What are the 7 expanded duty permits available for dental assistants?
-radiation safety
-coronal polishing and topical fluoride
-sealants
-assisting in the administration of nitrous oxide
-phlebotomy and venipuncture
-elder care and public health
-assisting a dentist who holds a parenteral or pediatric anesthesia permit
duties that cannot be delegated to dental assistants
-any procedure that may contribute to or result in an irreversible alteration of the oral
anatomy
-diagnosis
-treatment planning
-prescription of medications
-removal of fully hardened cement with a high-speed hand piece
-surgery or the cutting or severance of hard and soft tissue
-final cementation of a fixed prosthesis or delivery of a removable prosthesis
-adjustment of a prosthesis intraorally
-placement or removal of restorative materials in the oral cavity
-administration of injectable local anesthesia or any other form of injectable including IV
sedation
-utilization of a laser, high speed hand piece, power scaler, prophy jet or ultrasonic
-administration of nitrous oxide
-procedures allocated exclusively to dental hygienists or dentists
procedures that may be delegated to a dental hygienist
-the same expanded duties as a dental assistant
-health history info and assessment
-airway assessments, charting intraoral and extraoral conditions, periodontal charting,
dental charting, classifying occlusion, oral cancer screenings
-dental hygiene assessment and treatment planning
-prophylaxis
-placement of subgingival prescription, fluoride agents, silver diamine fluoride
-soft tissue curettage
-placement of temporary fillings
-removal of overhanging margins
-dental implant maintenance
-removal of periodontal packs
-polishing amalgam restorations
-taking final impressions
How many dentists are on the Oklahoma Board of Dentistry?
8 dentists
, How many hygienists are on the Oklahoma Board of Dentistry?
1 hygienist
How many members of the public are on the Oklahoma Board of Dentistry?
2 public members
How are the public members of the Oklahoma Board of Dentistry elected?
they are appointed by the Governor subject to confirmation by the senate
How long does each member of the Oklahoma Board of Dentistry hold office in a
term?
3 years
How many consecutive terms can board members serve?
3 consecutive terms
How are nominations made for the dentist Board members?
nominations are made by a petition signed by at least ten dentists residing in the district
to be represented by the nominee
How are nominations made for the dental hygienist Board member?
nominations are made by a petition signed by at least ten dental hygienists residing in
the state
How is a dentist or dental hygienist eligible to serve on the Board?
must have been licensed to practice in the state for at least 5 years and not have been
subject to a penalty imposed by the board or another state board
Upon receipt of a written recall petition signed by at least what percentage of
dentists/dental hygienists residing in the district/state represented by the
member who is the subject of the recall petition?
20%
what are the 6 advanced procedures for dental hygienists in Oklahoma?
-nitrous oxide
-local anesthesia
-neuromodulator administration
-therapeutic use of lasers
-elder care and public health advanced procedure
-vaccinations, venipuncture and phlebotomy
An applicant from a candidate who desires to secure a license from the Board to
practice dental hygiene in this state must show proof: