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CA Bus & Prof Code § 1905 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 4 - Dentistry|ARTICLE 9 - Dental Hygienists|Section 1905.

1905.  (a) The dental hygiene board shall perform the following functions:(1) Evaluate all registered dental hygienist, registered dental hygienist in alternative practice, and registered dental hygienist in extended functions educational programs that apply for approval and grant or deny approval of those applications in accordance with regulations adopted by the dental hygiene board. Any such educational programs approved by the dental board on or before June 30, 2009, shall be deemed approved by the dental hygiene board. Any dental hygiene program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation may be approved.(2) Withdraw or revoke its prior approval of a registered dental hygienist, registered dental hygienist in alternative practice, or registered dental hygienist in extended functions educational program in accordance with regulations adopted by the dental hygiene board. The dental hygiene board may withdraw or revoke a dental hygiene program approval if the Commission on Dental Accreditation has indicated an intent to withdraw approval or has withdrawn approval.(3) Review and evaluate all registered dental hygienist, registered dental hygienist in alternative practice, and registered dental hygienist in extended functions applications for licensure to ascertain whether the applicant meets the appropriate licensing requirements specified by statute and regulations, maintain application records, cashier application fees, issue and renew licenses, and perform any other tasks that are incidental to the application and licensure processes.(4) Determine the appropriate type of license examination consistent with the provisions of this article, and develop or cause to be developed and administer examinations in accordance with regulations adopted by the dental hygiene board.(5) Determine the amount of fees assessed under this article, not to exceed the actual cost.(6) Determine and enforce the continuing education requirements specified in Section 1936.1.(7) Deny, suspend, or revoke a license under this article, or otherwise enforce the provisions of this article. Any such proceedings shall be conducted in accordance with Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 11500) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, and the dental hygiene board shall have all of the powers granted therein.(8) Make recommendations to the dental board regarding dental hygiene scope of practice issues.(9) Adopt, amend, and revoke rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this article, including the amount of required supervision by a registered dental hygienist, a registered dental hygienist in alternative practice, or a registered dental hygienist in extended functions of a registered dental assistant.(b) The dental hygiene board may employ employees and examiners that it deems necessary to carry out its functions and responsibilities under this article.(Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 456, Sec. 8. (SB 786) Effective January 1, 2020.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 1905.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 4 - Dentistry|ARTICLE 9 - Dental Hygienists|Section 1905.1.

1905.1.  The dental hygiene board may contract with the dental board to carry out this article. The dental hygiene board may contract with the dental board to perform investigations of applicants and licensees under this article.(Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 456, Sec. 9. (SB 786) Effective January 1, 2020.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 1905.2 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 4 - Dentistry|ARTICLE 9 - Dental Hygienists|Section 1905.2.

1905.2.  Recommendations by the dental hygiene board regarding scope of practice issues, as specified in paragraph (8) of subdivision (a) of Section 1905, shall be approved, modified, or rejected by the board within 90 days of submission of the recommendation to the board. If the board rejects or significantly modifies the intent or scope of the recommendation, the dental hygiene board may request that the board provide its reasons in writing for rejecting or significantly modifying the recommendation, which shall be provided by the board within 30 days of the request.(Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 456, Sec. 10. (SB 786) Effective January 1, 2020.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 1906 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 4 - Dentistry|ARTICLE 9 - Dental Hygienists|Section 1906.

1906.  (a) The dental hygiene board shall adopt, amend, and revoke regulations to implement the requirements of this article.(b) All regulations adopted by the dental hygiene board shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code.(c) No regulation adopted by the dental hygiene board shall impose a requirement or a prohibition directly upon a licensed dentist or on the administration of a dental office, unless specifically authorized by this article.(d) Unless contrary to the provisions of this article, regulations adopted by the dental board shall continue to apply to registered dental hygienists, registered dental hygienists in alternative practice, and registered dental hygienists in extended functions until other regulations are adopted by the dental hygiene board. All references in those regulations to “board” shall mean the dental hygiene board, which shall solely enforce the regulations with respect to registered dental hygienists, registered dental hygienists in alternative practice, and registered dental hygienists in extended functions.(Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 456, Sec. 11. (SB 786) Effective January 1, 2020.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 1907 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 4 - Dentistry|ARTICLE 9 - Dental Hygienists|Section 1907.

1907.  The following functions may be performed by a registered dental hygienist, in addition to those authorized pursuant to Sections 1908 to 1914, inclusive:(a) All functions that may be performed by a registered dental assistant.(b) All persons holding a license as a registered dental hygienist, registered dental hygienist in alternative practice, or registered dental hygienist in extended functions as of December 31, 2005, are authorized to perform the duties of a registered dental assistant specified in this chapter. All persons issued a license as a registered dental hygienist, registered dental hygienist in alternative practice, or registered dental hygienist in extended functions on or after January 1, 2006, shall qualify for and receive a registered dental assistant license prior to performance of the duties of a registered dental assistant specified in this chapter.(Amended by Stats. 2009, Ch. 308, Sec. 11.5. (SB 819) Effective January 1, 2010.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 1908 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 4 - Dentistry|ARTICLE 9 - Dental Hygienists|Section 1908.

1908.  (a) The practice of dental hygiene includes dental hygiene assessment and development, planning, and implementation of a dental hygiene care plan. It also includes oral health education, counseling, and health screenings.(b) The practice of dental hygiene does not include any of the following procedures:(1) Diagnosis and comprehensive treatment planning.(2) Placing, condensing, carving, or removal of permanent restorations.(3) Surgery or cutting on hard and soft tissue including, but not limited to, the removal of teeth and the cutting and suturing of soft tissue.(4) Prescribing medication.(5) Administering local or general anesthesia or oral or parenteral conscious sedation, except for the administration of nitrous oxide and oxygen, whether administered alone or in combination with each other, or local anesthesia pursuant to Section 1909.(Added by Stats. 2008, Ch. 31, Sec. 47. Effective January 1, 2009. Operative July 1, 2009, by Sec. 55 of Ch. 31.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 1909 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 4 - Dentistry|ARTICLE 9 - Dental Hygienists|Section 1909.

1909.  A registered dental hygienist is authorized to perform the following procedures under direct supervision of a licensed dentist, after submitting to the dental hygiene board evidence of satisfactory completion of a course of instruction, approved by the dental hygiene board, in the procedures:(a) Soft-tissue curettage.(b) Administration of local anesthesia.(c) Administration of nitrous oxide and oxygen, whether administered alone or in combination with each other.(Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 456, Sec. 12. (SB 786) Effective January 1, 2020.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 1910 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 4 - Dentistry|ARTICLE 9 - Dental Hygienists|Section 1910.

1910.  A registered dental hygienist is authorized to perform the following procedures under general supervision:(a) Preventive and therapeutic interventions, including oral prophylaxis, scaling, and root planing.(b) Application of topical, therapeutic, and subgingival agents used for the control of caries and periodontal disease.(c) The taking of impressions for bleaching trays and application and activation of agents with nonlaser, light-curing devices.(d) The taking of impressions for bleaching trays and placements of in-office, tooth-whitening devices.(Added by Stats. 2008, Ch. 31, Sec. 47. Effective January 1, 2009. Operative July 1, 2009, by Sec. 55 of Ch. 31.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 1911 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 4 - Dentistry|ARTICLE 9 - Dental Hygienists|Section 1911.

1911.  (a) A registered dental hygienist may provide, without supervision, educational services, oral health training programs, and oral health screenings.(b) A registered dental hygienist shall refer any screened patients with possible oral abnormalities to a dentist for a comprehensive examination, diagnosis, and treatment plan.(c) In any public health program created by federal, state, or local law or administered by a federal, state, county, or local governmental entity, at a sponsored event by a sponsoring entity or at a nonprofit organization, a registered dental hygienist may provide, without supervision, dental hygiene preventive services in addition to oral screenings, including, but not limited to, the application of fluorides and pit and fissure sealants. A registered dental hygienist practicing as described in this subdivision may submit, or allow to be submitted, any insurance or third-party claims for patient services performed as authorized in this article.(d) For purposes of this section, the following shall apply:(1) “Nonprofit organization” means a tax-exempt nonprofit corporation supported and maintained in whole or in substantial part by donations, bequests, gifts, grants, government funds, or contributions, in the form of money, goods, or services, where dental hygiene services are performed. A nonprofit organization shall not be construed to be engaging in the unlicensed practice of dentistry.(2) “Sponsored event” shall be defined as in paragraph (4) of subdivision (b) of Section 1626.6. (3) “Sponsoring entity” shall be defined as in paragraph (6) of subdivision (b) of Section 1626.6.(Amended by Stats. 2020, Ch. 130, Sec. 1. (SB 653) Effective January 1, 2021.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 1911.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 4 - Dentistry|ARTICLE 9 - Dental Hygienists|Section 1911.5.

1911.5.  Notwithstanding Section 1912, a registered dental hygienist may provide, without supervision, fluoride varnish to a patient.(Added by Stats. 2020, Ch. 130, Sec. 2. (SB 653) Effective January 1, 2021.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 1912 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 4 - Dentistry|ARTICLE 9 - Dental Hygienists|Section 1912.

1912.  Any procedure performed or service provided by a registered dental hygienist that does not specifically require direct supervision shall require general supervision, so long as it does not give rise to a situation in the dentist’s office requiring immediate services for alleviation of severe pain, or immediate diagnosis and treatment of unforeseeable dental conditions that, if not immediately diagnosed and treated, would lead to serious disability or death.(Added by Stats. 2008, Ch. 31, Sec. 47. Effective January 1, 2009. Operative July 1, 2009, by Sec. 55 of Ch. 31.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 1913 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 4 - Dentistry|ARTICLE 9 - Dental Hygienists|Section 1913.

1913.  Unless otherwise specified in this chapter, a registered dental hygienist may perform any procedure or provide any service within the scope of their practice in any setting under the appropriate level of supervision required by this article, if the registered dental hygienist has completed the appropriate education and training required to perform the procedure or provide the service.(Amended by Stats. 2020, Ch. 312, Sec. 11. (SB 1474) Effective January 1, 2021.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 1914 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 4 - Dentistry|ARTICLE 9 - Dental Hygienists|Section 1914.

1914.  A registered dental hygienist may use any material or device approved for use in the performance of a service or procedure within his or her scope of practice under the appropriate level of supervision, if he or she has the appropriate education and training required to use the material or device.(Added by Stats. 2008, Ch. 31, Sec. 47. Effective January 1, 2009. Operative July 1, 2009, by Sec. 55 of Ch. 31.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 1915 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 4 - Dentistry|ARTICLE 9 - Dental Hygienists|Section 1915.

1915.  No person other than a registered dental hygienist, registered dental hygienist in alternative practice, or registered dental hygienist in extended functions or a licensed dentist may engage in the practice of dental hygiene or perform dental hygiene procedures on patients, including, but not limited to, supragingival and subgingival scaling, dental hygiene assessment, and treatment planning, except for the following persons:(a) A student enrolled in a dental or a dental hygiene school who is performing procedures as part of the regular curriculum of that program under the supervision of the faculty of that program.(b) A dental assistant acting in accordance with the rules of the dental board in performing the following procedures:(1) Applying nonaerosol and noncaustic topical agents.(2) Applying topical fluoride.(3) Taking impressions for bleaching trays.(c) A registered dental assistant acting in accordance with the rules of the dental board in performing the following procedures:(1) Polishing the coronal surfaces of teeth.(2) Applying bleaching agents.(3) Activating bleaching agents with a nonlaser light-curing device.(4) Applying pit and fissure sealants.(d) A registered dental assistant in extended functions acting in accordance with the rules of the dental board in applying pit and fissure sealants.(e) A registered dental hygienist, registered dental hygienist in alternative practice, or registered dental hygienist in extended functions licensed in another jurisdiction, performing a clinical demonstration for educational purposes.(Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 473, Sec. 2. (SB 821) Effective January 1, 2014.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 1916 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 4 - Dentistry|ARTICLE 9 - Dental Hygienists|Section 1916.

1916.  (a) (1) An applicant for licensure under this article shall furnish electronic fingerprint images for submission to state and federal criminal justice agencies, including, but not limited to, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, in order to establish the identity of the applicant and for the other purposes described in this section.(2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), an out-of-state applicant or licensee residing out of state for whom an electronic record of the licensee’s fingerprints does not exist shall furnish a hardcopy of the applicant’s or licensee’s fingerprint card if electronic fingerprint images are not available or shared in the applicant’s or licensee’s state of residence.(b) The dental hygiene board shall submit the fingerprint images or card to the Department of Justice for the purposes of obtaining criminal offender record information regarding state and federal level convictions and arrests, including arrests for which the Department of Justice establishes that the person is free on bail or on their own recognizance pending trial or appeal.(c) When received, the Department of Justice shall forward to the Federal Bureau of Investigation requests for federal summary criminal history information received pursuant to this section. The Department of Justice shall review the information returned from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and compile and disseminate the response to the dental hygiene board.(d) The Department of Justice shall provide a response to the dental hygiene board pursuant to subdivision (p) of Section 11105 of the Penal Code.(e) The dental hygiene board shall request from the Department of Justice subsequent arrest notification service, as provided pursuant to Section 11105.2 of the Penal Code.(f) The information obtained as a result of the fingerprinting shall be used in accordance with Section 11105 of the Penal Code, and to determine whether the applicant is subject to denial of licensure pursuant to Division 1.5 (commencing with Section 475) or Section 1943.(g) The Department of Justice shall charge a fee sufficient to cover the cost of processing the request described in this section.(Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 456, Sec. 14. (SB 786) Effective January 1, 2020.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 1917 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 4 - Dentistry|ARTICLE 9 - Dental Hygienists|Section 1917.

1917.  The dental hygiene board shall grant initial licensure as a registered dental hygienist to a person who satisfies all of the following requirements:(a) Completion of an educational program for registered dental hygienists, approved by the dental hygiene board, accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation, and conducted by a degree-granting, postsecondary institution.(b) Within the preceding three years, satisfactory completion of the dental hygiene examination given by the Western Regional Examining Board or any other clinical or dental hygiene examination approved by the dental hygiene board.(c) Satisfactory completion of the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination.(d) Satisfactory completion of the examination in California law and ethics as prescribed by the dental hygiene board.(e) Submission of a completed application form and all fees required by the dental hygiene board.(f) Satisfactory completion of dental hygiene board-approved instruction in gingival soft-tissue curettage, nitrous oxide-oxygen analgesia, and local anesthesia.(Amended by Stats. 2020, Ch. 312, Sec. 12. (SB 1474) Effective January 1, 2021.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 1917.3 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 4 - Dentistry|ARTICLE 9 - Dental Hygienists|Section 1917.3.

1917.3.  Notwithstanding Section 135, an examinee for a registered dental hygienist license who either fails to pass the clinical examination required by Section 1917 after three attempts or fails to pass the clinical examination as a result of a single incidence of imposing gross trauma on a patient shall not be eligible for further reexamination until the examinee has successfully completed remedial education at an approved dental hygiene program or a comparable organization approved by the dental hygiene board.(Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 456, Sec. 17. (SB 786) Effective January 1, 2020.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 1918 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 4 - Dentistry|ARTICLE 9 - Dental Hygienists|Section 1918.

1918.  The dental hygiene board shall license as a registered dental hygienist in extended functions a person who meets all of the following requirements:(a) Holds a current license as a registered dental hygienist in California.(b) Completes clinical training approved by the dental hygiene board in a facility affiliated with a dental school under the direct supervision of the dental school faculty.(c) Performs satisfactorily on an examination required by the dental hygiene board.(d) Completes an application form and pays all application fees required by the dental hygiene board.(Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 456, Sec. 18. (SB 786) Effective January 1, 2020.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 1920 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 4 - Dentistry|ARTICLE 9 - Dental Hygienists|Section 1920.

1920.  (a) A person who holds a current and active license as a registered dental hygienist in extended functions or a registered dental hygienist in alternative practice on July 1, 2009, shall automatically be issued a license as a registered dental hygienist, unless the person holds a current and active registered dental hygienist license.(b) A registered dental hygienist license issued pursuant to this section shall expire on the same date as the person’s registered dental hygienist, registered dental hygienist in alternative practice, or registered dental hygienist in extended functions license, and shall be subject to the same renewal and other requirements imposed by law or regulation on a license.(Added by Stats. 2008, Ch. 31, Sec. 47. Effective January 1, 2009. Operative July 1, 2009, by Sec. 55 of Ch. 31.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 1921 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 4 - Dentistry|ARTICLE 9 - Dental Hygienists|Section 1921.

1921.  In addition to any other duties or functions authorized by law, a registered dental hygienist in extended functions or a registered dental hygienist in alternative practice may perform any of the duties or functions authorized to be performed by a registered dental hygienist.(Added by Stats. 2008, Ch. 31, Sec. 47. Effective January 1, 2009. Operative July 1, 2009, by Sec. 55 of Ch. 31.)