North Dakota § 43-20-01.1 Definitions

North Dakota Statutes

§ 43-20-01.1 — Definitions

North Dakota § 43-20-01.1

Title 43Occupations and Professions

Ch. 43-20Dental Hygienists and Assistants

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Bluebook

N.D. Cent. Code § 43-20-01.1 (2026).

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As used in this chapter and chapter 43-28, unless the context otherwise requires:

1."Dental anesthesia assistant" means an individual authorized to perform anesthesia- related duties under the supervision of a dentist established by rule and does not include individuals issued a permit by the board for the application of local anesthetic, such as block or infiltration anesthesia.

2."Dental assistant" means an individual who provides dental assistance under the supervision of a dentist and within the scope of practice established by rule and section 43-20-13.

3."Dental hygienist" means an individual licensed to practice dental hygiene.

4."Qualified dental assistant" means an individual registered as a qualified dental assistant to provide dental assistance as established by rule.

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As used in this chapter and chapter 43-28, unless the context otherwise requires:
1. "Dental anesthesia assistant" means an individual authorized to perform anesthesia-
related duties under the supervision of a dentist established by rule and does not
include individuals issued a permit by the board for the application of local anesthetic,
such as block or infiltration anesthesia.
2. "Dental assistant" means an individual who provides dental assistance under the
supervision of a dentist and within the scope of practice established by rule and
section 43-20-13.
3. "Dental hygienist" means an individual licensed to practice dental hygiene.
4. "Qualified dental assistant" means an individual registered as a qualified dental
assistant to provide dental assistance as established by rule.
5. "Qualified dental assistant limited radiology registrant" means an individual registered
with the board as a qualified dental assistant limited radiology registrant who may
carry out dental assisting duties, including taking radiographs, under the supervision of
a dentist as established by rule.
6. "Registered dental assistant" means an individual registered as a registered dental
assistant to provide dental assistance as established by rule.