Amends existing law to revise definitions and provisions regarding certain procedures performed by dental hygienists and to revise terminology.

Broadeningthedefinitionofanextendedaccessoralhealthcareprogrambyuseoftheterm"practicesetting" provides for the diversity of current practice models and would allow for additional locations at which oral health care may be delivered. Eliminating the requirement that a supervising dentist be affiliated with an extended access oral health care program will eliminate an access barrier. The addition of a requirement for dental hygiene written orders will ensure accountability between the dental hygienist and the supervising dentist.