Chapter 4715-10 | Coronal Polishing

Rule 4715-10-01 | Application for oral health access supervision permit: Dentist.

• Effective: September 17, 2011
• Promulgated Under: 119.03

(A) No licensed dentist shall participate in the oral health access supervision program as provided in sections 4715.36 to 4715.374 of the Revised Code, unless such dentist possesses a permit issued by the Ohio state dental board.

(B) In order to receive such a permit, the licensed dentist shall apply on a form prescribed and provided by the state dental board, submit the application fee of twenty dollars, and provide the following information:

(1) Dentist's name;

(2) Ohio license number; and

(3) Current practice address.

(C) The state dental board shall issue an oral health access supervision permit to a dentist who is in good standing with the board and satisfies all the requirements of this rule.

Last updated September 8, 2023 at 2:13 PM

Supplemental Information

Authorized By: 4715.03, 4715.362, 4715.372
Amplifies: 4715.362, 4715.364
Five Year Review Date: 10/1/2026

Rule 4715-10-02 | Expiration of oral health access supervision permit; Renewal.

• Effective: September 17, 2011
• Promulgated Under: 119.03

(A) An oral health access supervision permit issued under section 4715.362 of the Revised Code expires on the thirty-first day of December of the odd-numbered year that occurs after the permit's issuance.

(B) A dentist who desires to renew a permit shall apply, under oath, to the state dental board on a form prescribed by the board and pay a renewal fee of twenty dollars.

(C) The board shall renew an oral health access supervision permit for a two-year period if the dentist submitted a complete application, paid the renewal fee, is in good standing with the board, and verified with the board, all of the following:

(1) The locations at which dental hygienists have, under the dentist's authorization, provided services during the two years prior to submission of the renewal application.

(2) The number of patients treated, during the two years prior to submission of the renewal application, by each dental hygienist providing dental hygiene services under the dentist's authorization.

(3) The number of patients reported in accordance with paragraph (C)(2) of this rule who received a clinical evaluation from a dentist following the provision of dental hygiene services by the dental hygienist.

Last updated September 8, 2023 at 2:18 PM

Supplemental Information

Authorized By: 4715.03, 4715.369, 4715.372
Amplifies: 4715.369, 4715.375
Five Year Review Date: 10/1/2026

Rule 4715-10-02.1 | Suspension or revocation of permit: Dentist.

• Effective: September 17, 2011
• Promulgated Under: 119.03

(A) An oral health access supervision permit issued under section 4715.362 of the Revised Code may be suspended for any of the following reasons, including but not limited to:

(1) The dentist no longer holds a current active license status;

(2) The dentist fails to complete the continuing education requirements set forth in section 4715.141 of the Revised Code by the thirty-first day of December of the odd-numbered year;

(3) The dentist fails to provide the board with a listing of all locations where services were provided under the oral health access supervision program or where services are to be provided in the future; or

(4) The dentist's license has been disciplined as set forth in section 4715.30 of the Revised Code or for any violation of Chapter 4715. of the Revised Code.

Last updated September 8, 2023 at 2:18 PM

Supplemental Information

Authorized By: 4715.03, 4715.372
Amplifies: 4715.374
Five Year Review Date: 10/1/2026

Rule 4715-10-03 | Application for oral health access supervision program permit; dental hygienist.

• Effective: September 12, 2016
• Promulgated Under: 119.03

(A) No licensed dental hygienist shall participate in the oral health access supervision program as provided in sections 4715.36 to 4715.374 of the Revised Code, unless such dental hygienist possesses a permit issued by the Ohio state dental board.

(B) In order to receive such a permit, the licensed dental hygienist shall apply on a form prescribed and provided by the state dental board, submit the application fee of twenty dollars, and provide the following information:

(1) Dental hygienist's name;

(2) Ohio license number; and

(3) Other information required by the board.

(C) The applicant shall provide evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant has done all of the following:

(1) Completed at least one year and attained a minimum of one thousand five hundred hours of experience in the clinical practice of dental hygiene;

(2) Completed at least twenty-four hours of continuing dental hygiene education during the two years immediately preceding submission of the application;

(3) Completed a course pertaining to the practice of dental hygiene under the oral health access supervision of a dentist that meets standards established in rule 4715-9-06.1 of the Administrative Code;

(4) Completed, during the two years immediately preceding application, a course pertaining to the identification and prevention of potential medical emergencies that is the same as the course described in division (C)(2) of section 4715.22 of the Revised Code.

(D) The state dental board shall issue a permit to practice under the oral health access supervision of a dentist to a dental hygienist who is in good standing with the board and meets all of the requirements of paragraphs (B) and (C) of this rule.

Last updated September 8, 2023 at 2:19 PM

Supplemental Information

Authorized By: 4715.03, 4715.372
Amplifies: 4715.363, 4715.364
Five Year Review Date: 10/1/2026
Prior Effective Dates: 9/17/2011

Rule 4715-10-04 | Expiration of permit to practice under oral health access supervision program; Renewal.

• Effective: September 17, 2011
• Promulgated Under: 119.03

(A) A permit to practice under the oral health access supervision of a dentist issued under section 4715.363 of the Revised Code expires on the thirty-first day of December of the odd-numbered year that occurs after the permit's issuance.

(B) A dental hygienist who desires to renew a permit shall apply, under oath, to the state dental board on a form prescribed by the board and pay a renewal fee of twenty dollars.

(C) The state dental board shall renew a permit for a two-year period if the dental hygienist submitted a complete application, paid the renewal fee, is in good standing with the board, and has verified with the board both of the following:

(1) The locations at which the dental hygienist has provided dental hygiene services under a permit to practice under the oral health access supervision of a dentist.

(2) The number of patients that the hygienist has treated under a permit during the two years prior to submission of the renewal application.

Last updated September 8, 2023 at 2:19 PM

Supplemental Information

Authorized By: 4715.03, 4715.37, 4715.372
Amplifies: 4715.37
Five Year Review Date: 10/1/2026

Rule 4715-10-04.1 | Suspension or revocation of permit; Dental hygienist.

• Effective: September 17, 2011
• Promulgated Under: 119.03

(A) A permit to practice under the oral health access supervision of a dentist may be suspended for any of the following reasons, including but not limited to:

(1) The dental hygienist no longer holds current active license status;

(2) The dental hygienist fails to complete the continuing education requirements set forth in section 4715.25 of the Revised Code by the thirty-first day of December of the odd-numbered year;

(3) The dental hygienist has not retained current certification of basic life-support training course certified by the American heart association, American red cross, or the American safety and health institute at all times while treating patients under the oral health access supervision of a dentist;

(4) The dental hygienist fails to provide the board with a listing of all locations where services were provided under the oral health access supervision program or fails to report additional locations where services are to be provided prior to services being rendered; or

(5) The dental hygienist's license has been disciplined as set forth in section 4715.30 of the Revised Code or for any violation of Chapter 4715. of the Revised Code.

Last updated September 8, 2023 at 2:19 PM

Supplemental Information

Authorized By: 4715.03, 4715.372, 4175.374
Amplifies: 4715.374
Five Year Review Date: 10/1/2026