Relating to the placement of dental sealants on teeth by a dental assistant

Where it is now

1. ✓
   Done: IntroducedFebruary 15, 2021
2. ✓
   Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 15, 2021
3. ✓
   Done: House committeeMarch 2, 2021
4. –
   Skipped: Passes the HouseContinued as HF 737
5. Next: Senate committee
6. Next: Passes the Senate
7. Next: To the Governor
8. Next: Signed into law

Became HF 737 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to HF 737 What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

This bill relates to the scope of practice of dental assistants. Under current law, a registered dental assistant may perform those services of assistance to a licensed dentist as determined by the dental board by rule. A registered dental assistant with additional education and training, as provided by the board by rule, may become certified to perform expanded functions or become qualified to participate in dental radiography. Current law also provides that a registered dental assistant who has successfully completed expanded function training through the university of Iowa college of dentistry or a program certified by the commission on dental accreditation may place sealants on teeth.

Full bill text¹

House subcommittee

Named February 15, 2021. On February 17, 2021 it recommended passage. Vote Total: 3-0.

• Rep. Steven P. Bradley REmail
• Rep. Tom Jeneary REmail
• Rep. Kristin Sunde D

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