S 2822·MA·senate
An Act enabling trained dental hygienists to administer dermal fillers and botox.
FailedFiled Jan 5, 2026
Sponsor: Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
Latest Action
Senate: Accompanied a study order, see S2972
Feb 26, 2026
Summary
The bill would let dental hygienists administer botulinum toxin and dermal filler injections, but only for therapeutic purposes and only while directly supervised by a dentist. Hygienists must complete the same additional training required of dentists and obtain board approval. The measure did not pass.
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