W. Va. Code § 30-4-9

Scope of practice of a dentist.

The practice of dentistry includes the following:

  1. (1) Coordinate dental services to meet the oral health needs of the patient;
  2. (2) Examine, evaluate and diagnose diseases, disorders and conditions of the oral cavity, maxillofacial area and adjacent and associated structures;
  3. (3) Treat diseases, disorders and conditions of the oral cavity, maxillofacial area and the adjacent and associated structures;
  4. (4) Provide services to prevent diseases, disorders and conditions of the oral cavity, maxillofacial area and the adjacent and associated structures;
  5. (5) Fabricate, repair or alter a dental prosthesis;
  6. (6) Administer anesthesia in accordance with the provisions of article four-a of this chapter;
  7. (7) Prescribe drugs necessary for the practice of dentistry;
  8. (8) Execute and sign a death certificate when it is required in the practice of dentistry;
  9. (9) Employ and supervise dental auxiliary personnel;
  10. (10) Authorize delegated procedures to be performed by dental auxiliary personnel; and
  11. (11) Perform any other work included in the curriculum of an approved dental school, college or dental department of a university.
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