RSA 317-A:21-c Practice of Dental Hygiene.

Title: XXX - OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS Chapter: 317-A - DENTISTS AND DENTISTRY

I. A person shall be regarded as practicing dental hygiene within the meaning of this chapter, who performs any of the actions listed in RSA 317-A:21-c, II, or who uses the title "registered dental hygienist", the abbreviation "R.D.H.", or any other words or symbols that indicate that the person is a licensed dental hygienist.
II. Dental hygiene services shall include:
(a) The assessment of medical and dental histories, including preliminary inspection of the oral cavity, surrounding structures, and periodontal charting.
(b) The assessment of the patient to collect and evaluate complete data to identify dental hygiene care needs.
(c) The performance of the complete prophylaxis including the removal of calciferous deposits, excess cements, excess bond material

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