234 CMR 5.10
Delegation of Duties
(1) A dentist licensed to practice dentistry in the Commonwealth pursuant to M.G.L. c. 112,
§ 45 may delegate certain dental duties set forth in this section to a dental auxiliary who is
properly educated, trained, and qualified as specified in M.G.L. c 112, §§ 43 through 53, 61 and
234 CMR and any rule, advisory or written policy adopted by the Board related to the practice
of dentistry, dental hygiene, or dental assisting.
(2) The supervising dentist shall be responsible for all delegated acts and procedures performed
by the dental auxiliary. Any dentist who delegates a procedure to an auxiliary who does not meet
the requirements necessary to perform that procedure may be subject to disciplinary action by
the Board.