Tex. Occ. Code § 262.002 · Subchapter A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
PRACTICE OF DENTAL HYGIENE.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
(a) A person practices dental hygiene if the person:
(1) removes accumulated matter, tartar, deposits, accretions, or stains, other than mottled enamel stains, from the natural and restored surface of exposed human teeth and restorations in the human mouth;
(2) smoothes roughened root surfaces;
(3) polishes exposed human teeth, restorations in the human mouth, or roughened root surfaces;
(4) topically applies drugs to the surface tissues of the human mouth or the exposed surface of human teeth;
(5) makes dental x-rays;
(6) administers a local anesthetic agent under the authorization and supervision of a dentist in compliance with Section 258.001(5); and
(7) performs any other service, task, or procedure prescribed by board rule.
(b) A person legally practicing dental hygiene does not violate state law regulating the practice of dentistry.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 868 (H.B. 3824), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2023.
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- Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
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- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/OC/htm/OC.262.htm
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