An Act enabling trained dental hygienists to administer dermal fillers and botox
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill would allow trained dental hygienists in Massachusetts to administer dermal fillers and Botox. Currently, these procedures are typically performed by physicians or other licensed medical professionals. The legislation aims to expand access to these cosmetic treatments and potentially reduce costs by allowing qualified dental hygienists to provide them.
Key provisions
- Dental hygienists can administer dermal fillers.
- Dental hygienists can administer Botox.
- The bill requires dental hygienists administering these substances to meet specific training requirements.
- The bill allows for the administration of these substances by dental hygienists.
Who is affected
- Dental hygienists
- Patients seeking dermal filler and Botox treatments
- The dental industry
- The medical industry
Notable changes
- Currently, only physicians and other licensed medical professionals can administer dermal fillers and Botox in Massachusetts.
- This bill would expand the scope of practice for dental hygienists.
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