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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
ISSUE 02/07/2003
ACTION Final/Adopted
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 adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on January 22, 2003

TRD-200300369

Bobby Schmidt

Executive Director

State Board of Dental Examiners

Effective date: February 11, 2003

Proposal publication date: October 11, 2002

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

 

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