Oral Health Professionals
- Dental Hygienists with Direct Access
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A dental hygienist with two years of experience may practice without supervision in institutions, public health facilities, group homes and schools. Conn. Gen. Stat. §20-126l
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- Dental Therapists
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Dental therapists must have a written collaborative management agreement with a dentist. Statute outlines what must be included in the agreement including practice settings and any limitations on services. Dental therapists may dispense and administer medications if outlined in the written practice agreement. Conn. Gen. Stat. §20-126y
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- Practice of Teledentistry
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A licensed dentist is included in the definition of a telehealth provider. A telehealth provider means any person who provides health care or other health services through the use of telehealth within such person's scope of practice and in accordance with the standard of care applicable to such person's profession. Conn. Gen. Stat. §19a-906
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