1317-S AMH CALD WEIK 123

  

SHB 1317 - H AMD TO H AMD (H-3931.1/20) 985

By Representative Caldier

On page 18, at the beginning of line 15 of the striking amendment, strike "apply topical anesthetic agents" and insert "((apply)) :

(i) Apply topical anesthetic agents;

(ii) Perform dental prophylaxis for patients in a healthy oral state, including polishing and scaling of teeth with visible calculus;

(iii) Perform periodontal probing; and

(iv) Perform gross debridement of visible calculus with a non-invasive ultrasonic device"

On page 18, line 19 of the striking amendment, after "allow." insert "In order to provide the services allowed under subsection (b)(ii) through (iv) of this section, a dental assistant must complete an initial one-time training approved by the commission and annual continuing education requirements as determined by the commission."

EFFECT: Allows dental therapist who has completed initial training and annual continuing education approved and required by the Dental Quality Assurance Commission to: perform dental prophylaxis for patients in a healthy oral state; perform periodontal probing; and perform gross debridement of visible calculus with a non-invasive ultrasonic device.

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