Indiana § 25-13-1-10.7 Administration of nitrous oxide by a dental hygienist or dental
assistant; requirements

Indiana Statutes

§ 25-13-1-10.7 — Administration of nitrous oxide by a dental hygienist or dental assistant; requirements

Indiana § 25-13-1-10.7

Title 25PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS

Art. 13DENTAL HYGIENISTS

Ch. 1Regulation of Dental Hygienists by State Board of

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Ind. Code § 25-13-1-10.7 (2026).

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(a)A dental hygienist or dental assistant (as defined in IC 25-14-1-1.5(4)) may administer nitrous oxide under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist if the dental hygienist or dental assistant has:

(1)been employed in a dental practice for at least one (1) year or has graduated from a program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association;

(2)satisfactorily completed a three (3) hour didactic nitrous oxide administration course containing curriculum on pharmacology, biochemistry, anatomy of nitrous oxide administration, emergency procedures, and the mechanics of operating a nitrous unit, accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association; and

(3)demonstrated clinical competency on at least five (5)

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7. (a) A dental hygienist or dental assistant
(as defined in IC 25-14-1-1.5(4)) may administer nitrous oxide under
the direct supervision of a licensed dentist if the dental hygienist or
dental assistant has:
(1) been employed in a dental practice for at least one (1) year or
has graduated from a program accredited by the Commission on
Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association;
(2) satisfactorily completed a three (3) hour didactic nitrous oxide
administration course containing curriculum on pharmacology,
biochemistry, anatomy of nitrous oxide administration, emergency
procedures, and the mechanics of operating a nitrous unit,
accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the
American Dental Association; and
(3) demonstrated clinical competency on at least five (5) patients
under the direct supervision of a licensed Indiana dentist whose
license is in good standing.
(b) The licensed Indiana dentist supervising the clinical competency
under subsection (a)(3) shall provide to the dental hygienist or dental
assistant a signed affidavit certifying the competency.
(c) Upon receipt of the affidavit provided to a dental hygienist or
dental assistant under subsection (b), the provider of an educational
program or curriculum described in subsection (a)(2) shall issue a
certificate of completion to the dental hygienist or dental assistant. The
certificate of completion must be publicly displayed in the dental office
of the dental hygienist or dental assistant.
(d) Before permitting a dental hygienist or dental assistant to
administer nitrous oxide, the supervising dentist shall:
(1) verify that the dental hygienist or dental assistant has
completed the requirements of subsection (a);
(2) determine the maximum percent-dosage of nitrous oxide to be
administered to the patient; and
(3) ensure that any administration or monitoring of nitrous oxide
by dental hygienists or dental assistants is done in accordance
with relevant guidelines and standards developed by the
American Dental Association or the American Academy of
Pediatric Dentistry.