§ 18.29.230 — Services at senior centers and community-based sealant programs—Dental hygienist duties.

Washington § 18.29.230

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

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A dental hygienist participating in a program under RCW 18.29.056 that involves providing services at senior centers, as defined in RCW 18.29.056 , or under RCW 18.29.220 that involves removing deposits and stains from the surfaces of teeth in a community-based sealant program must:

(1) Provide the patient or, if the patient is a minor, the parent or legal guardian of the patient, if reasonably available, with written information that includes at least the following:

(a) A notice that the treatment being given under the program is not a comprehensive oral health care service, but is provided as a preventive service only; and

(b) A recommendation that the patient should be examined by a licensed dentist for comprehensive oral health care services; and

(2) Assist the patient in obtaining a referral for further dental planning and treatment, including providing a written description of methods and sources by which a patient may obtain a referral, if needed, to a dentist, and a list of licensed dentists in the community. Written information should be provided to the parent on the potential needs of the patient.

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

Legislative History

[2007 c 270 s 3.]