New Jersey Board of Dentistry Law DEPARTMENT OF LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY Jersey licensed dentist, practice dental hygiene in an office in which general dentistry or any special area of dentistry recognized by the board is regularly practiced, or in any appropriately equipped school, dental clinic, or institution, except that a New Jersey licensed dentist may, in his sole discretion, require direct supervision in his dental office. b. A dental hygienist acting under supervision in a dental office or dental clinic may treat only patients who are existing patients of record. c. Each licensed dentist may provide supervision to no more than three licensed dental hygienists at one time. d. A dental hygienist may practice dental hygiene under direct supervision or supervision only in a facility having readily available emergency equipment as may be designated by the board, by regulation. L.1979, c.46, s.15; amended 2012, c.29, s.2. 45:6-64. Establishment of independent office, practice, of dental hygienist; prohibition. Nothing in this act shall be construed as permitting a licensed dental hygienist to establish an independent office or engage in independent practice in connection with the performance of traditional hygienist services whether or not there is supervision or direct supervision of a licensed dentist. L.1979, c.46, s.17; amended 2012, c.29, s.3. 45:6-65. Continuance of proceedings dependent on law prior to effective date of law All proceedings pending and undisposed of, and any new proceedings based upon any event or transaction occurring before the effective date of this act, shall be continued, or may be initiated and processed to completion and shall be governed, to the extent that it is fair and feasible to do so, in accordance with the law in force at the time of the occurrence of the event or transaction involved, notwithstanding the repeal by this act of any statute now in force. L.1979, c. 46, s. 18, eff. March 21, 1979. 45:6-66. Rules and regulations; continuation All rules and regulations heretofore adopted by the board shall continue to be effective on an interim basis as though hereafter adopted as rules and regulations of the board to the extent they are not inconsistent with the provisions of this act. L.1979, c. 46, s. 19, eff. March 21, 1979. 45:6-67. Rules and regulations on practice of dental hygienists and registered dental assistants; expiration of s. 45:6-63 Section 16 of this act shall remain in force and effect for a period not to exceed 2 years after the effective date of this act. Within 1 year after the effective date of this act, the board shall propose rules and regulations governing the practice of dental hygiene, establish a program for registration of registered dental assistants, and establish the tasks which a duly licensed dentist may assign to a
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