S*1167 (Rat #0550, Act #0493 of 1988) General Bill, By Senate Medical Affairs
    A Bill to amend Section 40-15-110, Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, relating to the practice of dentistry, so as to define primary preventive care and education, to allow licensed dental hygienists and certified dental assistants to perform services under the direction and control of the State Director of Public Health Dentistry and other duties authorized by the State Board of Dentistry, and to provide that if a licensed dentist is available he must make an examination and diagnosis before a sealant is placed on a tooth.
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02/03/88	Senate	Introduced, read first time, placed on calendar without reference SJ-8
02/04/88	Senate	Read second time SJ-10
02/04/88	Senate	Ordered to third reading with notice of amendments SJ-10
02/11/88	Senate	Read third time and sent to House SJ-32
02/16/88	House	Introduced and read first time HJ-1185
02/16/88	House	Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs HJ-1186
04/20/88	House	Committee report: Favorable Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs HJ-3054
04/27/88	House	Read second time HJ-3318
04/28/88	House	Read third time and enrolled HJ-3414
05/03/88		Ratified R 550
05/09/88		Signed By Governor
05/09/88		Effective date 05/09/88
05/09/88		Act No. 493
05/19/88		Copies available