New York A08145 allows parents or guardians to apply topical fluoride varnish to a child's teeth under the supervision of a licensed practitioner.
New York A08145 amends the education law to authorize the application of topical fluoride varnish to a child's teeth by a parent or legal guardian. This application must be done under the direction and supervision of a licensed practitioner authorized to apply topical fluoride varnish. A licensed practitioner may prescribe topical fluoride varnish for this purpose, provided they give written safety instructions to the parent or legal guardian. This act takes effect immediately.
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