Section 270. Administration of local anesthesia  


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  • A dentist may administer or use the services of the following personnel to administer local anesthesia:

    1. A dentist;

    2. An anesthesiologist;

    3. A certified registered nurse anesthetist under his medical direction and indirect supervision;

    4. A dental hygienist with the training required by 18VAC60-25-100 C to parenterally administer Schedule VI local anesthesia to persons 18 years of age or older under his indirect supervision;

    5. A dental hygienist to administer Schedule VI topical oral anesthetics under indirect supervision or under his order for such treatment under general supervision; or

    6. A dental assistant or a registered or licensed practical nurse to administer Schedule VI topical oral anesthetics under indirect supervision.

Historical Notes

Derived from Volume 32, Issue 05, eff. December 2, 2015.

Statutory Authority

§ 54.1-2400 of the Code of Virginia.