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Legislation roundup: dental hygiene committee sets positions on a slate of bills including fluoride coverage and workforce provisions
Summary
The board’s Legislative and Regulatory Committee recommended positions on multiple bills — supporting fluoride‑treatment coverage for children, watching several health‑policy measures, and opposing a proposal to allow unlicensed dental staff extended time before completing an 8‑hour infection‑control course.
The Dental Hygiene Board’s Legislative and Regulatory Committee reviewed several bills of interest and recommended positions for the full board to consider.
Key recommendations included a staff‑recommended support position on Assembly Bill 350 (fluoride varnish coverage for children up to age 21), a recommendation to watch AB 341 (technical assistance center for oral health for people with disabilities), and a recommendation to oppose AB 873, which would have extended the period in which an unlicensed dental assistant could complete an…
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