HB2326

HB2326 establishes qualifications for oral preventive assistants in Arizona, including training and supervision requirements.

HB2326 amends the Arizona Revised Statutes to set qualifications for oral preventive assistants. These assistants must complete a state board-approved training course, including clinical and didactic instruction. They can only practice under the direct supervision of a dentist or dental hygienist, with specific limits on the number of assistants each can supervise. The scope of practice for oral preventive assistants is limited to removing plaque, calculus, and stains. They cannot use air polishing devices or treat patients with certain conditions.