Section 1926.05 - Additional duties(a) In addition to the duties specified in Section 1926, a registered dental hygienist in alternative practice is authorized to perform the duties pursuant to Section 1910.5, in the following settings:(1) Residences of the homebound. (3) Residential facilities and other institutions.(4) Dental or medical settings.(5) Dental health professional shortage areas, as certified by the Department of Health Care Access and Information in accordance with existing office guidelines.(b) A registered dental hygienist in alternative practice is authorized to perform the duties pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 1910.5 in the settings specified in this section after there has been a diagnosis, treatment plan, and instruction to perform the procedure provided by a dentist.Ca. Bus. and Prof. Code § 1926.05
Amended by Stats 2022 ch 511 (SB 1495),s 7, eff. 1/1/2023.Amended by Stats 2020 ch 130 (SB 653),s 6, eff. 1/1/2021.Added by Stats 2014 ch 662 (AB 1174),s 7, eff. 1/1/2015.