Michigan Compiled Laws, Chapter 333. Health § 333.16626

Sec. 16626. (1) Subject to subsection (2), and notwithstanding section 16601(1)(f)  1 or the rules promulgated under section 16625(1),  2 a dental hygienist or dental therapist may utilize a dental assistant to act as his or her second pair of hands.

(2) Notwithstanding section 16601(1)(e) or the rules promulgated under section 16625(1), a dental assistant may function as a second pair of hands for a dentist, dental hygienist, or dental therapist if all of the following are met:

(3) This section does not require new or additional third party reimbursement or mandated worker's compensation benefits for services rendered by an individual who is licensed as a dental assistant, dental hygienist, or dental therapist under this article.

(4) As used in this section, “second pair of hands” means that term as defined in R 338.11101 of the Michigan Administrative Code.