A dental assistant may perform their functions under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist. Direct supervision means:
A licensed dentist has given you permission to open the office and prepare the patient before the dentist arrives in the office
A licensed dentist has checked the patient, provided the dental assistant with written instructions, and the dentist has gone out of the office for lunch
A licensed dentist is physically present in the office at all times during the performance of any act and that such acts are performed pursuant to the licensed dentist's order
A licensed dentist has provided a written treatment plan for follow up care and given the dental assistant and dental hygienist permission to follow the plan
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N.J.A.C. 13:30-2.2 provides definitions that are used throughout the section of regulations that deal with registered dental assistants. Pursuant to this section of regulations,
"Direct supervision" means that a licensed dentist is physically present in the office at all times during the performance of any act and that such acts are performed pursuant to the licensed dentist's order, control and full professional responsibility.