Making impressions for creating opposing models or fabrication of bleach stents falls under which type of supervision for an RDH?

Making impressions for creating opposing models or fabrication of bleach stents falls under indirect supervision for a registered dental hygienist (RDH). Under indirect supervision, a licensed dentist must authorize the procedure, but they do not need to be physically present in the treatment facility while the RDH performs the task.

This level of supervision allows dental hygienists to conduct certain procedures that are considered part of their scope of practice, enabling them to provide care more efficiently while still adhering to regulatory requirements. Indirect supervision recognizes the RDH's training and skills, allowing them to perform these procedures as long as they have been authorized by the supervising dentist.

In contrast, direct supervision would require the dentist to be on site and oversee the procedure directly, while general supervision involves the dentist being available but not necessarily on site, allowing a broader scope of practice without specific patient-related oversight. No supervision would mean that the RDH could perform the procedure entirely independently, which is not the case for making impressions, as they must operate under a framework of professional supervision to ensure patient safety and quality care.