SB 1154 – Authorizes dentists and dental hygienists to delegate certain duties to dental assistants

• Sponsor: Cauthorn
• LR Number: 4172S.01I
• Committee: Financial & Governmental Organization, Veterans' Affairs and Elections
• Last Action: 2/5/2004 - Second Read and Referred S Financial & Governmental Organization, Veterans' Affairs & Elections Committee
• Journal Page: S244
• Effective Date: August 28, 2004

Current Bill Summary

SB 1154 - This act authorizes a dentist or dental hygienist to delegate the removal of hard and soft deposits to a dental assistant, provided the assistant has at least three years of clinical experience and has completed required education. The dental board has the authority to enact rules regulating the use of dental assistants to remove hard and soft deposits.

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Amendments

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