The practice of dental hygiene includes the following:
- (1) Perform a complete prophylaxis, including the removal of any deposit, accretion or stain from supra and subgingival, the surface of a tooth or a restoration;
- (2) Apply a medicinal agent to a tooth for a prophylactic purpose;
- (3) Take a radiograph for interpretation by a dentist;
- (4) Instruct a patient on proper oral hygiene practice;
- (5) Place sealants on a patient's teeth without a prior examination by a licensed dentist: Provided, That for this subdivision, the dental hygienist has a public health practice permit issued by the board, and subject to a collaborative agreement with a supervising dentist and the patient is referred for a dental examination within six months of sealant application;
- (6) Perform all delegated procedures of a dental hygienist specified by rule by the board; and
- (7) Performing all delegated procedures of a dental assistant specified by rule by the board.