18VAC60-21-270. Administration of local anesthesia.
A dentist may administer or use the services of the following personnel to administer local anesthesia:
1. A dentist;
2. An anesthesiologist;
3. A certified registered nurse anesthetist under the dentist's direction and indirect supervision;
4. A dental hygienist with the training required by 18VAC60-25-100 C to parenterally administer Schedule VI local anesthesia to persons 18 years of age or older under his indirect supervision;
5. A dental hygienist to administer Schedule VI topical oral anesthetics under indirect supervision or under his order for such treatment under general supervision; or
6. A dental assistant or a registered or licensed practical nurse to administer Schedule VI topical oral anesthetics under indirect supervision.
Statutory Authority
§ 54.1-2400 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 32, Issue 5, eff. December 2, 2015; amended, Virginia Register Volume 37, Issue 13, eff. March 17, 2021.