FIRST REGULAR SESSION

HOUSE BILL NO. 766

95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVES GRILL (Sponsor) AND ATKINS (Co-sponsors).

1818L.01I                                                                                                                                                  D. ADAM CRUMBLISS, Chief Clerk

AN ACT

To amend chapter 332, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to clinical techniques for teeth whitening.

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the state of Missouri, as follows:

            Section A. Chapter 332, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 332.366, to read as follows:

            332.366. All teeth-whitening formulations shall be prescribed and dispensed by a licensed dentist. Licensed dental hygienists or registered dental assistants may apply teeth-whitening formulations, but only under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist. Any individual who takes the dental impression of another person or who performs any phase of any operation incident to teeth whitening, including but not limited to the instruction or application of on-site teeth-whitening materials or procedures, except under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist, shall be deemed to be engaging in the practice of dentistry.

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