An Act enabling trained dental hygienists to administer dermal fillers and botox.
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| Committee | Recommendation | Vote |
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| J17 | Redraft | 1 entries |
| J24 | Accompanied | — |
The second paragraph of section 51 of chapter 112 of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding the following sentences:- A dental hygienist, under the direct supervision of a supervising dentist, may administer botulinum toxins and or dermal fillers, provided that the procedure is therapeutic and not cosmetic, provided further, they have received the same prescribed additional training in the administration of botulinum toxins and or dermal fillers as that of a dentist and approved by the board. A dental hygienist shall not administer botulinum toxins and or dermal fillers independently of a dentist.
The second paragraph of section 51 of chapter 112 of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding the following sentences:- A dental hygienist, under the direct supervision of a supervising dentist, may administer botulinum toxins and or dermal fillers, provided that the procedure is therapeutic and not cosmetic, provided further, they have received the same prescribed additional training in the administration of botulinum toxins and or dermal fillers as that of a dentist and approved by the board. A dental hygienist shall not administer botulinum toxins and or dermal fillers independently of a dentist.