§ 617. Referrals
§ 617. Referrals (a) The supervising dentist shall refer patients to another dentist or specialist to provide any necessary services needed by a patient that are beyond the scope of practice of the dental therapist and which the supervising dentist is unable to provide. (b) A dental therapist, in accordance with the collaborative agreement, shall […]
§ 614. Collaborative agreement
§ 614. Collaborative agreement (a) Before a dental therapist may enter into his or her first collaborative agreement, he or she shall: (1) complete 1,000 hours of direct patient care using dental therapy procedures under the direct supervision of a dentist; and (2) receive a certificate of completion signed by that supervising dentist that verifies […]
§ 615. Application of other laws
§ 615. Application of other laws (a) A dental therapist authorized to practice under this chapter shall not be in violation of section 562 of this chapter as it relates to the unauthorized practice of dentistry if the practice is authorized under this chapter and under the collaborative agreement. (b) A dentist who permits a […]
§ 616. Use of dental hygienists and dental assistants
§ 616. Use of dental hygienists and dental assistants (a) A dental therapist may supervise dental assistants and dental hygienists directly to the extent permitted in the collaborative agreement. (b) At any one practice setting, a dental therapist may have under his or her direct supervision no more than a total of two assistants or […]
§ 612. License by endorsement
§ 612. License by endorsement (a) The Board may grant a license as a dental therapist to an applicant who: (1) is currently licensed in good standing to practice as a dental therapist in any jurisdiction of the United States or Canada that has licensing requirements deemed by the Board to be at least substantially […]
§ 613. Practice; scope of practice
§ 613. Practice; scope of practice (a) A person who provides oral health care services, including prevention, evaluation, and assessment; education; palliative therapy; and restoration under the general supervision of a dentist within the parameters of a collaborative agreement as provided under section 614 of this subchapter shall be regarded as practicing as a dental […]
§ 611. License by examination
§ 611. License by examination (a) Qualifications for examination. To be eligible for examination for licensure as a dental therapist, an applicant shall: (1) have attained the age of majority; (2) be a Vermont-licensed dental hygienist; (3) be a graduate of a dental therapist educational program administered by an institution accredited by the Commission on […]