- Gingival curettage
- RDH can use laser, can initiate tip, should have appropriate training, direct supervision.
- State: “0460-03-.09 SCOPE OF PRACTICE. .. “(ww) The use of lasers for examination and/or for periodontal treatment under the supervision of a Tennessee licensed dentist. “
“(3) Under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist, licensed dental hygienists may perform services including, but not limited to, root planing and subgingival curettage.”