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§ 40-15-105 — Administration of certain anesthetic by dental hygienist or dental assistant.

South Carolina § 40-15-105
JurisdictionSouth Carolina
Title 40PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Ch. 15DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, AND DENTAL TECHNICIANS

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Bluebook
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-15-105 (2026).

Text

Upon certification, as provided by the board in regulation, and when under direct supervision of a licensed dentist, a dental hygienist or an expanded duty dental assistant is authorized to monitor nitrous oxide inhalation conscious sedation (dental analgesia).

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Legislative History

HISTORY: 1995 Act No. 109, SECTION 1; 2001 Act No. 11, SECTION 1.

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