S 4905·NJ·senate
Provides for practice of dental hygiene without supervision pursuant to collaborative practice agreement with licensed dentist.
Introduced
Sponsor: Holzapfel, James W. (R)
Summary
The bill would let licensed dental hygienists work without a dentist physically supervising them, provided they have a written collaborative practice agreement with a licensed dentist. It affects dental hygienists, dentists, and patients who may see hygienists more independently. The change aims to increase flexibility in delivering oral health services.
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