Bill > S743

This bill aims to improve oral health for all Massachusetts residents. It does this by: 1. Requiring public schools to notify parents/guardians about the importance of oral health screenings and provide information on accessing affordable dental care. 2. Allowing licensed dental therapists, under the supervision of a dentist, to administer certain non-narcotic medications like analgesics, anti-inflammatories, and antibiotics. 3. Establishing regulations for the licensing and practice of dental therapists, including requirements for education, supervision, scope of practice, and serving underserved populations. 4. Expanding the responsibilities of the state's dental director to focus on increasing preventative dental services to underserved and vulnerable populations. 5. Requiring community health workers to receive education or training in oral health as a condition of licensure or renewal. The bill aims to improve access to affordable and effective dental services, especially for underserved populations in Massachusetts.

Health and Social Services

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S743