Dental Assistants holding this expanded duty permit may act as a third hand under direct visual supervision while a dentist is administering nitrous oxide. Dental assistants cannot administer nitrous oxide. (Please direct all questions regarding specifics to the Board of Dentistry.)
Dental Hygienists authorized by the Oklahoma Board of Dentistry to perform this advanced procedure may administer nitrous oxide.
EACH OF THE BELOW REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET:
Dental Assistants MUST:
Dental Hygienists MUST:
If your CPR card expires before your course date, your application will NOT be accepted. Please obtain a CPR that will be valid at the time of your course before enrolling. Letters from the instructor will not work in place of the card/eCard.
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