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OHIO STATE DENTAL BOARD<strong>Dental</strong> <strong>Office</strong><strong>Compliance</strong><strong>Manual</strong>


OHIO STATE DENTAL BOARD<strong>Dental</strong> <strong>Office</strong> <strong>Compliance</strong> <strong>Manual</strong><strong>Ohio</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>Dental</strong> <strong>Board</strong>77 South High Street • 17th FloorColumbus, <strong>Ohio</strong> 43215-6135Phone 614.466.2580 • Fax 614.752.8995www.dental.ohio.govdental.board@den.state.oh.usSeptember 18, 2012


ContentsDENTAL PERSONNEL DOCUMENTATION ......................................................................................1DENTIST(S) ................................................................................................................................................1<strong>Board</strong> Documentation...........................................................................................................................1Display Of License To Practice Dentistry - RI ................................................................................1Current Licensure Renewal Receipt Card - RI.................................................................................2Certificate Of Anes<strong>the</strong>sia/Conscious Sedation Permit – RI.............................................................2Oral Health Access Supervision Permit – RI ...................................................................................2Current OHASP Permit Renewal Receipt Card - RI........................................................................2O<strong>the</strong>r Documentation............................................................................................................................2Hepatitis B Virus Inoculation Record – RO.....................................................................................2Drug Enforcement Administration Registration – RO.....................................................................3<strong>Ohio</strong> Automated Rx Reporting System (OARRS) Registration – RO ............................................3DENTAL HYGIENIST(S)..............................................................................................................................6<strong>Board</strong> Documentation...........................................................................................................................6Display Of License To Practice <strong>Dental</strong> Hygiene - RI ......................................................................6Current Licensure Renewal Receipt Card - RI.................................................................................6Expanded Function <strong>Dental</strong> Auxiliary Registration - RI...................................................................6Current EFDA Renewal Receipt Card - RI ......................................................................................6Oral Health Access Supervision Permit - RI....................................................................................6Current OHASP Permit Renewal Receipt Card - RI........................................................................7Permissible Practices Documentation for <strong>Dental</strong> Hygienists Form – R ..........................................7Permissible Practices Documentation for <strong>Dental</strong> Hygienists Form - FYI .......................................7O<strong>the</strong>r Documentation............................................................................................................................7Hepatitis B Virus Inoculation Record - RO......................................................................................7Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate – RO.................................................................8DENTAL ASSISTANT(S)..............................................................................................................................9<strong>Board</strong> Documentation...........................................................................................................................9<strong>Dental</strong> Assistant Radiographer Certificate - RI................................................................................9Current Renewal Receipt Card - RI..................................................................................................9Coronal Polishing Certificate - RI ....................................................................................................9Expanded Function <strong>Dental</strong> Auxiliary Registration - RI...................................................................9Current EFDA Renewal Receipt Card - RI ......................................................................................9Permissible Practices Documentation for <strong>Dental</strong> Assistants Form - R............................................9Permissible Practices Documentation for <strong>Dental</strong> Assistants Form - FYI......................................10O<strong>the</strong>r Documentation..........................................................................................................................10Hepatitis B Virus Inoculation Record - RO....................................................................................10Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate - RO ...............................................................11OFFICE DOCUMENTATION ...............................................................................................................12BOARD.....................................................................................................................................................12Current <strong>Dental</strong> Practice Act ...............................................................................................................12Infection Control <strong>Manual</strong> ...................................................................................................................12Infection Control Evaluation Form ....................................................................................................12OTHER .....................................................................................................................................................12<strong>Ohio</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>Board</strong> of Pharmacy...........................................................................................................12<strong>Ohio</strong> Department of Health X-Ray Inspection ...................................................................................12Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)..................................................................12Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)...........................................................................................13Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)..........................................................................................13Reporting Requirements for Child and Elder Abuse..........................................................................13ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND RESOURCES .....................................................................14FORMS ......................................................................................................................................................15PERMISSIBLE PRACTICES DOCUMENTATION FOR DENTAL HYGIENISTS FORM .....................................15PERMISSIBLE PRACTICES DOCUMENTATION FOR DENTAL ASSISTANTS FORM .....................................15INFECTION CONTROL EVALUATION FORM .............................................................................................16


Introduction:The <strong>Ohio</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>Dental</strong> <strong>Board</strong>’s (<strong>Board</strong>) <strong>Dental</strong> <strong>Office</strong> <strong>Compliance</strong><strong>Manual</strong> is intended to provide a guideline for licensees to follow tomaintain compliance with <strong>the</strong> provisions set forth in <strong>Ohio</strong> RevisedCode and <strong>Ohio</strong> Administrative Code Chapters 4715. Additionally,links to o<strong>the</strong>r government regulatory websites have been providedin Sections 2: <strong>Office</strong> Documentation and 3: AdditionalRequirements and Resources. The manual is meant to assist,enhance and clarify <strong>the</strong> <strong>Board</strong>’s laws and rules regarding requireddocumentation for <strong>the</strong> dental practice. It is subject to revision at<strong>the</strong> <strong>Board</strong>’s discretion without notice to <strong>the</strong> public. References tovarious resource materials are indicated throughout <strong>the</strong> document.


DENTAL PERSONNEL DOCUMENTATIONSection1<strong>Dental</strong> Personnel DocumentationAll dental personnel who provide dental services in <strong>the</strong> dental practice, whe<strong>the</strong>r <strong>the</strong>y are <strong>the</strong> employeror employee dentist, <strong>the</strong> dental hygienist, <strong>the</strong> certified dental assistant, <strong>the</strong> expanded function dentalauxiliary, and/or <strong>the</strong> dental assistant, may be required or recommended to have documents availablefor review by regulatory agencies, such as <strong>the</strong> <strong>Ohio</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>Dental</strong> <strong>Board</strong> (<strong>Board</strong>), or for <strong>the</strong>ir owninformation purposes. The documentation as listed in <strong>the</strong> manual is ei<strong>the</strong>r:• required and issued by <strong>the</strong> <strong>Ohio</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>Dental</strong> <strong>Board</strong> (RI); or• required by <strong>the</strong> <strong>Ohio</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>Dental</strong> <strong>Board</strong> (R); or• required by ano<strong>the</strong>r regulatory agency (RO), or• recommended for informational purposes (FYI).Dentist(s)<strong>Board</strong> DocumentationDisplay Of License To Practice Dentistry - RIThe <strong>Dental</strong> Practice Act, Chapter 4715 of <strong>the</strong> <strong>Ohio</strong> Revised Code (ORC) and <strong>Ohio</strong> Administrative Code(OAC), stipulates that all licensed dentists in <strong>the</strong> state of <strong>Ohio</strong> must display <strong>the</strong> license, as granted by <strong>the</strong><strong>Board</strong>, in a conspicuous place in <strong>the</strong> office wherein <strong>the</strong>y practice <strong>the</strong> majority of <strong>the</strong> time. [See ORC4715.17]1


DENTAL PERSONNEL DOCUMENTATIONCurrent Licensure Renewal Receipt Card - RIBeginning with <strong>the</strong> first renewal period, and by January first of every even year <strong>the</strong>reafter, each licenseddentist is required to register with <strong>the</strong> <strong>Board</strong>. Upon receipt of <strong>the</strong> completed licensure renewal application,renewal fee, and attestation that <strong>the</strong> licensee has completed 40 hours of continuing dental education as setforth in ORC 4715.141 and OAC 4715-8-01, <strong>the</strong> <strong>Board</strong> will issue a Renewal Receipt Card. [See ORC4715.14] Additionally, <strong>the</strong> license remains in good standing until <strong>the</strong> first day of April of <strong>the</strong> new biennialrenewal period. At that time, if <strong>the</strong> license is not renewed, <strong>the</strong> license is automatically suspended by <strong>the</strong><strong>Board</strong> and may be subject to disciplinary action.Certificate Of Anes<strong>the</strong>sia/Conscious Sedation Permit – RIWith <strong>the</strong> exception of nitrous oxide-oxygen (N 2 O-O 2 ), any appropriately trained dentist who wishes toadminister general anes<strong>the</strong>sia or deep sedation [See ORC 4715.09(E) and 4715.13 (A)(3)] or conscioussedation [4715.13(A)(4)] must apply to <strong>the</strong> <strong>Board</strong> for a(n) Anes<strong>the</strong>sia or Conscious Sedation Permit.Information regarding application, education, training, facilities, and equipment may be found in sectionsOAC 4715-5-05 (Anes<strong>the</strong>sia Permit) or OAC 4715-5-07 (Conscious Sedation Permit).Oral Health Access Supervision Permit – RIAny dentist who desires to participate in <strong>the</strong> Oral Health Access Supervision Program (OHASP) must firstapply to <strong>the</strong> <strong>Board</strong> to receive a permit. [See ORC 4715.362]Information regarding authority, protocols, and permissible delegable duties may be found in ORC sections4715.36 to 4715.375 and OAC 4715-9-05, 4715-9-06 and 4715-9-06.1.Current OHASP Permit Renewal Receipt Card - RIAny dentist wishing to continue participating in OHASP, who has remained in good standing with <strong>the</strong><strong>Board</strong>, must renew <strong>the</strong> OHASP permit by January first of every even year. The <strong>Board</strong> will issue anOHASP Permit Renewal Receipt Card upon receipt of <strong>the</strong> completed OHASP permit renewal application,renewal fee, and verification of <strong>the</strong> following:• <strong>the</strong> locations wherein <strong>the</strong> dental hygienist has provided services under <strong>the</strong> dentist’s supervision; and• <strong>the</strong> number of patients who have received dental hygiene services; and• <strong>the</strong> number of patients receiving dental hygiene services who were subsequently clinically evaluatedby <strong>the</strong> dentist holding <strong>the</strong> OHASP permit.[See ORC 4715.369]O<strong>the</strong>r DocumentationHepatitis B Virus Inoculation Record – ROThis applies to all dental health care workers, i.e. dentists and persons utilized by <strong>the</strong> dentist, who assist in<strong>the</strong> dental practice and who may be exposed to body fluids such as blood and saliva. The first shot isrequired prior to patient contact. The most common vaccination schedule is given intramuscularly three (3)times over a six (6) month period:• First shot2


DENTAL PERSONNEL DOCUMENTATION• Second shot received after 30 days but less than 60 days from initial inoculation• Third shot received six (6) months from date of initial inoculationMedical documentation for <strong>the</strong> dental health care worker indicating <strong>the</strong> dates of each inoculation in <strong>the</strong>series will be considered acceptable by <strong>the</strong> <strong>Board</strong> if signed by any of <strong>the</strong> following entities but not limitedto:• Licensed Physician;• Licensed Nurse;• <strong>Ohio</strong> Department of Health or local health department employee; or• Documentation from a college or university health service, etc.Attestation forms or forms completed and signed by <strong>the</strong> dental health care worker are not consideredacceptable medical documentation. <strong>Dental</strong> health care workers who are unable to provide acceptablemedical documentation may obtain a blood titer indicating immunity to <strong>the</strong> Hepatitis B virus. Acceptabletiter results are as follows:• Reactive; or• Positive; or• > 9.9Those who have had Hepatitis B must show immunity with <strong>the</strong> appropriate titer testing documentation.Waiver - RIThe <strong>Board</strong> may waive <strong>the</strong> inoculation requirements if it is determined that a waiver is justified based onmedical documentation indicating that <strong>the</strong> immunization threatens <strong>the</strong> health and well-being of <strong>the</strong>individual. Any <strong>Board</strong>-approved waiver must be renewed according to <strong>the</strong> discretion of <strong>the</strong> <strong>Board</strong>. Anyperson who is medically unable to receive <strong>the</strong> HBV inoculations must apply and be approved for a waiverfrom <strong>the</strong> <strong>Board</strong>. A “Hepatitis B Waiver Request” is available on <strong>the</strong> <strong>Board</strong>’s website, www.dental.ohio.govWaivers are based on medical documentation from your physician.Drug Enforcement Administration Registration – ROhttp://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drugreg/index.html<strong>Ohio</strong> Automated Rx Reporting System (OARRS) Registration – ROThe <strong>Ohio</strong> Automated Rx Reporting System (OARRS) was established in 2006 as a tool to assist healthcareprofessionals in providing better treatment for patients with medical needs while quickly identifying drugseeking behaviors. An OARRS Prescription History Report can assist in assuring that a patient is getting <strong>the</strong>appropriate drug <strong>the</strong>rapy and is taking <strong>the</strong>ir medication as prescribed.Prescribers, pharmacists and officers of law enforcement agencies whose primary mission involvesenforcing prescription drug laws can register for an OARRS account. Registered prescribers may alsopermit delegates to register for an OARRS account in order to request Prescription History Reports on <strong>the</strong>prescriber's behalf.3


DENTAL PERSONNEL DOCUMENTATIONOARRS Terminal Distributor AccountGo to www.ohiopmp.gov and select “Click here to register” in order to obtain an <strong>Ohio</strong> Automated RxReporting System (OARRS) Terminal Distributor Account and complete <strong>the</strong> instructions as follows:Before you start, make a copy of your driver’s license, professional license card, and DEAregistration certificate.Step 1 – Go to www.ohiopmp.gov. Click on <strong>the</strong> link below <strong>the</strong> login which says “Click here toregister”.Step 2 – Choose “Healthcare Professional/Law Enforcement.” Click “Next.”Step 3 – Enter your driver’s license number. Click “Submit.”Step 4 – Select your Account type – Choose “Prescriber (includes Physician Assistant with prescriptiveauthority and Nurse Practitioner with prescriptive authority)”Step 5 – Read and approve <strong>the</strong> Acceptable Use Policy – Note: you may not share your user nameand password with anyone else, including office staff. Click “Approve” at <strong>the</strong> bottom of<strong>the</strong> page to continue.Step 6 – Complete <strong>the</strong> application(A) Enter your personal and professional information.(B) Provide <strong>the</strong> e-mail address that you want OARRS to use when communicating withyou.(C) You must answer three security questions. For each security question, <strong>the</strong>re are fiveoptions. Click on <strong>the</strong> down arrow to view alternate questions.(D) Click “Submit” to proceed.(E) Before printing your application, you must verify your e-mail address by retrieving a 6-digit verification code. The verification code will be in an email fromSupport@ohiopmp.gov. If you don’t see <strong>the</strong> e-mail within 30 minutes of submittingyour application, check your spam or junk mail folder.Step 7 – Edit or Retrieve your Application.(A) If you are not already at <strong>the</strong> page requesting your verification code, go towww.ohiopmp.gov and choose “Click here to register” again. Select “Healthcare Professional/Law Enforcement” and enter your driver’s license number.(B) Enter Verification Code: Enter <strong>the</strong> 6-digit verification code and click “Submit.”(C) Edit Application if necessary.(D) Print Application. If you get a “File Damaged” error, try ano<strong>the</strong>r computer with upto-dateAdobe PDF software.Step 8 – Sign, notarize, and mail.(A) Sign your application in <strong>the</strong> presence of a public notary.4


DENTAL PERSONNEL DOCUMENTATION(B)Mail your notarized application and <strong>the</strong> photocopy of your driver’s license,professional license card, and DEA registration to <strong>the</strong> address on <strong>the</strong> application.If your application is approved, you will receive a user name by e-mail and password bypostal mail to your home. If you do not receive both within 10 business days of mailing yourapplication, please email OARRS at support@ohiopmp.gov or call 614-466-4143 (Option 1).Additional InformationAs a prescriber, we understand that it is sometimes difficult to take time out of your schedule torequest OARRS reports. For this reason, prescribers are permitted to appoint delegates to requestOARRS reports on <strong>the</strong>ir behalf. EACH DELEGATE MUST HAVE HIS/HER OWNACCOUNT.Two types of delegate accounts are offered:Licensed Delegate: A licensed delegate must hold a healthcare professional license (RN, LPN, PA,RDH, etc.). A prescriber may have multiple licensed delegates. A delegate account may be supervisedby multiple prescriber accounts. Each supervising prescriber must sign <strong>the</strong> delegate’s OARRSapplication form, or an “Add/Remove Delegate” form*, to accept responsibility for <strong>the</strong> OARRS activityof <strong>the</strong> delegate.Unlicensed Delegate: An unlicensed delegate is not required to hold any healthcare professionallicense. This type of account is appropriate for a medical assistant or an office manager. A prescribermay have up to three (3) unlicensed delegates. An unlicensed delegate account may be supervised bymultiple prescriber accounts.Before an unlicensed delegate’s application can be completed, at least one supervisor mustelectronically approve <strong>the</strong> application. This is done by simply logging into OARRS. You will beautomatically prompted:“The following applications have been submitted to request an OARRS unlicensed delegate account underyour supervision. Please be aware that you are limited to 3 unlicensed delegates.”You may approve or deny any of <strong>the</strong> delegate registrations listed. You will also have <strong>the</strong> option toskip this page to continue to <strong>the</strong> OARRS WebCenter and be prompted again later.Each supervising prescriber must sign <strong>the</strong> appropriate area of <strong>the</strong> delegate’s application to acceptresponsibility for <strong>the</strong> OARRS activity of <strong>the</strong> delegate. If additional supervising prescribers are desiredthat were not chosen during <strong>the</strong> registration process, <strong>the</strong>se prescribers can use <strong>the</strong> “Add/RemoveDelegate Form”* to be added as a supervising prescriber for <strong>the</strong> delegate.*This form is available on <strong>the</strong> OARRS website under “Related Links”, after you log in. The sameform may also be used whenever a delegate is no longer under your supervision.If you have any problems, please contact OARRS support by email at support@ohiopmp.gov or byphone at 614-466-4143 (Option 1).5


DENTAL PERSONNEL DOCUMENTATION<strong>Dental</strong> Hygienist(s)<strong>Board</strong> DocumentationDisplay Of License To Practice <strong>Dental</strong> Hygiene - RIThe <strong>Dental</strong> Practice Act, Chapter 4715 of <strong>the</strong> <strong>Ohio</strong> Revised Code (ORC) and <strong>Ohio</strong> Administrative Codes(OAC), stipulates that all licensed dental hygienists in <strong>the</strong> <strong>State</strong> of <strong>Ohio</strong> must display <strong>the</strong> license, as grantedby <strong>the</strong> <strong>Board</strong>, in a conspicuous place in <strong>the</strong> room wherein <strong>the</strong>y practice <strong>the</strong> majority of <strong>the</strong> time. [See ORC4715.24(C)]Current Licensure Renewal Receipt Card - RIBeginning with <strong>the</strong> first renewal period, and by January first of every even year <strong>the</strong>reafter, each licenseddental hygienist is required to register with <strong>the</strong> <strong>Board</strong>. Upon receipt of <strong>the</strong> completed renewal application,renewal fee, and attestation that <strong>the</strong> licensee has completed 24 hours of continuing dental hygiene educationas set forth in ORC 4715.25 and OAC 4715-8-01, and attestation/proof of completion of cardiopulmonaryresuscitation (CPR) [See ORC 4715.251], <strong>the</strong> <strong>Board</strong> will issue a Renewal Receipt Card. [See ORC 4715.24]At that time, if <strong>the</strong> license is not renewed, <strong>the</strong> license is automatically suspended by <strong>the</strong> <strong>Board</strong> and may besubject to disciplinary action.Expanded Function <strong>Dental</strong> Auxiliary Registration - RIAny appropriately trained dental hygienist who wishes to perform <strong>the</strong> functions of an Expanded Function<strong>Dental</strong> Auxiliary (EFDA) must first apply to <strong>the</strong> <strong>Board</strong> for an EFDA Registration. Information regardingapplication, education and training, renewal and permissible practices may be found in ORC sections4715.61 to 4715.66 and OAC 4715-11-04 to 4715-11-04.3.Current EFDA Renewal Receipt Card - RIUpon receipt of <strong>the</strong> completed EFDA renewal application and renewal fee, <strong>the</strong> <strong>Board</strong> will issue a RenewalReceipt Card. [See ORC 4715.63]Oral Health Access Supervision Permit - RIAny dental hygienist who desires to participate in <strong>the</strong> Oral Health Access Supervision Program (OHASP)must first apply to <strong>the</strong> <strong>Board</strong> to receive a permit. [See ORC 4715.363] In order to be granted a permit topractice in OHASP, <strong>the</strong> licensed dental hygienist must have completed <strong>the</strong> following:• At least two (2) years and 3,000 hours of clinical dental hygiene practice; and• An OHASP course specifically regarding <strong>the</strong> treatment of geriatric, medically compromised,developmentally disabled, and or pediatric patients, infection control, ethical and legalconsiderations, and recordkeeping practices; and• Within two (2) years immediately preceding <strong>the</strong> application:• At least 24 hours of continuing dental hygiene education; and6


DENTAL PERSONNEL DOCUMENTATION• A course pertaining to <strong>the</strong> identification and prevention of potential medical emergencies.Information regarding authority under <strong>the</strong> permit, protocols, and permissible practices may be found inORC sections 4715.36 to 4715.375 and OAC 4715-9-05, 4715-9-06 and 4715-9-06.1.Current OHASP Permit Renewal Receipt Card - RIAny dental hygienist wishing to continue participating in OHASP, who has remained in good standing with<strong>the</strong> <strong>Board</strong>, must renew <strong>the</strong> OHASP permit by January first of every even year. The <strong>Board</strong> will issue anOHASP Permit Renewal Receipt Card upon receipt of <strong>the</strong> completed OHASP permit renewal application,renewal fee, and verification of <strong>the</strong> following:• <strong>the</strong> locations wherein <strong>the</strong> dental hygienist has provided services under <strong>the</strong> dentists supervision; and• <strong>the</strong> number of patients who have received dental hygiene services.[See ORC 4715.37]Permissible Practices Documentation for <strong>Dental</strong> Hygienists Form – RThe Permissible Practices Documentation for <strong>the</strong> <strong>Dental</strong> Hygienists Form is required for any licenseddental hygienist who wishes to administer and/or monitor nitrous oxide-oxygen (N 2 O-O 2 ) minimalsedation and has completed <strong>the</strong> following:• appropriate education, training, and examination requirements to administer nitrous oxide-oxygen(N 2 O-O 2 ) minimal sedation [See OAC 4715-9-01.2]; and/or• appropriate education and examination requirements to monitor nitrous oxide-oxygen (N 2 O-O 2 )minimal sedation [See OAC 4715-9-01.3 and 4715-11-02.1].Permissible Practices Documentation for <strong>Dental</strong> Hygienists Form - FYIThe Permissible Practices Documentation for <strong>the</strong> <strong>Dental</strong> Hygienists Form is recommended for anyappropriately trained and qualified licensed dental hygienist who desires to perform <strong>the</strong> following functions:• Administration of intraoral block and infiltration local anes<strong>the</strong>sia[See ORC 4715.231 and OAC4715-9-01.1]; and/or• Expanded function dental auxiliary (EFDA)• Practice when <strong>the</strong> dentist is not physically present [See ORC 4715.22 and OAC 4715-9-05]This form is also available in Section 4 of this manual or on <strong>the</strong> <strong>Board</strong>’s website at:http://www.dental.ohio.gov/forms/dhdocumentation.pdfO<strong>the</strong>r DocumentationHepatitis B Virus Inoculation Record - ROThis applies to all dental health care workers, i.e. dentists and persons utilized by <strong>the</strong> dentist, who assist in<strong>the</strong> dental practice and who may be exposed to body fluids such as blood and saliva. The first shot isrequired prior to patient contact. The most common vaccination schedule is given intramuscularly three (3)times over a six (6) month period:• First shot• Second shot received after 30 days but less than 60 days from initial inoculation7


DENTAL PERSONNEL DOCUMENTATION• Third shot received six (6) months from date of initial inoculationMedical documentation for <strong>the</strong> dental health care worker indicating <strong>the</strong> dates of each inoculation in <strong>the</strong>series will be considered acceptable by <strong>the</strong> <strong>Ohio</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>Dental</strong> <strong>Board</strong> (<strong>Board</strong>) if signed by any of <strong>the</strong>following entities but not limited to:• Licensed Physician;• Licensed Nurse;• <strong>Ohio</strong> Department of Health or local Health Department employee; or• Documentation from a College or University Health Service, etc.Attestation forms or forms completed and signed by <strong>the</strong> dental health care worker are not consideredacceptable medical documentation. <strong>Dental</strong> health care workers who are unable to provide acceptablemedical documentation may obtain a blood titer indicating immunity to <strong>the</strong> Hepatitis B virus. Acceptabletiter results are as follows:• Reactive; or• Positive; or• > 9.9Waiver - RIThe board may waive <strong>the</strong> inoculation requirements if <strong>the</strong> board determines that such waiver is justifiedbased on medical documentation indicating that such immunization threatens <strong>the</strong> health and well-being of<strong>the</strong> individual. Any board-approved waiver must be renewed according to <strong>the</strong> discretion of <strong>the</strong> <strong>Board</strong>. Anyperson who is medically unable to receive <strong>the</strong> HBV inoculations must apply and be approved for a waiverfrom <strong>the</strong> <strong>Board</strong>. A “Hepatitis B Waiver Request” is available on <strong>the</strong> <strong>Board</strong>’s website, www.dental.ohio.govThese waivers are based on medical documentation from your physician. Those who have had Hepatitis Bmust show immunity with <strong>the</strong> appropriate titer testing documentation.Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate – ROThe <strong>Dental</strong> Practice Act stipulates that all licensed dental hygienists in <strong>the</strong> <strong>State</strong> of <strong>Ohio</strong> must be currentlycertified in basic life support and provide evidence of current completion of cardiopulmonary resuscitation(CPR) at <strong>the</strong> time of licensure renewal. Acceptable CPR certification may be obtained through any of <strong>the</strong>following organizations:• American Red Cross (ARC); or• American Heart Association (AHA); or• American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI).[See ORC 4715.251]8


DENTAL PERSONNEL DOCUMENTATION<strong>Dental</strong> Assistant(s)<strong>Board</strong> Documentation<strong>Dental</strong> Assistant Radiographer Certificate - RIThe <strong>Dental</strong> Practice Act, Chapter 4715 of <strong>the</strong> <strong>Ohio</strong> Revised Code (ORC) and <strong>Ohio</strong> Administrative Codes(OAC), stipulates that all dental assistants in <strong>the</strong> state of <strong>Ohio</strong>, who perform standard, diagnostic, radiologicprocedures, must obtain a certificate from <strong>the</strong> <strong>Board</strong> in order to perform <strong>the</strong>se functions. [See ORC4715.52]Current Renewal Receipt Card - RIBeginning with <strong>the</strong> first renewal period, and by January first of every odd year <strong>the</strong>reafter, each dentalassistant radiographer is required to register with <strong>the</strong> <strong>Board</strong>. Upon receipt of <strong>the</strong> completed renewalapplication, renewal fee, and attestation that <strong>the</strong> certificate holder has completed 2 hours of continuingeducation in radiology as set forth in ORC 4715.53(C) and OAC 4715-12-03, <strong>the</strong> <strong>Board</strong> will issue aRenewal Receipt Card. At that time, if <strong>the</strong> certificate is not renewed, <strong>the</strong> certificate is automaticallysuspended by <strong>the</strong> <strong>Board</strong> and may be subject to disciplinary action.Coronal Polishing Certificate - RIAny appropriately trained currently certified dental assistant who wishes to perform coronal polishing mustfirst apply to <strong>the</strong> <strong>Board</strong> for a Coronal Polishing Certificate. Information regarding application, educationand training, examination requirements and permissible practices may be found in ORC section 4715.39and OAC 4715-11-03(B)(2) and 4715-11-03.1.Expanded Function <strong>Dental</strong> Auxiliary Registration - RIAny appropriately trained currently certified dental assistant who wishes to perform <strong>the</strong> functions of anExpanded Function <strong>Dental</strong> Auxiliary (EFDA) must first apply to <strong>the</strong> <strong>Board</strong> for an EFDA Registration.Information regarding application, education and training, renewal and permissible practices may be foundin ORC sections 4715.61 to 4715.66 and OAC 4715-11-04 to 4715-11-04.3.Current EFDA Renewal Receipt Card - RIUpon receipt of <strong>the</strong> completed EFDA renewal application and renewal fee, <strong>the</strong> <strong>Board</strong> will issue a RenewalReceipt Card. [See ORC 4715.63]Permissible Practices Documentation for <strong>Dental</strong> Assistants Form - RThe Permissible Practices Documentation for <strong>the</strong> <strong>Dental</strong> Assistants Form is required for any licenseddental assistant who wishes to monitor nitrous oxide-oxygen (N 2 O-O 2 ) minimal sedation and hascompleted <strong>the</strong> appropriate education and examination requirements to monitor nitrous oxide-oxygen(N 2 O-O 2 ) minimal sedation. [See OAC 4715-11-02.1]9


DENTAL PERSONNEL DOCUMENTATIONPermissible Practices Documentation for <strong>Dental</strong> Assistants Form - FYIThe Permissible Practices Documentation for <strong>the</strong> <strong>Dental</strong> Assistants Form is recommended for anyappropriately trained and qualified dental assistant who performs <strong>the</strong> following functions:• <strong>Dental</strong> assistant radiography;• Pit and fissure sealants;• Coronal polishing;• Expanded function dental auxiliary (EFDA)This form is also available in Section 4 of this manual or on <strong>the</strong> <strong>Board</strong>’s website at:http://www.dental.ohio.gov/forms/dadoc.pdfO<strong>the</strong>r DocumentationHepatitis B Virus Inoculation Record - ROThis applies to all dental health care workers, i.e., dentists and persons utilized by <strong>the</strong> dentist, who assist in<strong>the</strong> dental practice and who may be exposed to body fluids such as blood and saliva. The first shot isrequired prior to patient contact. The most common vaccination schedule is given intramuscularly three (3)times over a six (6) month period:• First shot• Second shot received after 30 days but less than 60 days from initial inoculation• Third shot received six (6) months from date of initial inoculationMedical documentation for <strong>the</strong> dental health care worker indicating <strong>the</strong> dates of each inoculation in <strong>the</strong>series will be considered acceptable by <strong>the</strong> <strong>Ohio</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>Dental</strong> <strong>Board</strong> (<strong>Board</strong>) if signed by any of <strong>the</strong>following entities but not limited to:• Licensed Physician;• Licensed Nurse;• <strong>Ohio</strong> Department of Health or local Health Department employee; or• Documentation from a College or University Health Service, etc.Attestation forms or forms completed and signed by <strong>the</strong> dental health care worker are not consideredacceptable medical documentation. <strong>Dental</strong> health care workers who are unable to provide acceptablemedical documentation may obtain a blood titer indicating immunity to <strong>the</strong> Hepatitis B virus. Acceptabletiter results are as follows:• Reactive; or• Positive; or• > 9.9Waiver - RIThe board may waive <strong>the</strong> inoculation requirements if <strong>the</strong> board determines that such waiver is justifiedbased on medical documentation indicating that such immunization threatens <strong>the</strong> health and well-being of<strong>the</strong> individual. Any board-approved waiver must be renewed according to <strong>the</strong> discretion of <strong>the</strong> <strong>Board</strong>. Anyperson who is medically unable to receive <strong>the</strong> HBV inoculations must apply and be approved for a waiverfrom <strong>the</strong> <strong>Board</strong>. A “Hepatitis B Waiver Request” is available on <strong>the</strong> <strong>Board</strong>’s website, www.dental.ohio.gov10


DENTAL PERSONNEL DOCUMENTATIONThese waivers are based on medical documentation from your physician. Those who have had Hepatitis Bmust show immunity with <strong>the</strong> appropriate titer testing documentation.Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate - ROThe <strong>Dental</strong> Practice Act stipulates that all currently certified dental assistants in <strong>the</strong> <strong>State</strong> of <strong>Ohio</strong> mustremain currently certified in basic life support and provide evidence of current completion ofcardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) at all times when monitoring nitrous oxide-oxygen (N 2 O-O 2 ) minimalsedation. Acceptable CPR certification may be obtained through any of <strong>the</strong> following organizations:• American Red Cross (ARC); or• American Heart Association (AHA); or• American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI).[See ORC 4715.251]11


OFFICE DOCUMENTATIONSection2<strong>Office</strong> Documentation<strong>Board</strong>Current <strong>Dental</strong> Practice Acthttp://www.dental.ohio.gov/pdfs/2011.dpa.pdfInfection Control <strong>Manual</strong>http://www.dental.ohio.gov/icmanual.pdfInfection Control Evaluation Formhttp://www.dental.ohio.gov/forms/icfform.pdfO<strong>the</strong>r<strong>Ohio</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>Board</strong> of Pharmacyhttp://www.pharmacy.ohio.gov<strong>Ohio</strong> Department of Health X-Ray InspectionGeneral Information:http://www.odh.ohio.gov/odhprograms/rp/xequip/xequip1.aspxRegistration and inspection information:http://www.odh.ohio.gov/odhprograms/rp/registration/xrayequipment.aspxOccupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)General Information:http://www.osha.gov12


OFFICE DOCUMENTATIONRequirements for dental offices:http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/dentistry.index.htmlEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)General Information:http://www.epa.ohio.govProper disposal of sharps and medical waste:http://www.epa.ohio.gov/portals/34/document/guidance/gd_075.pdfDrug Enforcement Administration (DEA)Registration, name/address change and practitioner’s manual:http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drugreg/index.htmlReporting Requirements for Child and Elder AbuseDuty to Report Child Abuse:http://www.codes.ohio.gov/orc/2151.421Abused Child Defined:http://www.codes.ohio.gov/orc/2151.031Neglected Child Defined:http://www.codes.ohio.gov/orc/2151.03Duty to Report Elder Abuse:http://www.codes.ohio.gov/orc/5101.61Helpful Definitions Regarding Elder Abuse:http://www.codes.ohio.gov/orc/5101.6013


ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND RESOURCESSection3Additional Requirements andResourcesAmerican <strong>Dental</strong> Associationhttp://www.ada.org<strong>Ohio</strong> <strong>Dental</strong> Associationhttp://www.oda.orgAmerican <strong>Dental</strong> Hygienists’ Associationhttp://www.adha.org<strong>Ohio</strong> <strong>Dental</strong> Hygienists’ Associationhttp://www.odha.netAmerican <strong>Dental</strong> Assistants Associationhttp://www.dentalassistant.orgCDC, Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Reporthttp://www.cdc.gov/mmwrEPA, Antimicrobial Chemicalshttp://epa.gov/oppad001/chemregindex.htmFDAhttp://www.fda.govOSHA, Dentistry, Bloodborne Pathogenshttp://www.osha.gov/SLTC/dentistry/index.htmlhttp://www.osha.gov/SLTC/bloodbornepathogens/index.html


FORMSSection4FormsPermissible Practices Documentation for <strong>Dental</strong> HygienistsFormIf required, [See explanations in Section 1] <strong>the</strong> Permissible Practices Documentation for <strong>the</strong> <strong>Dental</strong> Hygienists Form isto be completed and maintained in <strong>the</strong> dental office in which <strong>the</strong> dental hygienist is performing any of<strong>the</strong> following functions:• Administration of intraoral block and infiltration local anes<strong>the</strong>sia• Administration of nitrous oxide-oxygen (N 2 O-O 2 ) minimal sedation• Monitoring of nitrous oxide-oxygen (N 2 O-O 2 ) minimal sedation• Expanded function dental auxiliary (EFDA)• Practice when <strong>the</strong> dentist is not physically presentThis form is also available on <strong>the</strong> <strong>Board</strong>’s website at:http://www.dental.ohio.gov/forms/dhdocumentation.pdfPermissible Practices Documentation for <strong>Dental</strong> AssistantsFormIf required, [See explanations in Section 1] <strong>the</strong> Permissible Practices Documentation for <strong>the</strong> <strong>Dental</strong> Assistants Form isto be completed and maintained in <strong>the</strong> dental office in which <strong>the</strong> dental assistant is performing any of <strong>the</strong>following functions:• Monitoring of nitrous oxide-oxygen (N 2 O-O 2 ) minimal sedation• <strong>Dental</strong> assistant radiography;• Pit and fissure sealants;• Coronal Polishing;• Expanded Function <strong>Dental</strong> Auxiliary (EFDA)This form is also available on <strong>the</strong> <strong>Board</strong>’s website at:15


FORMShttp://www.dental.ohio.gov/forms/dadoc.pdfInfection Control Evaluation FormThe Infection Control Evaluation Form is used by <strong>the</strong> <strong>Board</strong> during infection control inspections and may beutilized by dental offices to assist <strong>the</strong>m in achieving compliance with <strong>the</strong> <strong>Dental</strong> Practice Act in regards toinfection control.This form is also available on <strong>the</strong> <strong>Board</strong>’s website at:http://www.dental.ohio.gov/forms/icfform.pdf16


OHIO STATE DENTAL BOARD77 South High Street, 17 th floorColumbus, <strong>Ohio</strong> 43215-6135Phone: 614-466-2580 · Fax: 614-752-8995www.dental.ohio.govPERMISSIBLE PRACTICES DOCUMENTATION FOR DENTAL HYGIENISTSTHIS FORM AND ALL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION MUST BE ATTACHED AND MAINTAINED IN THE DENTAL OFFICE WHERETHE DENTAL HYGIENIST IS PRACTICING THE FOLLOWING DUTIES AND OR PROCEDURES:Administration of intraoral block and infiltration local anes<strong>the</strong>sia (complete Section 3)Administration of nitrous oxide-oxygen (N 2 O-O 2 ) minimal sedation (complete Section 4)Monitoring of nitrous oxide-oxygen (N 2 O-O 2 ) minimal sedation (complete Section 5)Expanded Function <strong>Dental</strong> Auxiliary Registration (complete Section 6)Practice when <strong>the</strong> dentist is not physically present (complete Section 7)Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate (complete Section 8)YOU MUST HAVE COMPLETED A BASIC LIFE-SUPPORT TRAINING COURSE CERTIFIED BY THE AMERICAN HEARTASSOCIATION, THE AMERICAN RED CROSS OR THE AMERICAN SAFETY AND HEALTH INSTITUTE AND REMAIN CURRENTAT ALL TIMES WHEN PERFORMING ANY OF THE DUTIES/FUNCTIONS OUTLINED IN THIS DOCUMENT.ALL SECTIONS OF THIS DOCUMENT MUST BE COMPLETED INDICATING THE DUTIESAND/OR FUNCTIONS YOU HAVE BEEN APPROPRIATELY TRAINED/EDUCATED TO PROVIDE.IF YOU DO NOT MEET THE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM THESEDUTIES/FUNCTIONS, CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IN THAT SECTION.SECTION 1LICENSE/CERTIFICATE HOLDER INFORMATIONName: <strong>Ohio</strong> License #:O<strong>the</strong>r Names Used: EFDA Registration #:OHASP Permit #:SECTION 2SUPERVISING DENTIST INFORMATIONName: License #:Name of Practice:Address:City: <strong>State</strong>: Zip Code:Definition: As supervising dentist, I have evaluated <strong>the</strong> above-named dental hygienist's skills and I have made a determination that thisdental hygienist has received <strong>the</strong> appropriate training and/or examination requirements for all permissible duties indicated on this form and iscompetent to perform <strong>the</strong>m. I fur<strong>the</strong>r attest that <strong>the</strong> information contained herein is true and accurate to <strong>the</strong> best of my knowledge and belief:Name (print):Date:Signature:


SECTION 3ADMINISTRATION OF INTRAORAL BLOCK AND INFILTRATION LOCAL ANESTHESIAIn order to be allowed to perform this function, you MUST be currently certified to perform basic life support through <strong>the</strong> AHA, ARC, or ASHI. Acopy of current AHA, ARC, or ASHI CPR Certification and copies of your certificate of completion of a course meeting <strong>the</strong> requirements foradministration of local anes<strong>the</strong>sia and report card OR o<strong>the</strong>r state authorization and curriculum OR o<strong>the</strong>r state authorization and attestationsfrom former employers must be attached.I do not meet <strong>the</strong> educational/training requirements to perform this function.I have completed a board-approved course in <strong>the</strong> administration of local anes<strong>the</strong>sia as set forth in <strong>Ohio</strong> Revised Code4715.231 that was provided by an ADA accredited dental or dental hygiene program and I have successfully passed<strong>the</strong> North East Regional <strong>Board</strong> of <strong>Dental</strong> Examiners, Inc. (NERB) Local Anes<strong>the</strong>sia Examination for <strong>Dental</strong> Hygienists or<strong>the</strong> Western Regional Examining <strong>Board</strong> (WREB) Local Anes<strong>the</strong>sia Examination (copy of transcript from ADA accrediteddental hygiene program or certificate of completion of 29-hour course along with a copy of report card attached).ORI am authorized to administer local anes<strong>the</strong>sia in ano<strong>the</strong>r state and I have completed a course or instruction that issubstantially equivalent to <strong>the</strong> required hours and content of <strong>the</strong> <strong>Board</strong>-approved local anes<strong>the</strong>sia course in <strong>Ohio</strong> as setforth in <strong>Ohio</strong> Revised Code 4715.231 (copy of o<strong>the</strong>r state authorization and a copy of curriculum attached).ORI am authorized to administer local anes<strong>the</strong>sia in ano<strong>the</strong>r state and within <strong>the</strong> forty-eight months immediatelypreceding my application for dental hygiene licensure in <strong>Ohio</strong>, I have documented twenty-four consecutive months ofexperience in <strong>the</strong> administration of local anes<strong>the</strong>sia in <strong>the</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r authorizing state (copy of o<strong>the</strong>r state authorizationand copies of attestations from former employers attached).BOARD-APPROVED COURSE & EXAMINATIONName of <strong>Dental</strong>/<strong>Dental</strong> Hygiene Program: Location (City, <strong>State</strong>): Date of Graduation:Name of Local Anes<strong>the</strong>sia Examination:Date of Completion:STATE(S) OF LICENSUREList all states in which you have been licensed to practice and hold or have held authorization to administer local anes<strong>the</strong>sia.<strong>State</strong>: License #: Date Issued: Date Expired:EMPLOYMENT HISTORYList all places/dates of employment to indicate 24 consecutive months of experience in <strong>the</strong> administration of local anes<strong>the</strong>sia. You may makecopies of this section if additional employment is required to document sufficient experience.Name: Phone #:Name of Practice:Address:Dates Practiced:Total Hours:City: <strong>State</strong>: Zip Code:Name: Phone #:Name of Practice:Address:Dates Practiced:Total Hours:City: <strong>State</strong>: Zip Code:~ 2 ~


SECTION 4ADMINISTRATION OF NITROUS OXIDE-OXYGEN (N 2 O-O 2 ) MINIMAL SEDATIONIn order to be allowed to perform this function, you MUST be currently certified to perform basic life support through <strong>the</strong> AHA, ARC, or ASHI. Acopy of current AHA, ARC, or ASHI CPR Certification and a copy of your certificate of completion of a course meeting <strong>the</strong> requirements foradministration of N 2 O-O 2 minimal sedation OR college transcript OR credential issued by ano<strong>the</strong>r state must be attached.I do not meet <strong>the</strong> educational/training requirements to perform this function.I have completed a six-hour course in <strong>the</strong> administration (initiate, adjust, monitor, and terminate) of nitrous oxideoxygen(N 2 O-O 2 ) minimal sedation through a Permanent Sponsor which met <strong>the</strong> curriculum requirements set forth in<strong>Ohio</strong> Administrative Code section 4715-9-01.2 and I have successfully passed <strong>the</strong> written examination and clinicalcompetency provided by <strong>the</strong> Permanent Sponsor (copy of certificate of completion attached)ORI have graduated on or after January 1, 2010 from an ADA accredited dental hygiene program and have completed <strong>the</strong>equivalent training within <strong>the</strong> dental hygiene curriculumORI hold a current dental hygiene license, certificate, permit, registration, or o<strong>the</strong>r credential issued by ano<strong>the</strong>r state for<strong>the</strong> administration of N 2 O-O 2 minimal sedation and <strong>the</strong> training received was substantially equivalent to <strong>the</strong> requiredhours, content and examination requirements in <strong>Ohio</strong> (see <strong>Ohio</strong> Administrative Code section 4715-9-01.2)COURSE INCLUDING EXAMINATIONName of Permanent Sponsor: Location (City, <strong>State</strong>): Date of Completion:Course Title:ADA ACCREDITED DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAMName of ADA Accredited <strong>Dental</strong> Hygiene Program: Location (City, <strong>State</strong>): Date of Graduation:STATE OF LICENSUREList <strong>the</strong> state in which you have been licensed to practice and hold a certificate, permit, registration or o<strong>the</strong>r credential to administer N 2 O-O 2minimal sedation.<strong>State</strong>: License #: Date Issued:~ 3 ~


SECTION 5MONITORING OF NITROUS OXIDE-OXYGEN (N 2 O-O 2 ) MINIMAL SEDATIONIn order to be allowed to perform this function, you MUST be currently certified to perform basic life support through <strong>the</strong> AHA, ARC, or ASHI. Acopy of current AHA, ARC, or ASHI CPR Certification and a copy of your certificate of completion of a course meeting <strong>the</strong> requirements formonitoring of N 2 O-O 2 minimal sedation must be attached.I do not meet <strong>the</strong> educational/training requirements to perform this function.I have completed a six-hour course in nitrous oxide-oxygen (N 2 O-O 2 ) minimal sedation monitoring through aPermanent Sponsor which met <strong>the</strong> curriculum requirements set forth in <strong>Ohio</strong> Administrative Code section 4715-11-02.1and I have successfully passed <strong>the</strong> written examination provided by <strong>the</strong> Permanent Sponsor(copy of certificate ofcompletion attached)ORI have graduated on or after January 1, 2010 from an ADA accredited program and have completed <strong>the</strong> equivalenttraining within <strong>the</strong> curriculum (copy of dental hygiene transcript attached)COURSE INCLUDING EXAMINATIONName of Permanent Sponsor: Location (City, <strong>State</strong>): Date of Completion:Course Title:ADA ACCREDITED DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAMName of ADA Accredited Program: Location (City, <strong>State</strong>): Date of Completion:SECTION 6EXPANDED FUNCTION DENTAL AUXILIARY (EFDA) REGISTRATIONIn order to be allowed to perform <strong>the</strong>se functions, you MUST hold a current registration as an EFDA from <strong>the</strong> <strong>Board</strong>. A copy of your current<strong>Board</strong>-issued Expanded Funcation <strong>Dental</strong> Auxiliary Registration along with a copy of your current renewal receipt card must be attached.I do not meet <strong>the</strong> educational/training requirements to perform this function.I have completed an educational program which was a minimum of 180 hours of coursework, of which 100 hours werepreclinical and didactic, and 80 hour were clinical, through an ADA-accredited educational institution or a college oruniversity accredited by <strong>the</strong> Higher Learning Commission of <strong>the</strong> North Central Association of Colleges and Schools andI have successfully passed <strong>the</strong> standardized testing provided by <strong>the</strong> Commission on <strong>Dental</strong> Testing in <strong>Ohio</strong>, or anexamination accepted by <strong>the</strong> <strong>Board</strong> as an examination of competency to practice as an expanded function dentalauxiliary (see <strong>Ohio</strong> Revised Code 4715.39(D) and <strong>Ohio</strong> Administrative Code 4715-11-04.2).~ 4 ~


SECTION 7PRACTICE WHEN THE DENTIST IS NOT PHYSICALLY PRESENTIn order to be allowed to perform this function, you MUST be currently certified to perform basic life support through <strong>the</strong> AHA, ARC, or ASHI. Acopy of current AHA, ARC, or ASHI CPR Certification and a copy of your certificate of completion of a four (4) hour <strong>Board</strong>-approved coursemeeting <strong>the</strong> requirements for identification and prevention of potential medical emergencies must be attached.I do not meet <strong>the</strong> educational/training requirements to perform this function.I have documented two years and 3,000 hours of experience in <strong>the</strong> practice of dental hygiene and I have successfullycompleted a four-hour board-approved course in <strong>the</strong> identification and prevention of potential medical emergenciesthrough a Permanent Sponsor, subsequent to completion of my dental hygiene practice experience. (copy of certificateof completion attached)COURSEName of Permanent Sponsor: Location (City, <strong>State</strong>): Date of Completion:Course Title:EMPLOYMENT HISTORY<strong>Dental</strong> hygienists must have at least two (2) years of active practice and at least 3,000 hours of experience in <strong>the</strong> practice of dental hygiene inorder to be allowed to perform this function. You may make copies of this section if additional employment is required to document sufficientexperience.Name: Phone #:Name of Practice:Address:Dates Practiced:Total Hours:City: <strong>State</strong>: Zip Code:Name: Phone #:Name of Practice:Address:Dates Practiced:Total Hours:City: <strong>State</strong>: Zip Code:Name: Phone #:Name of Practice:Address:Dates Practiced:Total Hours:City: <strong>State</strong>: Zip Code:Name: Phone #:Name of Practice:Address:Dates Practiced:Total Hours:City: <strong>State</strong>: Zip Code:~ 5 ~


SECTION 8CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR) CERTIFICATEI certify that I have completed and am current in a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) course provided by <strong>the</strong>American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or <strong>the</strong> American Safety and Health Institute pursuant to <strong>Ohio</strong>Revised Code 4715.251 and/or <strong>Ohio</strong> Administrative Code sections 4715-9-01.1, 4715-9-01.2, and 4715-9-01.3when performing <strong>the</strong> following:• Administration of intraoral block and infiltration local anes<strong>the</strong>sia; and/or• Administration of nitrous oxide-oxygen (N 2 O-O 2 ) minimal sedation; and/or• Monitoring of nitrous oxide-oxygen (N 2 O-O 2 ) minimal sedation; or• practicing while <strong>the</strong> supervising dentist is not physically present, subject to <strong>the</strong> guidelines set forth in<strong>Ohio</strong> Administrative Code section 4715-9-05Signature:Date:SECTION 9HEPATITIS B IMMUNIZATION/INNOCULATIONI certify that I have immunity to or immunization against <strong>the</strong> hepatitis B virus. Attach one or both of <strong>the</strong> followingsupporting documentation:• Medical documentation reflecting dates of <strong>the</strong> hepatitis B series acceptable to <strong>the</strong> <strong>Board</strong>; and/or• Surface antibody blood titer with results indicating positive, reactive or levels greater than 9.9.SECTION 10ATTESTATIONI have read <strong>the</strong> information in this form and have indicated truthfully, fully and completely those duties which Ihave been appropriately trained to provide in my scope of practice as a dental hygienist. I fur<strong>the</strong>r certify that Ihave read carefully and understand <strong>the</strong> law and rules pertaining to <strong>the</strong> practice of dental hygiene, specificallyregarding <strong>the</strong> aforementioned permissible duties and <strong>the</strong> education, training, examination and documentationrequirements. I fully understand that falsification of any documentation may result in formal action by <strong>the</strong> <strong>Ohio</strong><strong>State</strong> <strong>Dental</strong> <strong>Board</strong>.Signature:Date:ATTENTIONTHIS FORM (PAGES 1-6), ALONG WITH ALL SUPPORTING INFORMATION ATTACHED, SHALLBE MAINTAINED IN THE FACILITY(S) WHERE THE DENTAL HYGIENIST IS WORKING AND BEMADE AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY UPON REQUEST.DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETION OF COURSES AND SUCCESSFUL EXAMINATION RESULTSARE YOUR PERMANENT RECORD. THE OHIO STATE DENTAL BOARD DOES NOT RECEIVENOR RETAIN COPIES OF YOUR DOCUMENTATION AND WILL NOT ISSUECERTIFICATES/LICENSES FOR THESE DUTIES/FUNCTIONS.~ 6 ~


OHIO STATE DENTAL BOARD77 South High Street, 17 th floorColumbus, <strong>Ohio</strong> 43215-6135Phone: 614-466-2580 · Fax: 614-752-8995www.dental.ohio.govPERMISSIBLE PRACTICES DOCUMENTATION FOR DENTAL ASSISTANTSTHIS FORM AND COPIES OF ALL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION ATTACHED MUST BE MAINTAINED IN THE DENTAL OFFICEWHERE THE DENTAL ASSISTANT IS PRACTICING THE FOLLOWING DUTIES AND OR PROCEDURES:Basic Qualified PersonnelMonitoring of nitrous oxide-oxygen (N 2 O-O 2 ) minimal sedation (complete Section 3)<strong>Dental</strong> Assistant Radiographer Certificate (complete Section 4)Certified <strong>Dental</strong> AssistantPit and fissure sealants (complete Section 5)Coronal Polishing Certificate (complete Section 6)Expanded Function <strong>Dental</strong> AuxiliaryExpanded Function <strong>Dental</strong> Auxiliary Registration (complete Section 7)ALL SECTIONS OF THIS DOCUMENT MUST BE COMPLETED INDICATING THE DUTIES AND/OR FUNCTIONSYOU HAVE BEEN APPROPRIATELY TRAINED/EDUCATED TO PROVIDE. IF YOU DO NOT MEET THESPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM THESE DUTIES/FUNCTIONS, CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX INTHAT SECTION.SECTION 1CERTIFICATE/REGISTRATION HOLDER INFORMATIONName: Radiographer Cert. #:O<strong>the</strong>r Names Used: Coronal Polishing Cert. #:EFDA Registration #:SECTION 2SUPERVISING DENTIST INFORMATIONName: <strong>Ohio</strong> License #:Name of Practice:Address:City: <strong>State</strong>: Zip Code:Definition: As supervising dentist, I have evaluated <strong>the</strong> above-named dental assistant’s skills and I have made a determination that thisdental assistant has received <strong>the</strong> appropriate training and/or examination requirements for all permissible duties indicated on this form and iscompetent to perform <strong>the</strong>m. I fur<strong>the</strong>r attest that <strong>the</strong> information contained herein is true and accurate to <strong>the</strong> best of my knowledge and belief:Name (print):Date:Signature:


SECTION 3MONITORING OF NITROUS OXIDE-OXYGEN (N 2 O-O 2 ) MINIMAL SEDATIONIn order to be allowed to perform this function, you MUST be currently certified to perform basic life support through <strong>the</strong> AHA, ARC, or ASHI. Acopy of current AHA, ARC, or ASHI CPR Certification and a copy of your certificate of completion of a course meeting <strong>the</strong> requirements formonitoring of N 2 O-O 2 minimal sedation must be attached.I do not meet <strong>the</strong> educational/training requirements to perform this function.I have completed a six-hour course in nitrous oxide-oxygen (N 2 O-O 2 ) minimal sedation monitoring and I havesuccessfully passed <strong>the</strong> written examination provided by a Permanent Sponsor which met <strong>the</strong> curriculum requirementsset forth in <strong>Ohio</strong> Administrative Code section 4715-11-02.1 (attach a copy of <strong>the</strong> certificate of completion for <strong>the</strong> courseand <strong>the</strong> examination).ORI have graduated on or after January 1, 2010 from an ADA accredited program and have completed <strong>the</strong> equivalenttraining within <strong>the</strong> curriculum as set forth in <strong>Ohio</strong> Administrative Code section 4715-11-02.1(B)(2) (attach a copy of <strong>the</strong>curriculum indicating compliance with <strong>the</strong> requirements).ORI hold a current dental auxiliary license, certificate, permit, registration, or o<strong>the</strong>r credential issued by ano<strong>the</strong>r state for<strong>the</strong> monitoring of N 2 O-O 2 minimal sedation and <strong>the</strong> training received was substantially equivalent to <strong>the</strong> required hours,content and examination requirements set forth in <strong>Ohio</strong> Administrative Code section 4715-11-02.1(B)(1) (attach a copyof <strong>the</strong> license/certificate/permit/registration or o<strong>the</strong>r credential from ano<strong>the</strong>r state along with a copy of <strong>the</strong> specificeducation and examination requirements).NITROUS OXIDE-OXYGEN (N 2 O-O 2 ) MINIMAL SEDATION MONITORING COURSEName of Permanent Sponsor: Location (City, <strong>State</strong>): Date of Completion:Course Title:ADA ACCREDITED PROGRAMName of ADA Accredited Program: Location (City, <strong>State</strong>): Date of Completion:STATE CERTIFICATE/REGISTRATION/PERMITList <strong>the</strong> state in which you hold a certificate, permit, registration or o<strong>the</strong>r credential allowing you to monitor N 2 O-O 2 minimal sedation.<strong>State</strong>: License #: Date Issued: Date Expired:Basic Qualified Personnel must have at least two (2) years of active practice and at least 3,000 hours of experience in <strong>the</strong> practice of dentalassisting in order to be allowed to perform this function.EMPLOYMENT HISTORY FOR SECTION 3List all places/dates of employment to indicate a minimum of two (2) years of active practice and at least 3,000 hours of experience in <strong>the</strong>practice of dental assisting. You may make copies of this section if additional employment is required to document sufficient experience.Dentists Name: Phone #:Name of Practice:Address:Dates Practiced:Total Hours:City: <strong>State</strong>: Zip Code:Name: Phone #:Name of Practice:Address:Dates Practiced:Total Hours:City: <strong>State</strong>: Zip Code:~ 2 ~


SECTION 4DENTAL ASSISTANT RADIOGRAPHER CERTIFICATEIn order to be allowed to perform this function, you MUST have received a <strong>Dental</strong> Assistant Radiographer’s certificate from <strong>the</strong> <strong>Board</strong>. A copy ofyour <strong>Board</strong>-issued <strong>Dental</strong> Assistant Radiographer Certificate along with a copy of your current renewal receipt card must be attached.I do not meet <strong>the</strong> educational/training/<strong>Board</strong> certification requirements to perform this function.I have completed a 7-hour board-approved dental assistant radiographer initial training course, including <strong>the</strong> clinicalrequirements, through an accredited educational institution or program or a permanent sponsor of <strong>the</strong> <strong>Board</strong> (see <strong>Ohio</strong>Revised Code 4715.231);ORI am a currently Certified <strong>Dental</strong> Assistant (CDA) through <strong>the</strong> <strong>Dental</strong> Assisting National <strong>Board</strong> (DANB) or a currentCertified <strong>Ohio</strong> <strong>Dental</strong> Assistant (CODA) through <strong>the</strong> <strong>Ohio</strong> Commission on <strong>Dental</strong> Assistant Certification (OCDAC) (see<strong>Ohio</strong> Revised Code 4715.231);ORI hold a current license, certificate, or o<strong>the</strong>r credential issued by ano<strong>the</strong>r state that <strong>the</strong> board determines usesstandards for dental assistant radiographers that are at least equal to those established by <strong>State</strong> <strong>Dental</strong> <strong>Board</strong> rules.SECTION 5PIT AND FISSURE SEALANTSIn order to be allowed to perform this function, you MUST be a currently Certified <strong>Dental</strong> Assistant (CDA) through <strong>the</strong> <strong>Dental</strong> Assisting National<strong>Board</strong> (DANB) or a currently Certified <strong>Ohio</strong> <strong>Dental</strong> Assistant (CODA) through <strong>the</strong> <strong>Ohio</strong> Commission on <strong>Dental</strong> Assistant Certification (OCDAC). Acopy of current DANB or OCDAC Certification and a copy of your certificate of completion of a course meeting <strong>the</strong> requirements for pit andfissure sealants must be attached.I do not meet <strong>the</strong> educational/training requirements to perform this function.I have completed an eight-hour course in <strong>the</strong> application of sealants consisting of at least 2 hours of didactic instructionand 6 hours of clinical instruction through an ADA-accredited educational institution or college or a program providedby a <strong>Board</strong> approved or accepted sponsor of continuing education.COURSEName of ADA Accredited Institution or College or Sponsor: Location (City, <strong>State</strong>): Date of Completion:Course Title:SECTION 6CORONAL POLISHING CERTIFICATEIn order to be allowed to perform this function, you MUST be a currently Certified <strong>Dental</strong> Assistant (CDA) through <strong>the</strong> <strong>Dental</strong> Assisting National<strong>Board</strong> (DANB) or a currently Certified <strong>Ohio</strong> <strong>Dental</strong> Assistant (CODA) through <strong>the</strong> <strong>Ohio</strong> Commission on <strong>Dental</strong> Assistant Certification (OCDAC)AND you MUST have received a Coronal Polishing certificate from <strong>the</strong> <strong>Board</strong>. A copy of current DANB or OCDAC Certification and <strong>Board</strong> CoronalPolishing certificate must be attached.I do not meet <strong>the</strong> educational/training/<strong>Board</strong> certification requirements to perform this function.I have completed a 7-hour board-approved coronal polishing course (3 didactic and 4 clinical hours), including <strong>the</strong>clinical evaluation component, through an ADA-accredited educational institution or a college or university accreditedby <strong>the</strong> Higher Learning Commission of <strong>the</strong> North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and I have successfullypassed <strong>the</strong> standardized testing provided by <strong>the</strong> <strong>Dental</strong> Assisting National <strong>Board</strong>, <strong>the</strong> <strong>Ohio</strong> Commission on <strong>Dental</strong>Assistant Certification, or <strong>the</strong> educational institution wherein I successfully completed my approved training. (see <strong>Ohio</strong>Revised Code 4715.39 and <strong>Ohio</strong> Administrative Code 4715-11-03.1);ORI am a currently Certified <strong>Dental</strong> Assistant (CDA) through <strong>the</strong> <strong>Dental</strong> Assisting National <strong>Board</strong> (DANB) or a currentCertified <strong>Ohio</strong> <strong>Dental</strong> Assistant (CODA) through <strong>the</strong> <strong>Ohio</strong> Commission on <strong>Dental</strong> Assistant Certification (OCDAC) and Ihold a current license, certificate, or o<strong>the</strong>r credential issued by ano<strong>the</strong>r state that <strong>the</strong> board determines uses standardsthat are at least equal to those established by <strong>State</strong> <strong>Dental</strong> <strong>Board</strong> rules. (see <strong>Ohio</strong> Revised Code 4715.39 and <strong>Ohio</strong>Administrative Code 4715-11-03.1).~ 3 ~


SECTION 7EXPANDED FUNCTION DENTAL AUXILIARY REGISTRATIONIn order to be allowed to perform <strong>the</strong>se functions, you MUST hold a current registration as an EFDA from <strong>the</strong> <strong>Board</strong>. A copy of your current<strong>Board</strong>-issued Expanded Funcation <strong>Dental</strong> Auxiliary Registration along with a copy of your current renewal receipt card must be attached.I do not meet <strong>the</strong> educational/training requirements to perform this function.I have completed an educational program which was a minimum of 180 hours of coursework, of which 100 hours werepreclinical and didactic, and 80 hour were didactic, through an ADA-accredited educational institution or a college oruniversity accredited by <strong>the</strong> Higher Learning Commission of <strong>the</strong> North Central Association of Colleges and Schools andI have successfully passed <strong>the</strong> standardized testing provided by <strong>the</strong> Commission on <strong>Dental</strong> Testing in <strong>Ohio</strong>, or anexamination accepted by <strong>the</strong> <strong>Board</strong> as an examination of competency to practice as an expanded function dentalauxiliary (see <strong>Ohio</strong> Revised Code 4715.39(D) and <strong>Ohio</strong> Administrative Code 4715-11-04.2).SECTION 8CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR) CERTIFICATEI certify that I have completed and am current in a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) course provided by <strong>the</strong>American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or <strong>the</strong> American Safety and Health Institute pursuant to <strong>Ohio</strong>Revised Code 4715.62 and/or <strong>Ohio</strong> Administrative Code sections 4715-11-02.1, 4715-11-02.2, and 4715-11-04.1when performing <strong>the</strong> following:• Monitoring of nitrous oxide-oxygen (N 2 O-O 2 ) minimal sedation; and/or• Expanded Function <strong>Dental</strong> Auxiliary (EFDA) duties.SECTION 9HEPATITIS B IMMUNIZATION/INNOCULATIONI certify that I have immunity to or immunization against <strong>the</strong> hepatitis B virus. Attach one or both of <strong>the</strong> followingsupporting documentation:• Medical documentation reflecting dates of <strong>the</strong> hepatitis B series acceptable to <strong>the</strong> <strong>Board</strong>; and/or• Surface antibody blood titer with results indicating positive, reactive or levels greater than 9.9.SECTION 10ATTESTATIONI have read <strong>the</strong> information in this form and have indicated truthfully, fully and completely those duties which I have beenappropriately trained to provide in my scope of practice as a dental assistant. I fur<strong>the</strong>r certify that I have read carefully andunderstand <strong>the</strong> law and rules pertaining to <strong>the</strong> practice of dental assisting, specifically regarding <strong>the</strong> aforementioned permissibleduties and <strong>the</strong> education, training, examination and documentation requirements. I fully understand that falsification of anydocumentation may result in formal action by <strong>the</strong> <strong>Ohio</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>Dental</strong> <strong>Board</strong>.Signature:Date:ATTENTIONTHIS FORM (PAGES 1-4), ALONG WITH COPIES OF ALL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATIONATTACHED, SHALL BE MAINTAINED IN ALL FACILITY(S) WHERE THE DENTAL ASSISTANT ISWORKING AND BE MADE AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY UPON REQUEST.~ 4 ~


<strong>Ohio</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>Dental</strong> <strong>Board</strong>Infection Control Evaluation FormName:Date:Address:Practice name: Phone #:Investigator: ________________________ Case #:____________ County #:_____A) Heat Sterilization: Yes No Steam # ___ Chemical # ___ Dry #___B) Weekly Biological Testing: Yes No If No – How often?Independent Entity ___________________ In-<strong>Office</strong> ________________ Control: Yes NoC) Chemical Sterilization: Yes N/A What BrandD) Disposables not disposed of:Heat SterilizedE) High speed handpieces: # ______ Yes NoContra-Angles Yes No N/ANose Cones/Hyg. Handpieces Yes No N/ABurs Yes No N/AEndodontic Files/Reamers Yes No N/AHand Instruments Yes No N/AOrthodontic Instruments Yes No N/AProphy Angles Yes No N/AAir/Water Syringe Tips Yes No N/AMetal Impression Trays Yes No N/AUltra Sonic Scalers Yes No N/AIntra-Oral Radiography Equip Yes No N/AO<strong>the</strong>rF) Wrap utilized (when needed): Yes No N/A Changed Between Pts: Yes NoG) Surface Disinfectant Used: Yes No What BrandUsed According to Manf. Inst. Yes NoH) Sharps Container(Approved): Yes No If No – What kind of container? ___________I) Gloves: Yes No If No – Who?Masks (when needed): Yes No If No – Who?Eye Protection w/Side Shieldsand/or Chin Length Face Shield Yes No If No – Who?


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