Date	Chamber	Action
1/13/2009	Senate	Session Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

225 ILCS 25/18

from Ch. 111, par. 2318

305 ILCS 5/5-5

from Ch. 23, par. 5-5

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Dental Practice Act. Provides that dental hygienists may provide, without the supervision of a dentist, fluoride treatments and teeth cleaning and sealant services to children who are eligible participants in the State's Medicaid program. Requires any dental hygienist who provides such services to provide the eligible child's parent or guardian with the name of a licensed dentist who is a provider of medical services under the program. Requires any dental hygienist who provides such services and who practices in a public health clinic to refer for treatment any child with needs outside of the dental hygienist's scope of practice. Effective January 1, 2009.

Actions 

Date	Chamber	Action
2/15/2008	Senate	Filed with Secretary by Sen. Michael Noland
2/15/2008	Senate	First Reading
2/15/2008	Senate	Referred to Rules
2/28/2008	Senate	Assigned to Licensed Activities
3/13/2008	Senate	Held in Licensed Activities
3/14/2008	Senate	Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Rules
1/13/2009	Senate	Session Sine Die

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