Emergency Rule Allowing California’s RDA’s to remove Supra-Gingival Deposits

As dental practices begin to re-open slowly under the safer-at-home guidelines, most practices are trying to accommodate patients who have been waiting months for dental hygiene procedures in conjunction with necessary periodic examinations. We are at a critical point in providing access to care for all individuals and require increased utilization of our trained dental auxiliaries. Allowing dental assistants, under direct supervision of a licensed dentist to perform essential dental procedures related to the removal of supra-gingival deposits during dental hygiene procedures. We ask that you consider this Emergency Rule and allow for immediate adoption and continuation until at least December 31, 2020.