Anthony Lum

The meeting commenced with procedural logistics, including instructions for remote participation and building evacuation plans. The Legislation and Regulatory Committee convened to address public comments on agenda items not previously scheduled, though no comments were registered. A significant portion of the meeting involved informational updates and discussion regarding proposed amendments to California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 16, Sections 1116 and 1116.5, concerning mobile dental hygiene clinics and Registered Dental Hygienist in Alternative Practice (RDHAP) physical facility registration. Key amendments included replacing the term "diagnosis" with "care plan" to align with statutory definitions, clarifications regarding requirements for emergency oxygen units based on services rendered (e.g., local anesthesia or soft tissue curettage), and modifications to the registration forms to clarify the use of 'Not Applicable' boxes. The committee also clarified definitions for physical facilities, distinguishing between fixed structures and locations for maintaining portable equipment.

The Dental Hygiene Board of California held a townhall meeting to address Registered Dental Hygienist in Alternative Practice (RDHAP) licensee comments regarding regulatory language and forms for mobile dental hygiene clinics and physical facility registration. The meeting included a presentation of proposed amendments and a discussion on topics such as clarification of forms, amendments addressing oxygen units and radiology facilities, and concerns regarding the removal of "dental hygiene diagnosis" and replacement with "dental hygiene care plan". Substantive changes to the text and forms were proposed, including revisions to CCR sections 1116 and 1116.5, and amendments to forms DHBC MDHC-01 and DHBC HAPR-01.

The Legislation and Regulatory Committee meeting of the Dental Hygiene Board of California covers a range of topics including updates and regulatory town hall meeting minutes for specific CCR sections, discussion and possible action on amendments to CCR Title 16 regarding mobile dental hygiene clinics and registered dental hygienists in alternative practice, status of DHBC regulatory packages, discussion and possible action on proposed amendments to the California Business and Professions Code, a legislative update on various bills of interest, and discussion and possible action on the July 19, 2025, Legislative and Regulatory Committee Meeting Minutes. The meeting also includes public comment opportunities for items not on the agenda and future agenda items.

The meeting included welcoming new members, logistics for the meeting, and public comments on items not on the agenda. The Education Committee meeting discussed and considered approving a new dental hygiene educational program by California Baptist University, including presentations and discussions regarding the feasibility and need for the program.

The Dental Hygiene Board of California convened to discuss several key issues. The board deliberated on the finalization of the DHBC 2024-2028 Strategic Plan, which was ultimately tabled until the November 2024 meeting due to the absence of a quorum. The board also received a presentation from the DCA Office of Professional Examination Services (OPES) regarding the DHBC Law and Ethics Examination. The Education Committee discussed the status of the Pasadena City College (PCC) and Taft College Dental Hygiene Educational Programs, addressing compliance issues and probation status. The Legislation and Regulatory Committee discussed and considered action on proposed amendments to regulations concerning Mobile Dental Hygiene Clinics and Registered Dental Hygienists in Alternative Practice, as well as statutory language amendments to Business and Professions Code Sections 1941 and 1915.1.