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Historical Rule for the Texas Administrative Code

TITLE 22EXAMINING BOARDS
PART 5STATE BOARD OF DENTAL EXAMINERS
CHAPTER 114EXTENSION OF DUTIES OF AUXILIARY PERSONNEL--DENTAL ASSISTANTS
RULE §114.2Definitions
Repealed Date:05/10/2004

The following words and terms, when used in this section, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

  (1) Irreversible--An act that is "irreversible" is not capable of being reversed or corrected. This term includes, but is not limited to the result of intra-oral use of any laser for any purpose including all or part of a whitening process.

  (2) Didactic education--requires the presentation and instruction of theory and scientific principles.

  (3) Clinical education--requires providing care to patient(s) under the direct supervision of a dentist or dental hygienist instructor.

  (4) Direct Supervision--the instructor responsible for the procedure shall be physically present during patient care and shall be aware of the patient's physical status and well being.


Source Note: The provisions of this §114.2 adopted to be effective October 20, 1997, 22 TexReg 10132; amended to be effective February 11, 2003, 28 TexReg 1179

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