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Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
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OCCUPATIONS CODE |
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Title 3. HEALTH PROFESSIONS |
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Subtitle D. DENTISTRY |
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Chapter 262. REGULATION OF DENTAL HYGIENISTS |
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Subchapter D. PRACTICE BY LICENSE HOLDER |
Sec. 262.1515. DELEGATION OF DUTIES TO DENTAL HYGIENIST PRACTICING IN CERTAIN FACILITIES
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(a) A licensed dentist may delegate a service, task, or procedure, pursuant to this section, to a dental hygienist, without complying with Section 262.151(a)(2) if:
(1) the dental hygienist has at least two years' experience in the practice of dental hygiene; and
(2) the service, task, or procedure is performed in one of the following locations:
(A) a nursing facility as defined in Section 242.301, Health and Safety Code;
(B) a school-based health center established under Subchapter B, Chapter 38, Education Code; or
(C) a community health center as defined by Section 136.002, Human Resources Code.
(b) The patient must be referred to a licensed dentist after the completion of a service, task, or procedure performed under Subsection (a).
(c) A dental hygienist may only perform delegated tasks or procedures with respect to a patient for six months unless the patient has been examined by a dentist in compliance with Section 262.151(a)(2).
(d) A dental hygienist may not perform any service, task, or procedure under this section without the express authorization of a dentist.
(e) The facility under Subsection (a)(2) shall note each delegated service, task, or procedure performed by the dental hygienist under this section in the patient's medical records.