Which of the following is a true statement about hygiene anesthesia permits?

• A. Anesthesia permits expire and are renewed with the license
• B. Permits are separate from the license and do not expire with it
• C. Permits are valid indefinitely once issued
• D. Permits are issued by the dental hygienist's employer

Answer: (A)

In Louisiana, the local anesthesia permit for a dental hygienist is tied directly to the hygienist’s professional license. This means the permit isn’t a separate, permanent credential; it expires and is renewed at the same time as the license. The board that regulates dental professionals issues and renews these permits, not the employer, and the permit must be current to legally administer anesthesia. Because of this link to licensure and the renewal cycle, the statement that permits expire and are renewed with the license is the correct one.