PRACTICE OF DENTAL HYGIENE – Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the practice of dental hygiene.

This bill updates Idaho laws to expand the scope of practice for licensed dental hygienists, allowing them to perform a broader range of dental interventions based on their education, training, and experience or as delegated by a supervising dentist. Key changes include authorizing hygienists to conduct dental assessments and diagnoses, develop treatment plans, and administer topical medications for minor oral conditions, while maintaining requirements for independent practitioners to refer patients to dentists for care beyond their expertise. The legislation also clarifies definitions of dental hygiene practice and establishes penalties for unlicensed individuals performing these services without proper supervision.