{"code":"BPC","codeName":"Business and Professions Code","section":"1911.5","citation":"Bus. & Prof. Code, § 1911.5","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 2. HEALING ARTS [500. - 4999.202.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 4. Dentistry [1600. - 1976.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-2/chapter-4"},{"name":"ARTICLE 9. Dental Hygienists [1900. - 1966.6.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-2/chapter-4/article-9"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2020, Ch. 130, Sec. 2.   (SB 653)   Effective January 1, 2021.","effective":"2021-01-01","html":"<p>Notwithstanding Section <a href=\"/bpc/1912\">1912</a>, a registered dental hygienist may provide, without supervision, fluoride varnish to a patient.</p>","text":"Notwithstanding Section 1912, a registered dental hygienist may provide, without supervision, fluoride varnish to a patient.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/dental-hygienists-1911-5","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}