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Match the description to one of the states listed below.
_____ 1/ Any dental hygiene services specified in the affiliated practice agreement except root planing, local anesthesia, nitrous oxide, or placing sutures can be done unsupervised.
_____ 2/ Services are provided in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and public and migrant health facilities, and must be authorized by the dentist.
_____ 3/ Full scope of practice and procedures authorized by the board are delegated
by the dentist.
_____ 4/ All dental hygiene services (except local anesthesia and nitrous oxide) may be provided once to each patient; to perform repeat services other than assessment, screening, and fluoride, dentists must examine; settings are mainly public health and institutions.
_____ 5/ The Department of Health may authorize a dental hygienist to provide preventive treatment to children unsupervised.
_____ 6/ The dentist may authorize a dental hygienist to perform services one time outside of the dental office setting prior to the dental examination.
_____ 7/ Dental hygienists may obtain a public health endorsement to work as public health/dental health hygienists in schools, community centers, hospitals, and nursing homes without supervision.
_____ 8/ Under general supervision, a prophylaxis, fluoride, and sealants can be performed if the dental hygienist is contacted or employed by the Department of Health and Environmental Control.
_____ 9/ Dental hygienists must obtain a limited license for public health settings; services include prophylaxis, fluoride, root planing, sealant polish restorations, x-rays for diagnosis by a dentist, and oral cancer screening.
_____ 10/ A dental hygienist can work in any setting (private or public) and perform dental hygiene duties; the dentist must be available for diagnosis, consultation, and evaluation.


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