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"Dental hygiene board" means
The Dental Hygiene Board of California.
"Dental board" means
The Dental Board of California.
"Direct supervision" means
The supervision of dental procedures based on instructions given by a licensed dentist who is required to be
physically present in the treatment facility during the performance of those procedures.
"General supervision" means
The supervision of dental procedures based on instructions given by a licensed dentist who is not required to be
physically present in the treatment facility during the performance of those procedures.
"Oral prophylaxis" means
Preventive and therapeutic dental procedures that include bacterial debridements with complete removal, supra
and subgingivally, of calculus, soft deposits, plaque, and stains, and the smoothing of tooth surfaces. The objective
of this treatment is to create an environment in which the patient can maintain healthy hard and soft tissues.
The following functions may be performed by a registered dental hygienist, in addition to those authorized
pursuant to Sections 1908 to 1914, inclusive:
(a) All functions that may be performed by a registered dental assistant.