Kentucky HB776 amends the Kentucky Dental Practice Act to update regulations on dental practice, licensure, and disciplinary actions.

Kentucky HB776 amends the Kentucky Dental Practice Act to update regulations on dental practice, licensure, and disciplinary actions. The bill modifies the scope of practice for dental hygienists, including allowing them to perform certain procedures without direct supervision from a dentist under specific conditions. It also updates the licensure and renewal requirements for dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants, setting a two-year renewal cycle.

Kentucky HB776 amends the Kentucky Dental Practice Act to update regulations on dental practice, licensure, and disciplinary actions.

Kentucky HB776 amends the Kentucky Dental Practice Act to update regulations on dental practice, licensure, and disciplinary actions. The bill modifies the scope of practice for dental hygienists, including allowing them to perform certain procedures without direct supervision from a dentist under specific conditions. It also updates the licensure and renewal requirements for dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants, setting a two-year renewal cycle.