California CodesBusiness and Professions Code - BPCDivision 2 — Healing ArtsChapter 4 — DentistryArticle 9 — Dental HygienistsSection 1959

A person who holds a valid, unrevoked, and unsuspended license as a registered dental hygienist, registered dental hygienist in alternative practice, or registered dental hygienist in extended functions under this article may append the letters “R.D.H.,” “R.D.H.A.P.,” or “R.D.H.E.F.,” respectively, to his or her name.

Notes

Allows a person holding a valid, unrevoked, and unsuspended license as a registered dental hygienist, registered dental hygienist in alternative practice, or registered dental hygienist in extended functions to append the corresponding professional letters to the person’s name. The authorized designations are “R.D.H.,” “R.D.H.A.P.,” and “R.D.H.E.F.,” respectively, matching the license held.

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