Does an anesthesia permit expire and require renewal with the dental hygienist's license?

• A. Only if you administer anesthesia in a clinic
• B. False
• C. Only if you move to another state
• D. True

Answer: (D)

Anesthesia permits for dental hygienists are tied to your active license and follow the same renewal cycle. In Louisiana, the permit authorizes you to administer anesthesia only while you hold an active dental hygienist license, and it expires at the same time as your license. When you renew your license, you must also renew the anesthesia permit, including any required anesthesia continuing education. If your license lapses or you don’t renew, the permit becomes invalid, and you can’t legally administer anesthesia.

So the statement is true because the permit doesn’t stand alone or stay valid indefinitely; its validity depends on renewing your license.