1. (1) In this section:

   1. (a) “Subgingival anesthetics” means non-injectable topical anesthetics applied below the gum tissue as a remediable procedure.
   2. (b) “Topical anesthetics” means anesthetics applied to a body surface such as the skin or mucous membrane as a remediable procedure.

2. (2) Pursuant to s. 447.06 (2) (c), Stats., a dental hygienist may apply subgingival anesthetics and topical anesthetics to a patient without the presence of a dentist, if all of the following conditions are met:

   1. (a) The remediable procedure is performed under a written or oral prescription.

   2. (b) The dentist who made the written or oral prescription has seen the patient at least once during the 12-month period which immediately precedes all of the following:

      1. 1. The date on which the written or oral prescription was made.
      2. 2. The date on which the dental hygiene practice or remediable procedure is performed.
   3. (c) The written or oral prescription specifies the practices and procedures that the dental hygienist may perform with the informed consent of the patient, or, if applicable, the patient’s parent or legal guardian.

History

History: CR 23-066: cr. Register July 2024 No. 823, eff. 8-1-24.