May 31, 2011 ~ It is official
HB1319 with Dental Hygiene access to care language in it was signed by the Governor!
The legislation does the following:
• Allows dental hygienists to apply fluorides, dental sealants and instruct patients in oral hygiene care in health access settings without the prior authorization or supervision of a dentist.
• Allows dental hygienists to perform dental cleanings in health access settings with medical clearance by a licensed dentist or physician prior to the cleaning and a dental examination by a dentist within 13 months following a cleaning.
• Broadens the definition of health access settings to include school-based prevention programs.
• Encourages the establishment of a dental home.
The FDA and FDHA are encouraged that this legislation will allow for more access to preventive dental care for Floridians while ensuring patient protection.
HB1319 with Dental Hygiene access to care language in it was signed by the Governor!
The legislation does the following:
• Allows dental hygienists to apply fluorides, dental sealants and instruct patients in oral hygiene care in health access settings without the prior authorization or supervision of a dentist.
• Allows dental hygienists to perform dental cleanings in health access settings with medical clearance by a licensed dentist or physician prior to the cleaning and a dental examination by a dentist within 13 months following a cleaning.
• Broadens the definition of health access settings to include school-based prevention programs.
• Encourages the establishment of a dental home.
The FDA and FDHA are encouraged that this legislation will allow for more access to preventive dental care for Floridians while ensuring patient protection.
Anesthesia at last!
The Florida Board of Dentistry has just approved letting Florida hygienists administer local anesthesia: 64B5-16.006 Remediable Tasks Delegable to a Dental Hygienist