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Board debates who may interpret dental hygiene scope of practice; staff to research authority and processes
Summary
Members discussed limits of the board—s authority to interpret scope of practice, the role of subject‑matter experts and the board attorney, and examples such as myofunctional therapy and Botox; staff said legislative authority may be needed for some formal interpretive powers.
Board members and public commenters spent substantial time on March 22 discussing how the Dental Hygiene Board can interpret scope of practice questions for dental hygienists and where legal authority resides.
Why it matters: scope interpretations determine which procedures licensees may lawfully perform and shape enforcement, training, and potential legislative fixes.
What was said: Anthony Lum, executive officer, described current practice: staff and the assigned DCA attorney rely on subject‑matter experts (SMEs) and internal…
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