SB283 amends Delaware Code to update the practice of dental hygiene, including new definitions and expanded duties for dental hygienists.

SB283 amends Title 24 of the Delaware Code to redefine and expand the practice of dental hygiene. It introduces new definitions for terms like "oral prophylaxis" and "dental hygiene assessment." The bill allows dental hygienists to administer local anesthesia under supervision, prescribe and administer topical agents, and apply sealants without prior dentist examination if the patient will see a dentist within 12 months. It also permits direct access to prophylaxis without prior dentist examination under the same condition.

SB283 amends Delaware Code to update the practice of dental hygiene, including new definitions and expanded duties for dental hygienists.

SB283 amends Title 24 of the Delaware Code to redefine and expand the practice of dental hygiene. It introduces new definitions for terms like "oral prophylaxis" and "dental hygiene assessment." The bill allows dental hygienists to administer local anesthesia under supervision, prescribe and administer topical agents, and apply sealants without prior dentist examination if the patient will see a dentist within 12 months. It also permits direct access to prophylaxis without prior dentist examination under the same condition.