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AB 1952

Dentistry: dental hygienists: licensure.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Marc Berman

AB 1952 modifies dental hygienist licensing requirements in California, potentially expanding practice authority or altering supervision standards to affect healthcare access and workforce regulations.

From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 17. Noes 0.) (April 21).
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Bill Summary · AB 1952

Legislative bill overview

AB 1952 modifies California's licensing and regulatory requirements for dental hygienists. The bill appears to address scope of practice, licensure pathways, or supervision requirements for dental hygienists in the state, though specific provisions are not yet publicly detailed as the bill is in early processing stages.

Why is this important

Dental hygienists represent a significant portion of California's dental workforce and deliver preventive care to vulnerable populations. Changes to their licensure or practice authority directly affect access to dental services, healthcare costs, and job availability in underserved communities.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of practice expansion vs. safety concerns: Changes allowing hygienists greater independence could improve access but may raise questions from dentists about supervision and liability
  • Educational requirements and career pathways: Modifications to licensure standards could affect entry barriers, workforce diversity, and training program capacity across the state
  • Regulatory oversight balance: Determining appropriate levels of dentist supervision versus hygienist autonomy involves competing interests between professional autonomy, patient safety, and economic considerations

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

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