A dental hygienist may provide preventive and therapeutic services under the collaborative supervision of a dentist if the dental hygienist has met the following requirements:

1. (1) Possesses a license to practice in the state;
2. (2) Has a collaborative agreement with a dentist; and

3. (3) Has satisfactorily demonstrated knowledge of:

   1. (a) Medical and dental emergencies and their management;
   2. (b) Infection control;
   3. (c) Pharmacology;
   4. (d) Disease transmission;
   5. (e) Management of early childhood caries; and
   6. (f) Management of special needs populations.

Source: SL 2011, ch 178 , § 1; SL 2015, ch 199 , § 44; SL 2024, ch 154 , § 1.