Legislative Update, 2009
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The Dental Hygiene Advisory Committee (DHAC) to the State Board of Dental Examiners (SBDE) wanted dental hygienists to have a standard of care with regard to recording patient treatment. The intent is that a dental hygienist would be more thorough in recording treatment other than just “PX, EX, BWX” and include all information regarding the patient’s care at each visit.
The DHAC and the SBDE found the wording of the new rule acceptable and the SBDE approved the new rule January 16, 2009 for publication in the Texas Register.
For actual wording of the rule, click here.Since 1971, Dental Hygienists have been permitted to give local anesthesia under supervision in other states. LA flyer
Improving the quality of patient care and management of treatment-related pain is the motivating factor behind the effort to legalize the administration of local anesthesia by dental hygienists. fact sheet LA Map
Legislation to improve access to long-term consistent oral healthcare…fact sheet Access Flyer
In 2004, a survey entitled Trends in Dental Hygiene Employment in Texas was conducted by JKS Marketing Research Inc. They surveyed all registered dental hygienists’ in Texas, which yielded the following results: more
In 1978, the TDHA voted to support the formation of Texas Dental Hygienists’ Political Action Committee (Tex Hy-Pac). Its purpose is to encourage dental hygienists and other interested persons to inform legislators of current dental hygiene issues. more
Oral Health Reports
Oral Health in America - Surgeon General's Report
Oral Health and Total Health - Know the Connection (ADHA Fact Sheet)
Relationship Between Periodontal Treatment and Overall Cost
Evidence-Based Clinical Recommendations for use of Pit and Fissure Sealants
