650—23.1(153) Definitions. As used in this chapter:
“Accredited school” means a dental, dental hygiene, or dental assisting education program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).
“Clinical training” means training which includes patient experiences.
“Didactic training” means educational instruction.
“Fabrication” means the construction or creation of an impression, occlusal registration, provisional restoration or denture, as defined in this chapter.
“Laboratory training” means training that is hands-on, that may include simulation, and that prepares a dental hygienist or dental assistant for patient experiences. Laboratory training can be done as part of an approved course, or obtained through a supervising dentist.
“Observational supervision,” for expanded functions, is for training purposes only and means the dentist is physically present in the treatment room to oversee and direct all services being provided as part of clinical training.
“Patient experiences” are procedures that are performed on a patient, during the course of clinical training, under the observational supervision of a dentist.
“Prosthetic” means any provisional or permanent restoration intended to replace a tooth or teeth.
“Provisional restoration” means a restoration or appliance, which is formed or preformed for temporary purposes, used over a limited period of time.
[ARC 4676C, IAB 9/25/19, effective 10/30/19; ARC 6733C, IAB 12/14/22, effective 1/18/23]