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H 444

An Act enabling trained dental hygienists to administer dermal fillers and botox

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Manny Cruz and 5 co-sponsors

H 444 - An Act enabling trained dental hygienists to administer dermal fillers and botox SummaryThis bill, H 444, would allow trained dental hygienists in the state to administer c

Hearing scheduled for 09/08/2025 from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM in A-2
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Bill Summary · H 444

H 444 - An Act enabling trained dental hygienists to administer dermal fillers and botox

Summary

This bill, H 444, would allow trained dental hygienists in the state to administer certain cosmetic procedures, specifically dermal fillers and botulinum toxin (botox) injections.

Key Provisions

  • Permits licensed dental hygienists who have completed approved training programs to perform dermal filler and botox injections as part of their scope of practice.
  • Requires dental hygienists to obtain additional certification in administering these cosmetic treatments, on top of their standard dental hygienist licensing.
  • Mandates that the state dental board develop regulations for the training, certification, and oversight of dental hygienists providing dermal fillers and botox.
  • Specifies that dental hygienists can only perform these procedures under the supervision of a licensed dentist.

Impact and Affected Parties

  • If passed, this bill would expand the allowed services that dental hygienists can provide to patients, giving them additional revenue opportunities.
  • Consumers may benefit from increased accessibility and potentially lower costs for dermal fillers and botox treatments, as dental hygienists could offer these services.
  • Dentists would be responsible for overseeing the work of their certified dental hygienists administering these cosmetic procedures.
  • The state dental board would be tasked with creating the necessary certification programs and regulations for this expanded scope of practice.

Timeline

  • The bill was introduced on March 25, 2025 and is currently scheduled for a public hearing on September 8, 2025.
  • If enacted, the new rules and certification processes for dental hygienists would likely take several months to develop before the law could be fully implemented.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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