May a licensed dental hygienist provide the six new supportive services now authorized for licensed certified dental assistants?
Yes. All supportive services performed by New York State licensed certified dental assistants may be performed by currently registered dental hygienists under a dentist’s supervision. The Regulations clarify which of the six new services, as well as which of three previously approved services, are required to be provided under the general or personal supervision of a licensed dentist. • What are the three new supportive services that may be performed under the general supervision of a licensed dentist? The three new supportive services that may be performed under the general supervision of a licensed dentist are: • apply desensitizing agents • apply topical anticariogenic agents to the teeth • remove temporary cement (not including temporary fillings) General supervision means that the supervising dentist must authorize the dental hygienist to perform these services and be available for consultation, diagnosis, and evaluation. • What are the three new supportive services and three prev
