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IN Code § 25-13-2-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 13. Dental Hygienists|Chapter 2. Continuing Education|25-13-2-2. "Approved Organization" Defined

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "approved organization" means the following:(1) United States Department of Education.(2) Council on Post-Secondary Education.(3) National Dental Association.(4) American Dental Association.(5) Academy of General Dentistry.(6) National Dental Hygiene Association.(7) American Dental Hygiene Association.(8) Council on Hospital Dental Services.(9) American Medical Association.(10) Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals.(11) Joint Commission on Healthcare Organizations.(12) Study clubs approved by the board.(13) Federal, state, and local government agencies.(14) International organizations approved by the American Dental Association.(15) A college or other teaching institution accredited by the United States Department of Education or the Council on Post-Secondary Education.(16) A national, state, district, or local organization that operates as an affiliated entity under the approval of an organization listed in subdivisions (1) through (14).(17) An internship or a residency program conducted in a hospital that has been approved by an organization listed in subdivisions (1) through (15).(18) Any other organization or individual approved by the board.As added by P.L.185-1991, SEC.5.
IN Code § 25-13-2-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 13. Dental Hygienists|Chapter 2. Continuing Education|25-13-2-3. "Continuing Education Course" Defined

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "continuing education course" means an orderly process of instruction designed to directly enhance the practicing dental hygienist's knowledge and skill in providing relevant dental hygiene services that is approved by an approved organization.As added by P.L.185-1991, SEC.5.
IN Code § 25-13-2-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 13. Dental Hygienists|Chapter 2. Continuing Education|25-13-2-4. "License Period" Defined

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "license period" means the two (2) year period beginning on March 2, 1992, and every two (2) years thereafter.As added by P.L.185-1991, SEC.5.
IN Code § 25-13-2-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 13. Dental Hygienists|Chapter 2. Continuing Education|25-13-2-5. "Study Club" Defined

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "study club" means a group of at least five (5) dental hygienists who do the following:(1) Organize for the purpose of scientific study.(2) Operate under the direction of elected officers.(3) Maintain written bylaws.(4) Conduct regular meetings.(5) Maintain written attendance records of all meetings.As added by P.L.185-1991, SEC.5.
IN Code § 25-13-2-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 13. Dental Hygienists|Chapter 2. Continuing Education|25-13-2-6. Dental Hygienist Continuing Education Requirements

Sec. 6. (a) A dental hygienist must complete at least nineteen (19) credit hours in continuing education courses each license period.(b) Credit hours may be applied under this section only toward the credit hour requirement for the license period during which the credit hours are earned.(c) During a license period, a dental hygienist may not earn more than five (5) credit hours toward the requirements under this section for continuing education courses that relate specifically to the area of practice management.(d) During a license period, at least half of the required minimum credit hours must be earned through live presentations or live workshops.As added by P.L.185-1991, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.179-1996, SEC.2; P.L.105-2008, SEC.28; P.L.103-2011, SEC.9; P.L.155-2016, SEC.4; P.L.35-2020, SEC.6.
IN Code § 25-13-2-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 13. Dental Hygienists|Chapter 2. Continuing Education|25-13-2-7. Award of Credit Hours

Sec. 7. Credit hours under section 6 of this chapter must be awarded as follows:(1) A course presented by a college under a regular curriculum is awarded one (1) credit hour for each lecture hour attended.(2) A course not listed in subdivision (1) is awarded one (1) credit hour for each lecture hour and two (2) credit hours for each participation hour of the course.(3) A speech, lecture, or other presentation by a dental hygienist is awarded two (2) credit hours if the following conditions are met:(A) The presentation concerns a subject that would be suitable for a continuing education course.(B) The subject of the presentation is eligible for credit only one (1) time, regardless of the number of times the subject is presented.(C) The presenting dental hygienist maintains a record of the time, place, and date of the presentation.(D) The presentation is sponsored by an approved organization.(E) Not more than four (4) credit hours are awarded to the dental hygienist under this subdivision during any license period.(4) Attendance at a state, regional, or national meeting sponsored by an approved organization is awarded one (1) credit hour.(5) Attendance at a meeting of a study club that uses films, audio cassettes, live presentations, or written materials sponsored by the American Dental Hygienist Association is awarded one (1) credit hour. However, a dental hygienist may not receive credit under this subdivision for more than four (4) credit hours during a license period.(6) Attendance at a meeting of a study club featuring a guest speaker whose presentation concerns a subject suitable for a continuing education course is awarded one (1) credit hour for each hour attended.(7) A home study course that is presented by an approved organization and meets the requirements under this subdivision is awarded the same number of credit hours given to courses provided by a college. If the approved organization does not assess credit hours to a course under this subdivision, the course is awarded one (1) credit hour for each hour of study material. Subject matter of the course may be presented by written, audio, or video materials.(8) There is no limit on the number of credit hours a dental hygienist may earn if the course is an approved course offered by another dental hygienist.As added by P.L.185-1991, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.119-1992, SEC.1; P.L.35-2020, SEC.7.
IN Code § 25-13-2-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 13. Dental Hygienists|Chapter 2. Continuing Education|25-13-2-9. Compliance

Sec. 9. The board and the dental hygienist shall comply with the requirements under IC 25-1-4 concerning continuing education.As added by P.L.185-1991, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.269-2001, SEC.8; P.L.157-2006, SEC.56.
IN Code § 25-13-2-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 13. Dental Hygienists|Chapter 2. Continuing Education|25-13-2-10. Board Supervision of Course Offerings; Rules

Sec. 10. (a) A member of the board may attend or monitor a continuing education course.(b) An approved organization must provide the board with course information or materials requested by the board.(c) If the board determines that an approved organization does not meet the requirements of this chapter, the board shall do the following:(1) Provide written notification to the organization of the noncompliance specifying the items of noncompliance and the conditions of reinstatement.(2) Deny credit hours awarded by the organization from the time that the organization receives a notice until the date of reinstatement.(d) The board shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this chapter.As added by P.L.185-1991, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.103-2011, SEC.10.
IN Code § 25-13-3-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 13. Dental Hygienists|Chapter 3. Access Practice Agreements|25-13-3-1. Definitions

Sec. 1. The definitions in IC 25-13-1-2 apply to this chapter.As added by P.L.30-2018, SEC.2.
IN Code § 25-13-3-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 13. Dental Hygienists|Chapter 3. Access Practice Agreements|25-13-3-2. "Access Practice Agreement"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "access practice agreement" means an agreement that:(1) is entered into by a licensed dentist and a dental hygienist that allows the dental hygienist to provide preventive dental hygiene services directly to a patient; and(2) complies with the requirements of this chapter.As added by P.L.30-2018, SEC.2.
IN Code § 25-13-3-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 13. Dental Hygienists|Chapter 3. Access Practice Agreements|25-13-3-3. "Access Practice Dentist"

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "access practice dentist" means a licensed dentist who is licensed under IC 25-14 and has entered into an access practice agreement under this chapter with a dental hygienist.As added by P.L.30-2018, SEC.2.
IN Code § 25-13-3-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 13. Dental Hygienists|Chapter 3. Access Practice Agreements|25-13-3-4. Unauthorized Services Prohibited

Sec. 4. This chapter does not allow a dental hygienist to provide services specifically prohibited in the access practice agreement.As added by P.L.30-2018, SEC.2.
IN Code § 25-13-3-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 13. Dental Hygienists|Chapter 3. Access Practice Agreements|25-13-3-5. Requirements for Dental Hygiene Services; Subsequent Therapeutic Procedures

Sec. 5. (a) A dental hygienist who meets the following requirements may provide preventive dental hygiene services directly to a patient without a prior examination, presence, or authorization of the access practice dentist:(1) The dental hygienist is licensed under IC 25-13-1.(2) The dental hygienist has at least two thousand (2,000) documented clinical hours of dental hygiene services during two (2) years of active practice under the direct supervision of a dentist.(3) The dental hygienist has entered into an access practice agreement that meets the requirements under section 6 of this chapter with a licensed dentist.(4) The dental hygienist maintains liability insurance that meets the requirements under section 10 of this chapter.(5) Before providing dental hygiene services to a patient under an access practice agreement, the dental hygienist has obtained a signed consent form that includes the information under section 11 of this chapter.(6) The dental hygienist has met any other requirements of this chapter.(b) A dental hygienist who meets the requirements under subsection (a) and has provided preventive dental hygiene services directly to a patient under an access practice agreement may not perform subsequent therapeutic procedures on the patient under an access practice agreement until after the access practice dentist has performed a clinical evaluation of the patient.As added by P.L.30-2018, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.90-2019, SEC.13.
IN Code § 25-13-3-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 13. Dental Hygienists|Chapter 3. Access Practice Agreements|25-13-3-6. Access Practice Agreement Requirements

Sec. 6. (a) An access practice agreement between a dental hygienist and an access practice dentist must meet the following requirements:(1) The access practice agreement must be in writing, dated, and signed by the dental hygienist, the access practice dentist, and a representative of the setting where the access practice services will be performed.(2) The access practice agreement must contain protocols prepared by the access practice dentist and dental hygienist to be used by the dental hygienist when treating patients.(3) The access practice agreement must be reviewed by the dental hygienist and access practice dentist at least every two (2) years and signed and dated when the agreement is reviewed.(b) The dental hygienist and access practice dentist must do the following:(1) Maintain a copy of the access practice agreement while the agreement is active and for two (2) years after cessation of the access practice agreement.(2) Provide a copy of the access practice agreement to the board upon request.As added by P.L.30-2018, SEC.2.
IN Code § 25-13-3-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 13. Dental Hygienists|Chapter 3. Access Practice Agreements|25-13-3-7. Release of Information Forms; Dental Assistant Supervision

Sec. 7. (a) If needed, a dental hygienist shall obtain signed release of information forms allowing the dental hygienist to access the patient's medical and dental records.(b) A dental hygienist may use or supervise a dental assistant while providing services under an access practice agreement. However, the dental assistant may not provide direct clinical services to a patient.As added by P.L.30-2018, SEC.2.
IN Code § 25-13-3-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 13. Dental Hygienists|Chapter 3. Access Practice Agreements|25-13-3-8. Availability of Access Practice Dentist; Appointment of Emergency Contact Dentist

Sec. 8. An access practice dentist shall reside in the county or adjacent county and be available to provide emergency communication and consultation with the dental hygienist who is providing services under an access practice agreement. The access practice dentist shall appoint another licensed dentist in case the access practice dentist cannot be contacted for emergency communication and consultation.As added by P.L.30-2018, SEC.2.
IN Code § 25-13-3-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 13. Dental Hygienists|Chapter 3. Access Practice Agreements|25-13-3-9. Records

Sec. 9. (a) An access practice dentist shall maintain the records of the patients who are treated under an access practice agreement. If another licensed dentist provides follow-up treatment, the access practice dentist shall transfer the records to the licensed dentist. The patient's records must be maintained for the period required under IC 16-39-7.(b) An access practice dentist and dental hygienist shall use electronic charting to create and maintain the records of the patients who are treated under an access practice agreement.As added by P.L.30-2018, SEC.2.
IN Code § 25-13-3-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 13. Dental Hygienists|Chapter 3. Access Practice Agreements|25-13-3-10. Malpractice Liability Insurance

Sec. 10. A dental hygienist who provides services under an access practice agreement shall maintain malpractice liability insurance.As added by P.L.30-2018, SEC.2.
IN Code § 25-13-3-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 13. Dental Hygienists|Chapter 3. Access Practice Agreements|25-13-3-11. Consent Form

Sec. 11. (a) A dental hygienist must obtain a signed consent form before providing dental hygiene services under an access practice agreement. The consent form must be signed by:(1) the patient; or(2) a parent or legal guardian of the patient if the patient is a minor or is an incapacitated person.(b) A copy of the signed consent form must be provided to the patient or the parent or legal guardian of the patient.As added by P.L.30-2018, SEC.2.
IN Code § 25-13-3-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 13. Dental Hygienists|Chapter 3. Access Practice Agreements|25-13-3-12. Requirements After Providing Dental Hygiene Services

Sec. 12. (a) After providing dental hygiene services to a patient, the dental hygienist shall provide the patient or the parent or legal guardian of the patient with the following written information:(1) Complete contact information, including the name, telephone number, and license number, of the dental hygienist who provided the services.(2) Emergency contact information of the dental hygienist and the access practice dentist and any necessary protocols in the event of emergency.(3) A list of the treatment provided, including, when applicable, billing codes, fees, and tooth numbers.(4) A description of any further treatment that is needed or recommended.(5) A statement that includes the following:(A) The patient may choose to have dental services at a location where dental care is not normally provided.(B) Dental hygiene services do not include a comprehensive dental examination.(b) The access practice dental hygienist must recommend that the patient see a dentist and provide a list of at least three (3) dentists for comprehensive dental care. The list must include the access practice dentist.As added by P.L.30-2018, SEC.2.
IN Code § 25-13-3-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 13. Dental Hygienists|Chapter 3. Access Practice Agreements|25-13-3-13. Authorized Practice Setting or Facility

Sec. 13. A dental hygienist may practice in any setting or facility that is documented in the dental hygienist's access practice agreement.As added by P.L.30-2018, SEC.2.
IN Code § 25-13-3-14 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 13. Dental Hygienists|Chapter 3. Access Practice Agreements|25-13-3-14. Termination of Access Practice Agreement

Sec. 14. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), the access practice dentist or dental hygienist may terminate an access practice agreement upon:(1) providing thirty (30) days written notice to the other party; and(2) if applicable, transferring to the access practice dentist all patient records subject to the access practice agreement.(b) If an immediate termination of the dental hygienist's employment takes place, all patient records subject to the access practice agreement must be transferred to the access practice dentist not more than one (1) business day after the immediate termination.As added by P.L.30-2018, SEC.2.
IN Code § 25-14-1-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 14. Dentists|Chapter 1. Regulation of Dentists; Creation of Board|25-14-1-1. Necessity for License

Sec. 1. (a) Except as permitted under this chapter, it is unlawful for any person to practice dentistry in Indiana who is not licensed under this chapter.(b) This chapter does not prohibit:(1) a hospital;(2) a public health clinic;(3) a federally qualified health center;(4) a rural health center;(5) a charitable health clinic;(6) a governmental entity;(7) a contractor or subcontractor of a governmental entity; or(8) another entity specified by a rule of the board;from providing dental health services if the dental health services are provided by dentists (licensed under this chapter) or dental hygienists (licensed under IC 25-13).Formerly: Acts 1913, c.138, s.1. As amended by P.L.102-2000, SEC.1.
IN Code § 25-14-1-1.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 14. Dentists|Chapter 1. Regulation of Dentists; Creation of Board|25-14-1-1.5. Definitions

Sec. 1.5. The following definitions apply throughout this article:(1) "Agency" refers to the Indiana professional licensing agency established by IC 25-1-5-3.(2) "Board" refers to the state board of dentistry established under this chapter.(3) "Deep sedation" means a drug induced depression of consciousness during which cardiovascular function is usually maintained and the individual may:(A) not be easily aroused;(B) be able to respond purposefully following repeated or painful stimulation;(C) have an impaired ability to independently maintain ventilatory function;(D) require assistance in maintaining a patent airway; and(E) have inadequate spontaneous ventilation.(4) "Dental assistant" means a qualified dental staff member, other than a licensed dental hygienist, who assists a licensed dentist with patient care while working under the dentist's direct supervision.(5) "Direct supervision" means that a licensed dentist is physically present in the facility when patient care is provided by the dental assistant.(6) "Enteral route of administration" means a technique of administering an agent so that it is absorbed through the gastrointestinal tract or oral mucosa.(7) "General anesthesia" means a drug induced loss of consciousness during which cardiovascular function may be impaired and the individual:(A) is not arousable, even by painful stimulation;(B) often has an impaired ability to independently maintain ventiliatory function;(C) often requires assistance in maintaining a patent airway; and(D) may require positive pressure ventilation because of depressed spontaneous ventilation or drug induced depression of neuromuscular function.(8) "INSPECT program" means the Indiana scheduled prescription electronic collection and tracking program established by IC 25-1-13-4.(9) "Moderate sedation" means a drug induced depression of consciousness during which cardiovascular function is usually maintained and the individual:(A) responds purposefully to verbal commands, either alone or with light tactile stimulation;(B) does not require intervention to maintain a patent airway; and(C) has adequate spontaneous ventilation.(10) "Parenteral route of administration" means a technique of administering an agent by intravenous or intramuscular injection so that it bypasses the gastrointestinal tract.As added by P.L.258-1987, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.24-1999, SEC.9; P.L.1-2006, SEC.430; P.L.134-2008, SEC.23; P.L.103-2011, SEC.11; P.L.82-2016, SEC.1.