(a) The board shall issue a restorative function endorsement to a licensed dental hygienist if the licensee furnishes evidence satisfactory to the board that the licensee has
(1) successfully completed a course offered by or under the auspices of a program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association or other equivalent course or program approved by the board; and
(2) passed the Western Regional Examining Board's restorative examination or other equivalent examination approved by the board within the five years preceding the licensee's endorsement application, or the licensee is licensed, certified, or otherwise permitted in another state or United States territory to perform restorative functions.
(b) An endorsement issued under this section authorizes a licensed dental hygienist under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist to place restorations into a cavity prepared by the licensed dentist and thereafter carve, contour, and adjust contacts and occlusion of the restoration.
(c) The board may by regulation establish renewal and continuing education requirements for an endorsement under this section.
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