prior examination, presence, or authorization of the access practice dentist: (1) The dental hygienist is licensed under IC 25-13-1. (2) The dental hygienist has at least two thousand (2,000) documented clinical hours […]

25-13-3-6. Access Practice Agreement Requirements

Sec. 6. (a) An access practice agreement between a dental hygienist and an access practice dentist must meet the following requirements: (1) The access practice agreement must be in writing, dated, and signed by the dental hygienist, the access practice dentist, and a representative of the setting where the access practice services will be performed. […]

25-13-3-7. Release of Information Forms; Dental Assistant Supervision

Sec. 7. (a) If needed, a dental hygienist shall obtain signed release of information forms allowing the dental hygienist to access the patient’s medical and dental records. (b) A dental hygienist may use or supervise a dental assistant while providing services under an access practice agreement. However, the dental assistant may not provide direct clinical […]

25-13-3-8. Availability of Access Practice Dentist; Appointment of Emergency Contact Dentist

Sec. 8. An access practice dentist shall reside in the county or adjacent county and be available to provide emergency communication and consultation with the dental hygienist who is providing services under an access practice agreement. The access practice dentist shall appoint another licensed dentist in case the access practice dentist cannot be contacted for […]

25-13-3-9. Records

Sec. 9. (a) An access practice dentist shall maintain the records of the patients who are treated under an access practice agreement. If another licensed dentist provides follow-up treatment, the access practice dentist shall transfer the records to the licensed dentist. The patient’s records must be maintained for the period required under IC 16-39-7. (b) […]