Section 34-9-27 - Employment, supervision, and practice of dental hygienists(a) A dental hygienist shall work only under the direct supervision of a duly licensed dentist practicing in this state. A dental hygienist may perform any duties allowed by rule of the board and assist a licensed or permitted dentist in his or her practice.(b) Any dental hygienist licensed by the board under this section who has completed the curriculum for dental hygienists at a dental school approved by the board shall have the right to use the title Registered Dental Hygienist or the abbreviation thereof, "R.D.H." appended to his or her name signifying the license conferred.(c) The board may impose any of the penalties outlined in Section 34-9-18 against any dentist who shall permit any dental hygienist working under his or her supervision to perform any operation other than those permitted under this section, and may impose the penalties outlined in Section 34-9-18 against any dental hygienist who performs any operation other than those permitted under this section.Ala. Code § 34-9-27 (1975)
Amended by Act 2023-362,§ 1, eff. 9/1/2023.Amended by Act 2018-274,§ 1, eff. 6/1/2018.Amended by Act 2013-252,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2013.Acts 1959, No. 100, p. 569, §36; Acts 1985, No. 85-697, p. 1120, §1; Acts 1993, No. 93-159, p. 241, §3; Act 2011-571, § 1.