A dental hygienist may be delegated functions to be performed under the control and supervision of a dentist who shall be responsible for any and all consequences or results arising from performance of such acts and functions. In addition to the functions set out in G.S. 90-221(a) and 21 NCAC 16H .0203, functions that may be delegated to a dental hygienist provided that the dentist first examined the patient and prescribed the procedure include:

1. (1) performing periodontal screening;
2. (2) performing periodontal probing;
3. (3) performing subgingival exploration for or removal of hard or soft deposits;
4. (4) performing sulcular irrigation;
5. (5) applying resorbable sulcular antimicrobial or antibiotic agents;
6. (6) using ultrasonic scalers for prophylaxis;
7. (7) performing scaling and root planning;
8. (8) applying oral cancer screening products in preparation for the dentist's examination and diagnosis of oral cancer;
9. (9) using laser fluorescence detectors in preparation for the dentist's examination and diagnosis of cavities;
10. (10) applying resin infiltration treatment for incipient smooth surface lesions, following the dentist's diagnosis that the lesion is non-penetrable; or
11. (11) applying silver diamine fluoride.

History Note: Authority G.S. 90-41; 90-221; 90-223(b); 90-233;
Eff. September 3, 1976;
Readopted Eff. September 26, 1977;
Amended Eff. April 1, 2017; August 1, 2016; April 1, 2015; August 1, 2008; August 1, 2000; May 1, 1989; October 1, 1985; March 1, 1985;
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. January 9, 2018;
Amended Eff. April 1, 2018.