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TITLE 22 EXAMINING BOARDS
PART 5STATE BOARD OF DENTAL EXAMINERS
CHAPTER 114EXTENSION OF DUTIES OF AUXILIARY PERSONNEL--DENTAL ASSISTANTS
RULE §114.2Definitions [Definition ]
ISSUE 10/11/2002
ACTION Proposed
Preamble Texas Admin Code Rule
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.

This agency hereby certifies that the proposal has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's legal authority to adopt.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on September 25, 2002

TRD-200206258

Dr. James L. Bolton

Executive Director

State Board of Dental Examiners

Earliest possible date of adoption: November 10, 2002

For further information, please call: (512) 463-6400

 

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