1. (1) In this section:

   1. (a) “Direct supervision” has the meaning given in s. DE 17.01 (2).
   2. (b) “Supervising dentist” has the meaning given in s. DE 17.01 (6).

2. (2) A dental therapist may delegate to an unlicensed person only the performance of remediable procedures, and only if all of the following conditions are met:

   1. (a) The unlicensed individual performs the remediable procedures in accordance with a treatment plan approved by the dentist or dental therapist.
   2. (b) The unlicensed individual remains under the direct supervision of the dental therapist for the duration of the procedure.
   3. (c) The unlicensed individual's performance of the remediable procedures is subject to inspection by the dentist or dental therapist.
   4. (d) The dental therapist has the authority to perform the activity personally, pursuant to the requirements under s. 447.06 (3) (bm) 1. and 2., Stats.
   5. (e) The supervising dentist has allowed the dental therapist to perform the specific remediable procedure within the dental therapist’s collaborative management agreement, pursuant to the requirements under s. 447.06 (3) (d) 1., Stats.
   6. (f) The supervising dentist has expressly allowed the dental therapist to delegate the specific remediable procedure within the dental therapist’s collaborative management agreement, pursuant to the requirements under s. 447.06 (3) (d) 1., Stats.
3. (3) In sub. (2), the dentist who approves the treatment plan and may inspect the performance of the remediable procedures may be a different dentist than the supervising dentist for the dental therapist.
4. (4) The dental therapist, the dental therapist’s supervising dentist, and the dentist who approves the treatment plan shall be responsible for any services, treatments, or procedures delegated and performed under sub. (2).

History

History: EmR2410: emerg. cr., eff. 7-26-24; CR 24-094: cr. Register July 2025 No. 835, eff. 8-1-25.