Utah HB0414 amends the definition of public health setting to include hospitals, allowing dental hygienists to practice without general supervision.

Utah HB0414 modifies the definition of public health setting to include hospitals, enabling dental hygienists to practice without requiring general supervision from a dentist. This bill also defines terms such as "dental hygienist," "practice of dental hygiene," and "supervising dentist." It specifies the conditions under which dental hygienists can perform various tasks, including removing deposits from teeth and administering local anesthesia. The bill takes effect on May 6, 2026.

Utah HB0414 amends the definition of public health setting to include hospitals, allowing dental hygienists to practice without general supervision.

Utah HB0414 modifies the definition of public health setting to include hospitals, enabling dental hygienists to practice without requiring general supervision from a dentist. This bill also defines terms such as "dental hygienist," "practice of dental hygiene," and "supervising dentist." It specifies the conditions under which dental hygienists can perform various tasks, including removing deposits from teeth and administering local anesthesia. The bill takes effect on May 6, 2026.