Dental hygienists; those who hold a license, etc., may provide educational and preventative care. (SB1202)

Introduced By

Sen. Phil Puckett (D-Tazewell)

Description

Practice of dental hygienists. Provides that a dental hygienist who holds a license or permit issued by the Board of Dentistry may provide educational and preventive dental care in the Lenowisco, Cumberland Plateau, and Southside Health Districts, which are designated as Virginia Dental Health Professional Shortage Areas by the Department of Health, and that any dental hygienist providing such services shall practice pursuant to a protocol developed by the Department of Health. Amends § 54.1-2722 (“License; application; qualifications; practice of dental hygiene.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »

Outcome

No Richmond Sunlight visitors voted on this bill while voting was open.