Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 18.29 - Dental Hygienists.
18.29.220 - Community-based sealant programs in schools.

RCW 18.29.220
Community-based sealant programs in schools.

For low-income, rural, and other at-risk populations and in coordination with local public health jurisdictions and local oral health coalitions, a dental hygienist licensed in this state may assess for and apply sealants and apply fluoride, and may remove deposits and stains from the surfaces of teeth in community-based sealant programs carried out in schools:
(1) Without attending the department's school sealant endorsement program if the dental hygienist was licensed as of April 19, 2001; or
(2) If the dental hygienist is school sealant endorsed under RCW 43.70.650.

[ 2019 c 111 § 4; 2009 c 321 § 2; 2007 c 270 § 2; 2001 c 93 § 3.]
NOTES:

Report—Effective date—2009 c 321: See notes following RCW 18.29.056.


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


Findings—Intent—Effective date—2001 c 93: See notes following RCW 43.70.650.

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