Education Code section 44876

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.

Source: Section 44876, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=EDC§ionNum=44876. (updated Jan. 1, 2019; accessed Jul. 21, 2025).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/education_code_section_44876

Original Source: Section 44876, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=EDC§ionNum=44876. (last accessed May 12, 2025).