Dental assistants and registered dental assistants must be knowledgeable in the following:

1. (1) Occupational Safety and Health Administration Hazard Communication Standard as outlined in 29 CFR §1910.1200 (May 25, 2012);
2. (2) Occupational Safety and Health Administration Bloodborne Pathogens Standard as outlined in 29 CFR §1910.1030 (April 3, 2012); and

3. (3) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Health Care Settings, 2003.

   Reference: Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Health Care Settings, 2003, Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Copies may be obtained from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention free of charge at http://www.cdc.gov/.

Source: 19 SDR 32, effective September 6, 1992; 46 SDR 75, effective December 4, 2019.

General Authority: SDCL 36-6A-14.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-6A-14 (1)(7) , 36-6A-41.

Prior versions effective: 1992-09-06.