MT HB321

Licensed dental hygienists may now provide preventative services in school-based oral health programs under public health supervision, without requiring a dentist's prior authorization or presence

"School-based oral health program" is defined as an oral health program coordinated through school administration or school health services

Services under a limited access permit are expanded to include eligible students in school-based oral health programs who are unable to receive regular dental care due to age, infirmity, disability, or financial constraints

The Board of Dentistry is authorized to identify qualifying school-based oral health programs by rule, in addition to other public health facilities where limited access permit services may be provided

The definition of "public health supervision" is updated to explicitly include school-based oral health programs alongside public health facilities