HB431

Dental hygienists; those employed by SDH or making educational demonstrations may practice under general supervision.

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Mississippi HB431 allows dental hygienists employed by the State Board of Health or public school boards to perform oral hygiene instruction and.

Mississippi HB431 amends the Mississippi Code to allow dental hygienists employed by the State Board of Health or public school boards to perform oral hygiene instruction and screening, including applying fluoride varnishes, under the general supervision of licensed dentists. This change exempts these hygienists from other practice requirements. The bill also permits dental hygienists making public demonstrations of dental hygiene for educational purposes to practice under general supervision.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

120 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Not Voting

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History

Feb 23

Approved by Governor

Feb 11

House

Enrolled Bill Signed

Feb 11

Senate

Enrolled Bill Signed