California Business and Professions Code

§ 1910.5

BPC § 1910.5 Effective Jan 1, 2025Div. 2 · Ch. 4 · Art. 9

Statute text

(a)In addition to the duties specified in Section 1910, a registered dental hygienist is authorized to perform the following additional duties, as specified:

(1)Determine which radiographs to perform on a patient who has not received an initial examination by the supervising dentist for the specific purpose of the dentist making a diagnosis and treatment plan for the patient. In these circumstances, the dental hygienist shall follow protocols established by the supervising dentist. This paragraph only applies in the following settings:

(A)In a dental office setting.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 497, Sec. 7. (SB 1526) Effective January 1, 2025.