Section 36-6A-40.1 - Hygienist preventative and therapeutic services-Collaborative supervision-RequirementsA dental hygienist may provide preventive and therapeutic services under the collaborative supervision of a dentist if the dental hygienist has met the following requirements:
(1) Possesses a license to practice in the state;(2) Has a collaborative agreement with a dentist; and(3) Has satisfactorily demonstrated knowledge of: (a) Medical and dental emergencies and their management;(d) Disease transmission;(e) Management of early childhood caries; and(f) Management of special needs populations. SL 2011, ch 178, §1; SL 2015, ch 199, § 44; SL 2024, ch 154, §1.Amended by S.L. 2024, ch. 154,s. 1, eff. 7/1/2024.Amended by S.L. 2015, ch. 199,s. 44, eff. 7/1/2015.