Dental hygienists; those employed by SDH or making educational demonstrations may practice under general supervision.

This bill allows dental hygienists employed by the Mississippi State Board of Health or public school boards to perform oral hygiene instruction, screening, and fluoride applications (as part of education) under general supervision by a licensed dentist - without needing to meet standard practice requirements like 5 years of experience or CPR certification. It also permits hygienists making public dental hygiene demonstrations for educational purposes to operate under similar general supervision. These exemptions apply exclusively to educational activities, not regular patient care. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026.