Community-based sealant programs in schools.

RCW 18.29.220
in effect
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For low-income, rural, and other at-risk populations and in coordination with local public health jurisdictions and local oral health coalitions, a dental hygienist licensed in this state may assess for and apply sealants and apply fluoride, and may remove deposits and stains from the surfaces of teeth in community-based sealant programs carried out in schools: (1) Without attending the department's school sealant endorsement program if the dental hygienist was licensed as of April 19, 2001; or (2) If the dental hygienist is school sealant endorsed under RCW 43.70.650 . For low-income, rural, and other at-risk populations and in coordination with local public health jurisdictions and local oral health coalitions, a dental hygienist licensed in this state may assess for and apply sealants and apply fluoride, and may remove deposits and stains from the surfaces of teeth in community-based sealant programs carried out in schools: (1) Without attending the department's school sealant endorsement program if the dental hygienist was licensed as of April 19, 2001; or (2) If the dental hygienist is school sealant endorsed under RCW 43.70.650 .
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=18.29&full=trueFetched: 6/29/2026

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