64B5-9.010. Prescriptions for the Services of a Dental Hygienist

CHAPTER 64B5-9 PRESCRIPTIONS FOR DENTAL HYGIENE SERVICES AND CERTIFICATION OF DENTAL RADIOGRAPHERS 64B5-9.010 Prescriptions for the Services of a Dental Hygienist 64B5-9.011 Radiography Training for Dental Assistants 64B5-9.010 Prescriptions for the Services of a Dental Hygienist. (1) For the purposes of Section 466.023(2)(d), F.S., a prescription for a dentist’s patient of record for dental hygiene services shall contain the following information: (a) The patient’s name and address; (b) The dentist’s name, business address and license number; (c) The name, business address and professional license number of the dental hygienist who is being authorized to perform the service; and, (d) A statement of the specific services authorized and the frequency of the services authorized. (2) The prescribing dentist shall maintain the prescription within the patient’s dental record. (3) This rule shall be reviewed, and if necessary, repealed, modified, or renewed through the rulemaking process five years from the effective date.