The qualifications for a dental hygienist, dental hygienist in alternative practice, or dental hygienist in extended functions shall be a valid license issued by the Dental Hygiene Board of California or by the Dental Board of California and either a health and development credential, a standard designated services credential with a specialization in health, or a services credential with a specialization in health.

(Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 858, Sec. 62. (SB 1482) Effective January 1, 2019.)