S146 - Teledentistry/RDH Admin. Local Anesthetic. (SL 2021-95)

Overview: S.L. 2021-95 does the following: (i) establishes standards for teledentistry, (ii) allows dental hygienists to administer local anesthetics while under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist, (iii) allows certain dental hygienists to practice without a licensed dentist physically present, (iv) allows licensure by credentials for certain dental instructors, and (v) adds the East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine to the NC Caring Dental Professionals Board.

The modifications to the dental hygiene statutes became effective October 1, 2021, and apply to licenses granted on or after that date. The teledentistry portions became effective July 23, 2021. The remainder of this act became effective July 23, 2021.