Who does the Dental Hygiene Committee advise on matters related to the regulation of dental hygienists?

The Dental Hygiene Committee serves a crucial advisory role specifically to the Board regarding the regulation of dental hygienists. This relationship is established as the Board is responsible for overseeing the licensing and regulation of dental professionals within the state, including dental hygienists. The committee provides insights, recommendations, and guidance based on its expertise and understanding of the practice of dental hygiene, ensuring that the regulations are relevant, fair, and effective in maintaining high standards within the profession.

The committee typically does not advise the public directly or the dental hygienists themselves in an operational sense. Instead, its primary function is to support the Board in regulatory matters rather than interact with state regulations itself, which function as the framework within which the Board and the committee operate. This delineation of roles underscores the committee's focus on supporting the Board in its regulatory duties to ensure that dental hygiene practices are compliant with established standards and regulations.