R4-11-601. Duties and Qualifications

A. A dental hygienist may apply Preventative and Therapeutic Agents under the general supervision of a licensed dentist. B. A dental hygienist may perform a procedure not specifically authorized by A.R.S. § 32-1281, including botulinum toxin type A or dermal fillers, as identified in A.R.S. § 32-1202, when all of the following conditions are satisfied: 1. The procedure is recommended or prescribed by the supervising dentist; 2. The dental hygienist has received instruction, training, or education to perform the procedure in a safe manner; and 3. The procedure is performed under the general supervision of a licensed dentist. C. A dental hygienist shall not perform an Irreversible Procedure, except for botulinum toxin type A or dermal fillers as identified in A.R.S. § 32-1202. D. To qualify to use Emerging Scientific Technology as authorized by A.R.S. § 32-1281(C)(2), a dental hygienist shall successfully complete a course of study that meets the following criteria: 1. Is a course offered by a recognized dental school as defined in A.R.S. § 32-1201, a recognized dental hygiene school as defined in A.R.S. § 32-1201, or sponsored by a national or state dental or dental hygiene association or government agency; 2. Includes didactic instruction with a written examination; 3. Includes hands-on clinical instruction; and 4. Is technology that is scientifically based and supported by studies published in peer reviewed dental journals.