Section 12.28.770. Requirements for restorative function courses for dental hygienists.

A course of instruction for restorative function for dental hygienists must include  
		(1) the physical, chemical, and biological properties of dental materials, including amalgam and composite materials;  
		(2) the limitations and acceptability of a dental material based on the physical, chemical, and biological properties of the material;  
		(3) proper safety when using dental materials, including appropriate infection control and mercury hygiene;  
		(4) dental anatomy and occlusion;  
		(5) isolation procedures;  
		(6) proper placement and finishing of restorative materials;  
		(7) assessment outcomes that measure the stated goals and objectives;  
		(8) didactic course hours sufficient to meet the restorative course requirements of this section;  
		(9) laboratory experience to be able to place and finish all classes of restorations; and  
		(10) a required clinical proficiency to establish a demonstrated ability to place and finish all classes of restorations.  

Authorities

08.32.085;08.32.187;08.36.070

Notes

Reference

12 AAC 28.760

Authority

AS 08.32.085 AS 08.32.187 AS 08.36.070

History

Eff. 3/18/2011, Register 197; am 6/24/2012, Register 202; am 3/11/2016, Register 217