§ 18.29.220 — Community-based sealant programs in schools.

Washington § 18.29.220

• Jurisdiction: Washington
• Title 18: BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS
• Ch. 18.29: DENTAL HYGIENISTS

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For low-income, rural, and other at-risk populations and in coordination with local public health jurisdictions and local oral health coalitions, a dental hygienist licensed in this state may assess for and apply sealants and apply fluoride, and may remove deposits and stains from the surfaces of teeth in community-based sealant programs carried out in schools:

(1) Without attending the department's school sealant endorsement program if the dental hygienist was licensed as of April 19, 2001; or

(2) If the dental hygienist is school sealant endorsed under RCW 43.70.650 .

Report — Effective date — 2009 c 321: See notes following RCW 18.29.056 .

Report — 2007 c 270: See note following RCW 18.29.056 .

Findings — Intent — Effective date — 2001 c 93: See notes following RCW 43.70.650 .

Legislative History

[2019 c 111 s 4;2009 c 321 s 2;2007 c 270 s 2;2001 c 93 s 3.]