To repeal section 332.311, RSMo 1994, relating to dental hygienists, and to enact in lieu thereof one new section relating to the same subject.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF MISSOURI, AS FOLLOWS:

     Section A. Section 332.311, RSMo 1994, is repealed and one new section enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as section 332.311, to read as follows:

     332.311. A duly registered and currently licensed dental hygienist [shall be employed by and work only under the continuous supervision of a] may only practice as a dental hygienist so long as the dental hygienist is employed by a dentist who is duly registered and currently licensed [dentist] in Missouri[.], or as an employee of such other person or entity approved by the board in accordance with rules promulgated by the board. In accordance with this chapter and the rules promulgated by the board pursuant thereto, a dental hygienist shall only practice under the supervision of a dentist who is duly registered and currently licensed in Missouri.