Supervising dentist and supervising dental therapists—Responsibilities.

A supervising dentist or supervising dental therapist is responsible for:(1) Maintaining the appropriate level of supervision for dental assistants and expanded function dental auxiliaries; and(2) Ensuring that the dental assistants and expanded function dental auxiliaries that the dentist or dental therapist supervises are able to competently perform the tasks that they are assigned.[ 2023 c 460 s 19; 2007 c 269 s 7.]Notes:Effective date—2023 c 460 ss 1-22: See note following RCW 18.265.005.