#89: Dental State Practice Acts

Our State Practice dictates our "Scope of Practice" of the functions that we are allowed to perform as a dental hygienist and may even include things that we are not allowed to do. It is also important to understand the definition of "Supervision" and the level of supervision required to perform each component of care within our scope of practice. There are factors that affect the level of supervision General Supervision - The Doctor authorizes the procedure but is not physically present and does not evaluate the procedure upon completion. Indirect Supervision - The Doctor authorizes the procedure and is present, but does not evaluate specifically evaluate procedure upon completion. Direct Supervision - The Doctor authorizes the procedure and is directly present - evaluated the work after completion. Our State Dental Practice Acts control the practice of dentistry and dental hygiene. The State Government is divided up into three branches  1.) The Legislative Branch - enacts laws  2.) The Executive Branch - Implementation of laws and enforcement of laws  3.) The Judiciary Branch - Has the final say regarding the rights and responsibilities of those subject to the law.  https://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rules/state_agencies/den100-500.html  As I say.... "Those who know will grow." Additional resources:  Study Sheets: ⁠⁠⁠https://thehappyflosserrdh.etsy.com/ ⁠⁠⁠ Specialized Course: How to be successful in Dental Hygiene School ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://billie-lunt-s-school.teachable.com/p/how-to-be-successful-in-dental-hygiene-school⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠@the_happy_flosser⁠ Other Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠blog.feedspot.com/dental_hygiene_podcasts/⁠⁠⁠  Take a look at a recent product I have tried and recommend. ⁠⁠⁠bit.ly/thehappyflosser ⁠⁠⁠promo code: HAPPYFLOSSER   Send Messages to: ⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/billie43/message.⁠⁠⁠ Email Me: ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠