RDH needs to read state law and talk to supervising DDS if they can use lasers. No rules/laws on laser use specifically. If DDS wants RDH to use laser, RDH needs appropriate training including hands on training prior to using laser.
State: “ Dental Hygienist and Public Health Dental Hygienist. A dental hygienist or a public health dental hygienist, may remove calculus, accretions and stains from both supragingival and subgingival tooth surfaces by scaling and root planing, as well as any duties performed by a DANB-certified assistant or a dental assistant. These procedures may be accomplished under general supervision, in a dental office, and under general supervision of the dentist.”
2.10.2 Delegable Procedures/Duties
A dentist may delegate to auxiliary personnel those procedures which the dentist may deem advisable, except for those procedures excluded in § 2.10.3 of this Part. Any delegated procedures shall be both the responsibility of and under the specified supervision of the dentist.
Dental Hygienist and Public Health Dental Hygienist. A dental hygienist or a public health dental hygienist, may remove calculus, accretions and stains from both supragingival and subgingival tooth surfaces by scaling and root planing, as well as any duties performed by a DANB-certified assistant or a dental assistant. These procedures may be accomplished under general supervision, in a dental office, and under general supervision of the dentist.