SDCL § 36-6A-40.1: Hygienist preventative and therapeutic services--Collaborative supervision--Requirements.

A dental hygienist may provide preventive and therapeutic services under the collaborative supervision of a dentist if the dental hygienist has met the following requirements:

(1) Possesses a license to practice in the state;

(2) Has a collaborative agreement with a dentist; and

(3) Has satisfactorily demonstrated knowledge of:

(a) Medical and dental emergencies and their management;

(b) Infection control;

(c) Pharmacology;

(d) Disease transmission;

(e) Management of early childhood caries; and

(f) Management of special needs populations.