§30-4-17 Scope of practice; dental hygienist. - West Virginia Statutes

§30-4-17. Scope of practice; dental hygienist.
The practice of dental hygiene includes the following:

(1) Performing a complete prophylaxis, including the removal of any deposit, accretion or stain from the surface of a tooth or a restoration;

(2) Applying a medicinal agent to a tooth for a prophylactic purpose;

(3) Taking a dental X-ray;

(4) Instructing a patient on proper oral hygiene practice;

(5) Performing all delegated procedures of a dental hygienist specified by rule by the board; and

(6) Performing all delegated procedures of a dental assistant specified by rule by the board.