Ed. Code, § 44876 · Article 2. Employment
Ed. Code, § 44876
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Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
The qualifications for a dental hygienist, dental hygienist in alternative practice, or dental hygienist in extended functions shall be a valid license issued by the Dental Hygiene Board of California or by the Dental Board of California and either a health and development credential, a standard designated services credential with a specialization in health, or a services credential with a specialization in health.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 858, Sec. 62. (SB 1482) Effective January 1, 2019.
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- Official file
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