Scope of practice of a dentist

(1) Coordinate dental services to meet the oral health needs of the patient; (2) Examine, evaluate and diagnose diseases, disorders and conditions of the oral cavity, maxillofacial area and adjacent and associated structures; (3) Treat diseases, disorders and conditions of the oral cavity, maxillofacial area and the adjacent and associated structures; (4) Provide services to prevent diseases, disorders and conditions of the oral cavity, maxillofacial area and the adjacent and associated structures; (5) Fabricate, repair or alter a dental prosthesis; (6) Administer anesthesia in accordance with the provisions of article four-a of this chapter; (7) Prescribe drugs necessary for the practice of dentistry; (8) Execute and sign a death certificate when it is required in the practice of dentistry; (9) Employ and supervise dental auxiliary personnel; (10) Authorize delegated procedures to be performed by dental auxiliary personnel; and (11) Perform any other work included in the curriculum of an approved dental school, college or dental department of a university.