DENTAL HYGIENISTS IN DENTAL HEALTH ACT

Summary

The bill amends the Dental Health Care Act to add new definitions and clarify supervision rules for dental hygienists, community dental health coordinators, expanded‑function auxiliaries, and dental therapists. It aims to allow these professionals to provide broader preventive and limited therapeutic services under varying levels of dentist oversight. The changes affect licensed dental hygienists, dentists, and other dental support staff across the state.

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