Recent Expansion of Scope of Practice for Dental Hygienist in New Jersey

The New Jersey Board of Dentistry (Board) recently expanded the scope of practice of licensed dental hygienists, limited registered dental assistants in orthodontics and registered dental assistants. Effected providers should become familiar with these expanded parameters.

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Expanding Role of Pharmacists and Certified Medical Assistants in New Jersey

The New Jersey Board of Pharmacy and the New Jersey Board of Medical Examiners recently adopted new regulations and amended existing ones that effect the way providers practice. The changes concern pediatric immunizations performed by pharmacists and the administration of subcutaneous and intramuscular injections and venipunctures by certified medical assistants. We briefly summarize these recent changes below.

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NJ Dentist Beware – When Administering Botox May Lead to Board Troubles

Scope of practice matters and New Jersey dentists who fail to comply with the requirements for administering injectable pharmacologics such as Botox or Restylane may be subject to discipline.

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