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- July 13, 2019 Update
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- As of June 1, 2018, the PHDH curriculum is still in the rule-making process with IDFPR. Click here to read the full PHDH Status Report.
- September 26, 2017 Update
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Tobacco 21
On Sunday April 7, 2019, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed legislation, that raises the legal age for purchasing cigarettes, e-cigarettes and other tobacco products from 18 to 21. Read the bulletin here!
House Bill 345 takes effect July 1, 2019. It aims to reduce tobacco use among teens and young adults by preventing them from starting.
The Illinois Dental Hygienists’ Association was a proud supporter of House Bill 345, also known as Tobacco 21.
SB2631 EXPANDED FUNCTION DENTAL ASSISTANT COURSE WORK
Dec 1, 2020
Update: Please watch this video to understand the law for the EFDA Coronal Scaling Law: Watch here on YouTube
May 2, 2018
This legislation outlines the required course work for Expanded Function Dental Assistants. SB2631 has passed in the Senate and is currently in the House.
Click here to read the bill
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Public Act 100-0829 - January 1, 2019
Public Act 100-0829
Please be advised as of January 1, 2019:
All children in kindergarten and the second, sixth, and NINTH grades of any public, private or parochial school shall have a dental examination.
IDPH: Public Health Intervention: Use of Silver Diamine Fluoride for Arestin Dental Caries
Click here to read the Public Health Intervention: Use of Silver Diamine Fluoride for Arresting Dental Caries published September 15, 2017.
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