1. A. A dental hygienist may apply Preventative and Therapeutic Agents under the general supervision of a licensed dentist.

2. B. A dental hygienist may perform a procedure not specifically authorized by A.R.S. § 32-1281, including botulinum toxin type A or dermal fillers, as identified in A.R.S. § 32-1202, when all of the following conditions are satisfied:

   1. 1. The procedure is recommended or prescribed by the supervising dentist;
   2. 2. The dental hygienist has received instruction, training, or education to perform the procedure in a safe manner; and
   3. 3. The procedure is performed under the general supervision of a licensed dentist.
3. C. A dental hygienist shall not perform an Irreversible Procedure, except for botulinum toxin type A or dermal fillers as identified in A.R.S. § 32-1202.

4. D. To qualify to use Emerging Scientific Technology as authorized by A.R.S. § 32-1281(C)(2), a dental hygienist shall successfully complete a course of study that meets the following criteria:

   1. 1. Is a course offered by a recognized dental school as defined in A.R.S. § 32-1201, a recognized dental hygiene school as defined in A.R.S. § 32-1201, or sponsored by a national or state dental or dental hygiene association or government agency;
   2. 2. Includes didactic instruction with a written examination;
   3. 3. Includes hands-on clinical instruction; and
   4. 4. Is technology that is scientifically based and supported by studies published in peer reviewed dental journals.

Historical Note

Adopted effective December 6, 1974 (Supp. 75-1). Former Section R4-11-82 renumbered as Section R4-11-601 without change effective July 29, 1981 (Supp. 81-4). Former Section R4-11-601 repealed, new Section R4-11-601 renumbered from R4-11-402 and amended by final rulemaking at 5 A.A.R. 580, effective February 4, 1999 (Supp. 99-1). Amended by final rulemaking at 13 A.A.R. 962, effective May 5, 2007 (Supp. 07-1). Amended by final rulemaking at 28 A.A.R. 1885 (August 5, 2022), effective September 12, 2022 (Supp. 22-3). Amended by final rulemaking at 31 A.A.R. 2012 (June 27, 2025), effective August 3, 2025 (Supp. 25-2).