Currently, dentists or dental hygienists are allowed to provide gratuitous dental services to a summer camp for no more than fourteen days per year. This act removes the reference to summer camps, thus allowing such dental services to be provided anywhere, as long as it is for no more than fourteen days per year. A five member Advisory Commission for Dental Hygienists is established to make recommendations to the Missouri Dental Board. It shall include the dental hygienist currently serving on the Dental Board. All members shall be appointed by April 1, 2002.
Current law lists procedures for the licensure of dentists and dental hygienists.
This act revises both procedures by changing practice hour and continuing education requirements. It also allows practitioners to be placed on inactive lists. In any order of revocation of a license, the Board may prohibit application for licensure for one year or more. Currently, dental hygienists are prohibited from practicing without the supervision of a dentist. This act creates an exception by allowing a dental hygienist practicing in a public health setting to provide fluoride treatments, teeth cleaning, and sealants to children who are eligible for Medicaid.