History of Dental Hygiene Legislation in Idaho

  • Definition of the Practice of Dental Hygiene

    Dental hygiene exist as a profession as part of the State Dental Practice Act
  • Local Anesthesia Administration

    Prior to this date, hygienists in Idaho were not permitted to administer local anesthetic
  • Nitrous Oxide Administration

    Just a few short years after being able to administer local anesthetic, hygienists in Idaho were also granted the ability to administer nitrous oxide, with limitations.
  • General Supervision

    Authorization for procedures performed under general supervision by dental hygienists added to the Dental Practice Act.
  • Extended Access Endorsement

    Allows hygienists in the state of Idaho to practice dental hygiene outside of the traditional office setting
  • Extended Access Restorative Endorsement

    Allows for dental hygienists to practice certain restorative procedures
  • Teledentistry Passed

  • Nitrous Oxide Administration

    Nitrous oxide delegated to general supervision for dental hygienists.