California CodesBusiness and Professions Code - BPCDivision 2 — Healing ArtsChapter 4 — DentistryArticle 9 — Dental HygienistsSection 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.
Notes
Allows a registered dental hygienist under general supervision to perform preventive and therapeutic interventions including oral prophylaxis, scaling, and root planing; apply topical, therapeutic, and subgingival agents for caries and periodontal disease; take impressions for bleaching trays; activate bleaching agents with nonlaser light-curing devices; and place in-office tooth-whitening devices.
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