Sec. 262.002. PRACTICE OF DENTAL HYGIENE. (a) A person practices dental hygiene if the person: (1) removes accumulated matter, tartar, deposits, accretions, or stains, other than mottled enamel stains, from the natural and restored surface of exposed human teeth and restorations in the human mouth; (2) smoothes roughened root surfaces; (3) polishes exposed human teeth, restorations in the human mouth, or roughened root surfaces; (4) topically applies drugs to the surface tissues of the human mouth or the exposed surface of human teeth; (5) makes dental x-rays; (6) administers a local anesthetic agent under the authorization and supervision of a dentist in compliance with Section 258.001 (5); and (7) performs any other service, task, or procedure prescribed by board rule. (b) A person legally practicing dental hygiene does not violate state law regulating the practice of dentistry.
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