Keywords
topical fluoride varnish, oral health, SmileDirectClub
Abstract
Increased access to fluoride varnish and expanded health and wellness campaign is expected to improve oral health of children and adults. The end of 2024 brought two new laws that specifically affect dentistry. The first such law, Chapter 457 of the Laws of 2024, took effect on Nov. 15. It amended Section 6608 of the New York State Education Law to allow registered dental assistants to apply topical fluoride varnish. Topical fluoride varnish had previously been limited to dentists and dental hygienists. It also amended Section 6902(2) of the Education Law to allow licensed practical nurses (LPNs) to apply topical fluoride varnishes.
Recommended Citation
Plunkett, Lance JD, LLM
(2025)
"New Laws Aim to Improve Oral Health,"
The New York State Dental Journal: Vol. 91:
No.
1, Article 3.
Available at:
https://commons.ada.org/nysdj/vol91/iss1/3