A dentist may provide collaborative supervision to a dental hygienist pursuant to a collaborative agreement if the dentist holds a license in good standing in the state of South Dakota and the following services are provided:
- (1) In a school as defined in § 24:43:01:01(38);
- (2) In a nursing facility as defined in SDCL 34-12-1.1;
- (3) Under the auspices of a Head Start program or Early Head Start program being operated by an agency designated pursuant to section 641 or 645A of the Head Start Act;
- (4) Under the auspices of a mobile or portable dental unit operated by any nonprofit organization affiliated with a nonprofit dental service corporation organized under SDCL chapter 58-39;
- (5) Under the auspices of a community based primary health care delivery organization, which is operating as a community health center or migrant health center, receiving funding assistance pursuant to section 329 or 330 of the United States Public health Service Act;
- (6) Through a program administered by the South Dakota Department of Health;
- (7) Through a program administered by the South Dakota Department of Social Services;
- (8) Through a program administered by the South Dakota Department of Human Services; or
- (9) Through a program administered by the South Dakota Department of Corrections.
Source: 38 SDR 172, effective April 25, 2012.
General Authority: SDCL 36-6A-40.1 , 36-6A-40.2.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-6A-40.1 , 36-6A-40.2.