Laws and Regulations Archive

Approved Section 100 Regulatory Changes

CCR Section 1107 (b)(9)(A) and (B) – RDH Course in Local Anesthesia, Nitrous Oxide-Oxygen Analgesia and Periodontal Soft Tissue Curettage

CCR Section 1105.1(b),(c),(d), and (e) – Faculty

Approved Regulatory Packages

16 CCR section 1104.1. Process for Approval of a New RDH Educational Program

• Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
• Proposed Language and Form   
• Initial Statement of Reasons
• Final Statement of Reasons
  This rulemaking was approved on 2-1-2023 by the Office of Administrative Law and filed with the Secretary of State. It is effective 4-1-2023.

16 CCR section 1104.3. Reviews, Site Visits, Citation and Fines, and Probationary Status for Dental Hygiene Educational Programs

• Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
• Proposed Language   
• Initial Statement of Reasons
• 16 CCR Section 1104.3 Notice of Modified Text, 2-10-2023
• 16 CCR Section 1104.3 Modified Text, 2-4-2023
• Final Statement of Reasons
  This rulemaking was approved on 3-27-2023 by the Office of Administrative Law and filed with the Secretary of State. It is effective 7-1-2023.

16 CCR section 1119. Retired Licensure (formerly 16 CCR section 1115)

• Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
• Proposed Language   
• Initial Statement of Reasons
• Application for a Retired License
• Application to Reactivate Retired License
• Notice of Availability of Modified Text And Forms Incorporated By Reference for 16 CCR 1115
• Modified Text: 16 CCR section 1115, Retired License (1.22.22)
• Application for a Retired RDH, RDHAP, or RDHEF License” DHBC RLC-01 (New 11/20)(Modified)
• Application for Reactivation of a Retired RDH, RDHAP, or RDHEF License” DHBC RLC-02 (New 10/20)(Modified)
• Final Statement of Reasons
  This rulemaking was approved on 11-16-2022 by the Office of Administrative Law and filed with the Secretary of State. It is effective 1-1-2023.

16 CCR section 1138.1. Unprofessional Conduct

• Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
• Proposed Language
• Initial Statement of Reasons
• Notice of Modified Text 16 CCR 1138.1
• Modified Text 16 CCR 1138.1
• Addendum to ISOR 16 CCR 1138.1
• Final Statement of Reasons
  This rulemaking was approved on 5-16-2022 by the Office of Administrative Law and filed with the Secretary of State. It is effective 7-1-2022.

16 CCR section 1117. Reporting Dental Relationships Between Registered Dental Hygienists in Alternative Practice and Licensed Dentists.

• Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
• Proposed Language
• DHBC Form RDHAP-01 (New 07-21)
• Initial Statement of Reasons
• Final Statement of Reasons
  This rulemaking was approved on 4-1-2022 by the Office of Administrative Law and filed with the Secretary of State. It is effective 7-1-2022.

16 CCR section 1105.2. Required Curriculum

• Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
• Proposed Language
• Associated Forms
• Initial Statement of Reasons
• Final Statement of Reasons
  This rulemaking was approved on 3-30-2022 by the Office of Administrative Law and filed with the Secretary of State. It is effective 7-1-2022.

16 CCR section 1118. Registered Dental Hygienists in Alternative Practice, Performance of Soft Tissue Curettage, and Administration of Local Anesthesia

• Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
• Proposed Language
• Initial Statement of Reasons
• Final Statement of Reasons
  This rulemaking was approved on 2-10-2022 by the Office of Administrative Law and filed with the Secretary of State. It is effective 4-1-2022.

16 CCR section 1105. Requirements for Educational Programs

• Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
• Proposed Language
• Initial Statement of Reasons
• Final Statement of Reasons
  This rulemaking was approved on 1-25-2022 by the Office of Administrative Law and filed with the Secretary of State. It is effective 4-1-2022.

16 CCR section 1103. Definitions

• Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
• Proposed Language   
• Initial Statement of Reasons
• Final Statement of Reason
  This rulemaking was approved on 11-1-2021 by the Office of Administrative Law and filed with the Secretary of State. It is effective 1-1-2022.

16 CCR section 1109. Approval of Curriculum Requirements for Radiographic Decision-Making and Interim Therapeutic Restoration Courses for the Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH), Registered Dental Hygienist in Alternative Practice (RDHAP), and Registered Dental Hygienist in Extended Functions (RDHEF)

• 16 CCR Section 1109 Notice of Second Modified Text 7-22-21
• 16 CCR Section 1109 Second Modified Text 7-22-21
• 16 CCR Section 1109 Revised Forms Incorporated by Reference 7-17-21
• Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
• Proposed Language for 16 CCR 1109
• Initial Statement of Reasons
• Forms Incorporated by Reference
• 16 CCR Section 1109 Notice of Modified Text 11-23-20
• 16 CCR Section 1109 Modified Text 11-23-20
• Final Statement of Reasons
  This rulemaking was approved on 9-27-2021 by the Office of Administrative Law and filed with the Secretary of State. It is effective 1-1-2022.

16 CCR section 1104. Approval of New RDH Educational Programs and Continuation of Approval for Approved RDH Educational Programs

• Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
• Proposed Language for 16 CCR 1104
• Initial Statement of Reasons
• Final Statement of Reasons
  This rulemaking was approved on 8-16-2021 by the Office of Administrative Law and filed with the Secretary of State. It is effective 10-1-2021.

16 CCR section 1107. RDH Course in Periodontal Soft Tissue Curettage, Local Anesthesia, and Nitrous Oxide-Oxygen Analgesia (SLN)

• Notice of Modified Text - 3-10-21
• Modified Text for 16 CCR 1107 - 3-10-21
• Revised Forms Incorporated by Reference 3-2021
• DHBC Faculty Biosketch- 3-2021
• Addendum to Initial Statement of Reasons - 3-2021
• Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
• Proposed Language for 16 CCR 1107
• Initial Statement of Reason
• Forms Incorporated by Reference
• Final Statement of Reason
  This rulemaking was approved on 4-20-2021 by the Office of Administrative Law and filed with the Secretary of State. It is effective 7-1-2021.

16 CCR sections 1135, 1136, and 1137: Substantial Relationships and Rehabilitation Criteria

• Notice of Proposed Rule Making
• Language for CCR 1135
• Language for CCR 1136-1137
• Initial Statement of Reasons
• Notice of Extension of Comment Period
• AB 2138 Notice of Modified Text
• CCR 1135 Modified Text
• CCR 1136 Modified Text
• CCR 1137 Modified Text
• AB 2138 Notice of Modified Text 10-13-20
• 16 CCR 1135 Modified Text 10-13-20
• 16 CCR 1136 Modified Text 10-13-20
• 16 CCR 1137 Modified Text 10-13-20
• Final Statement of Reasons
  This rulemaking was approved on 2-5-2021 by the Office of Administrative Law and filed with the Secretary of State. It is effective 2-5-2021.