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REFERENCE TITLE: dental assistants; education |
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State of Arizona House of Representatives Fifty-sixth Legislature Second Regular Session 2024
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HB 2639 |
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Introduced by Representative Hendrix
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An Act
amending section 32-1291, Arizona Revised Statutes; relating to the state board of dental examiners.
(TEXT OF BILL BEGINS ON NEXT PAGE)
Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:
Section 1. Section 32-1291, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended to read:
32-1291. Dental assistants; regulation; duties
A. A dental assistant may expose radiographs for dental diagnostic purposes under either the general supervision of a dentist or the direct supervision of an affiliated practice dental hygienist licensed pursuant to this chapter if the dental assistant has passed either of the following:
1. An examination approved by the board.
2. a course on exposing radiographs that qualifies as recognized continuing dental education as determined by the board.
B. A dental assistant may polish the natural and restored surfaces of the teeth under either the general supervision of a dentist or the direct supervision of an affiliated practice dental hygienist licensed pursuant to this chapter if the dental assistant has passed either of the following:
1. An examination approved by the board.
2. a course on coronal polishing that qualifies as recognized continuing dental education as determined by the board.