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The legal duties of a dental hygienist are spelled out in each individual state's dental practice act. Most states do allow dental hygienists to administer local anesthetics, provided they have appropriate training to do so. To see if a particular state does permit hygienists to administer local anesthetics, check with that state's dental licensing board.
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Why is a Expanded Functions Dental Assistant not permitted to administer local anesthetics?
An Expanded Functions Dental Assistant is not permitted to administer local anesthetics because they have not been trained to administer local anesthetics, and they are not trained to handle the potential complications of administering local anesthetics.
What kind of doctor administers Anesthesia?
Anesthesiologists are the physicians who administer anesthesia.
What has the author J Haglund written?
J. Haglund has written: 'Local anaesthesia in dentistry' -- subject(s): Anesthesia in dentistry, Anesthesia, Dental, Anesthesia, Local, Dental Anesthesia, Handbooks, manuals, Local anesthesia
What has the author Leonard M Monheim written?
Leonard M. Monheim has written: 'General anesthesia in dental practice' -- subject(s): Anesthesia in dentistry, Dental Anesthesia, General Anesthesia
Can an Assistant in Nursing administer Schedule 3 medications?
In our state, a nursing assistant can not administer medications.
Who makes more money a medical assistant or dental assistant?
A Dental Assistant for sure!
A person trained in administering anesthesia but who is not necessarily a physician is known as?
CRNAs are nurses who administer anesthesia.
Who can you talk to that can explain to you the education you need to be a dental assistant?
A dental assistant.
Abbreviation for dental assistant?
DA or CDA for certified dental assistant
How do you become a forensic dental assistant when you are already a dental assistant?
yes
Do I need a degree to be a dental assistant?
There is no official requirement of a degree to be a dental assistant. There are programs designed to learn the skills needed to be a dental assistant.
What can cause pain in the gall bladder?
A dental assistant salary would be the salary the dental assistant is paid. Therefore, it is used to pay the dental assistant for their work in the dental office.
