Mississippi House Bill 431: Dental hygienists; those employed by SDH or making educational demonstrations may practice under general supervision.

Mississippi · 2026 Regular Session

What it does

An Act To Amend Section 73-9-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Dental Hygienists Employed By The State Board Of Health Or Public School Boards Who Are Performing Oral Hygiene Instruction And Screening And Dental Hygienists Who Are Making Public Demonstrations Of Dental Hygiene For Educational Purposes To Perform Those Activities Under The General Supervision And Direction Of Regularly Licensed And Registered Dentists Without Having To Meet The Other Requirements And Conditions For Practice Under General Supervision; And For Related Purposes.

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Approved by Governor (2026-02-23)

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