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dentist needs to be present |
direct supervision |
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dentist needs to authorize prior to services, but need not be present |
general supervision |
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hygienist can provide services as he/she determines to be appropriate without specific authorization |
direct access supervision |
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prophylaxis |
General: Private
Direct Access: Public
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x-rays |
General |
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local anesthesia |
direct |
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topical anesthesia |
general |
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fluoride |
General: Private
Direct Access: Public |
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pit/fissure sealants |
General: Private
Direct Access: Public |
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root planning |
direct |
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soft tissue curettage |
direct |
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administration of N2O |
cannot administer in Florida |
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study cast impressions |
direct |
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placement of perio dressings |
general |
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removal of perio dressings |
general |
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place sutures |
not allowed |
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remove sutures |
general |
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dental hygiene diagnosis |
not allowed |
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treatment planning |
not allowed |
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dental hygiene assessment |
not allowed |
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prescriptive authority |
not permitted |
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In regards to local anesthesia can hygienist in Florida provide a block and/or infiltration? |
Yes; we can do both |
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What education is required to administer local anesthesia in Florida? |
Accredited or Board Approved Course |
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How many hours of local anesthesia courses are required in Florida? |
30 didactic 30 clinical |
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Can hygienist in Florida apply cavity liners & bases? |
Yes |
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Can hygienist in Florida place an remove temporary restorations? |
Yes |
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Can hygienist in Florida place and remove temporary crowns? |
Yes |
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Can hygienist in Florida place, carve, finish amalgam restorations? |
No |
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Can hygienist in Florida place and finish composite resin silicate restorations? |
No |
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What chapter in Florida law discusses what a dental hygienist can legally do? |
Chapter 466 |
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Where should a dental hygienist look to find rules regulating functions? |
64B5 |
