HAR 16-79 — DENTISTS AND DENTAL HYGIENISTS (Subchapter 1 to 14)

(a) At the time of renewal, each licensee shall certify on the renewal application that the licensee has satisfied all of the CE requirements. (b) The board may audit and shall require any licensee to submit copies of the original documents or evidence of attendance to be attache…

(a) Any licensee seeking renewal of license without full compliance of the CE requirements shall submit:(1) A written request for waiver or modification of the CE requirements, with an explanation why the waiver or modification is being sought; and (2) Other supporting documents.…

A false certification to the board by a licensee shall be deemed a violation of this chapter and chapters 447 and 448, HRS, as applicable, and subject the licensee to disciplinary proceedings." Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-79-148 [Eff and comp 2/9/02] (Auth: HRS § 448-6) (Imp: HRS § 4…

No licensed dentist shall allow a licensed dental hygienist who is in the dentist's employ or is acting under the dentist's supervision or direction to perform any of the procedures disallowed for dental assistants except for those duties specifically allowed for dental hygienist…

Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-79-16 R 2/9/89 Repealed 8/22/2016

For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions are applicable: "ADA" means the American Dental Association. "ADEX dental examination" means the dental examination developed by the American Board of Dental Examiners. "ADHA" means the American Dental Hygienist Associat…

Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-79-20 R 2/9/89 Repealed 8/22/2016

Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-79-21 R 8/20/90 Repealed 8/22/2016

Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-79-22 R 8/20/90 Repealed 8/22/2016

Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-79-23 R 2/9/89 Repealed 8/22/2016

Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-79-24 R 8/20/90 Repealed 8/22/2016

Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-79-28 R 8/20/90 Repealed 8/22/2016

Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-79-29 R 8/20/90 Repealed 8/22/2016

(a) Each licensee shall be responsible for timely renewing of the licensee's license, completing the CE requirement, and satisfying the renewal requirements provided by law. (b) At the time of license renewal, each licensee shall submit a completed renewal application and all app…

Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-79-30 R 8/20/90 Repealed 8/22/2016

Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-79-31 R 8/20/90 Repealed 8/22/2016

Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-79-32 R 2/9/89 Repealed 8/22/2016

Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-79-33 R 8/20/90 Repealed 8/22/2016

Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-79-4 [Eff 7/2/64; am and ren § 16-79-4, 2/13/81; am and comp 2/9/89; comp 8/20/90; comp 2/9/01; comp 2/9/02] (Auth: HRS § 448-6) (Imp: HRS §§ 447-1, 448-3, 448-15) Repealed 8/22/2016

Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-79-40 [Eff 7/2/64; am and ren § 16-79-40, 2/13/81; am and comp 2/9/89; comp 8/20/90; comp 2/9/01; comp 2/9/02] (Auth: HRS § 448-6) (Imp: HRS §§ 447-1, 447-5) Repealed 8/22/2016

Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-79-41 [Eff 7/2/64; am and ren § 16-79-41, 2/13/81; am and comp 2/9/89; comp 8/20/90; comp 2/9/01; comp 2/9/02] (Auth: HRS § 448-6) (Imp: HRS §§ 447-1, 447-5) Repealed 8/22/2016

Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-79-42 R 2/9/89 Repealed 8/22/2016

Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-79-43 R 2/9/89 Repealed 8/22/2016

Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-79-44 R 2/9/89 Repealed 8/22/2016

Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-79-45 R 2/9/89 Repealed 8/22/2016

Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-79-46 R 2/9/89 Repealed 8/22/2016

Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-79-47 R 2/9/89 Repealed 8/22/2016

Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-79-48 R 2/9/89 Repealed 8/22/2016

Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-79-49 R 2/9/89 Repealed 8/22/2016

A dental assistant shall not perform the following intra-oral functions or any other activity deemed to be irreversible as to cause change in the affected hard or soft tissues and is permanent or may require reconstructive or corrective procedures; and any other activity which re…

Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-79-50 R 2/9/89 Repealed 8/22/2016

Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-79-54 R 2/9/01 Repealed 8/22/2016

Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-79-55 R 2/9/01 Repealed 8/22/2016

Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-79-56 R 2/9/01 Repealed 8/22/2016

Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-79-57 R 2/9/01 Repealed 8/22/2016

Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-79-58 R 2/9/01 Repealed 8/22/2016

Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-79-59 R 2/9/89 Repealed 8/22/2016

Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-79-6 R 2/9/01 Repealed 8/22/2016

Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-79-60 R 2/9/01 Repealed 8/22/2016

Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-79-61 R 2/9/89 Repealed 8/22/2016

Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-79-62 R 2/9/01 Repealed 8/22/2016

Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-79-63 R 2/9/01 Repealed 8/22/2016

For the purposes of this subchapter, the following definitions are applicable: "Coronal polish" means a procedure limited to the removal of plaque biofilm and stain from exposed tooth surfaces, utilizing an appropriate instrument and polishing agent, as delegated by a licensed de…

Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-79-68 R 2/9/89 Repealed 8/22/2016

Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-79-69 R 2/9/89 Repealed 8/22/2016

(a) Upon written request by a licensee during the licensure period or at renewal, and upon payment of an inactive license fee, the board shall place the licensee's active license on an inactive status. (b) A licensee may continue and renew on inactive status for the biennial peri…

Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-79-70 R 2/9/89 Repealed 8/22/2016

Any person or association practicing dentistry in the State who fails to comply with or makes false statements to provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a failure to comply with chapter 448, HRS, and shall be punished as provided in this chapter. Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-79…

For purposes of this subchapter, the following definitions are applicable: "Analgesia" means the diminution or elimination of pain in a conscious patient. "Certified nurse anesthetist" means a licensed nurse with special training in all phases of anesthesia. "Deep sedation" means…

(a) Any licensed dentist may administer local anesthesia. (b) Any licensed dental hygienist may administer intra-oral local infiltration, intra-oral block anesthesia, or both under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist, upon meeting the following: (1) A licensed dental hyg…