The Board proposes the rule promulgation to create a rule for the delegation of remediable restorative functions, supervision level, and training and experience requirements for dental hygienists.

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Board of Dentistry

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

64B5-16.0061Delegation of Remediable Restorative Functions to Dental Hygienists; Supervision Level; and Training and Experience Requirements.

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes the rule promulgation to create a rule for the delegation of remediable restorative functions, supervision level, and training and experience requirements for dental hygienists.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Delegation of Remediable Restorative Functions to Dental Hygienists; Supervision Level; and Training and Experience Requirements.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 456.013, 466.024 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 456.013, 466.024 FS.

IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE REGISTER.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Jennifer Wenhold, Executive Director, Board of Dentistry/MQA, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C08, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3258.

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE FROM THE CONTACT PERSON LISTED ABOVE.