WSR 97-16-077
INTERPRETIVE STATEMENT
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
[Filed August 5, 1997, 8:04 a.m.]
Title: Can orthodontic assistants use slow speed handpieces for removal of composite resin in orthodontic debanding procedures?
Issuing Entity: Washington State Dental Quality Assurance Commission.
Subject: The commission issued an advisory opinion in response to the letter from Constance M. Brown, DDS as to whether orthodontic assistants can use slow speed handpieces to remove composite resin in orthodontic debanding procedures.
Effective Date: August 8, 1996.
Contact Person: Lisa Anderson, Program Manager, Department of Health, Dental Quality Assurance Commission, P.O. Box 47867, Olympia, WA 98504-7867, (360) 664-8090.