BILL · 2019–20 SESSION

SB 5833: Dental assistants, etc.

Concerning dental assistants, expanded function dental auxiliaries, and dental hygienists.

Summary

Permits a dental assistant to perform dental prophylaxis with supragingival scaling, periodontal probing, and gross debridement with an ultrasonic device under the close supervision of a supervising dentist. Permits a dental assistant and an expanded function dental auxiliary to disinfect operatories and sterilize equipment under the general supervision of a supervising dentist.

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to dental assistants, expanded function dental auxiliaries, and dental hygienists;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

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