HB1680 aims to improve patient care by increasing preventive dental care through new licensing and training requirements for oral preventive.

HB1680 introduces new licensing requirements for oral preventive assistants in Washington. The bill mandates that the commission issue licenses to applicants who pay applicable fees, submit required information, and complete approved training. It also restricts the duties of dental assistants and oral preventive assistants, prohibiting them from performing certain procedures unless supervised by a licensed dentist.

HB1680 aims to improve patient care by increasing preventive dental care through new licensing and training requirements for oral preventive.

HB1680 introduces new licensing requirements for oral preventive assistants in Washington. The bill mandates that the commission issue licenses to applicants who pay applicable fees, submit required information, and complete approved training. It also restricts the duties of dental assistants and oral preventive assistants, prohibiting them from performing certain procedures unless supervised by a licensed dentist.