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ID H0805
ID H0805Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the practice of dental hygiene.
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Introduced
03/02/2026
03/02/2026
In Committee
03/03/2026
03/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
RELATING TO THE PRACTICE OF DENTAL HYGIENE; AMENDING SECTION 54-902, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE PRACTICE OF DENTAL HYGIENE; REPEALING SECTION 54-904, IDAHO CODE, RELATING TO THE AUTHORIZATION FOR PROCEDURES PERFORMED UNDER GENERAL SUPERVISION BY DENTAL HYGIEN- ISTS; AMENDING CHAPTER 9, TITLE 54, IDAHO CODE, BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW SECTION 54-904, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE AUTHORIZATION FOR DENTAL HYGIENISTS; AMENDING SECTION 54-906, IDAHO CODE, TO REMOVE A PROVISION REGARDING SUPERVISION BY A DENTIST; AMENDING SECTION 54-924, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE FOR LICENSEES AND LICENSURE BY THE BOARD; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
AI Summary
This bill revises the practice of dental hygiene in Idaho by updating the definition of dental hygiene to include services performed within a dental hygienist's education, training, and experience, or as delegated by a supervising dentist, and by authorizing dental hygienists to perform dental hygiene assessments, diagnoses, and treatment plans, and to administer certain topical medications for minor oral diseases. It also repeals an outdated section regarding general supervision and clarifies that a dental hygienist practicing independently must refer patients to a dentist for care beyond their scope or if the patient requests it. Additionally, the bill amends a provision related to disciplinary actions by the board, changing the term "dentist" to "licensee" in certain contexts, which broadens the scope of disciplinary actions to include other licensed dental professionals. The bill also includes an emergency clause, making its provisions effective on July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Health and Welfare Committee (House)
Last Action
House Health & Welfare Committee (09:00:00 3/16/2026 Room EW20) (on 03/16/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0805/ |
| BillText | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0805.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0805SOP.pdf |
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