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ADHA opposes Nevada bill allowing hygienists to skip accredited training
SourceBecker's Dental + DSO ReviewTier 1Hard News
By Cameron Cortigiano
Originally at beckersdental.com
Summary & scoring by The Bell Brief (Dr. Jennifer Bell) using the Drill-Down Protocol (Drill-Down Score) — not the original publisher.
Why it matters for dental
Nevada Senate Bill 495 would create a non-accredited pathway to dental hygiene licensure, raising concerns for practice owners and DSOs about workforce quality, liability risk, and compliance with accreditation standards that affect reimbursement and state inspections.
Key points
- Sections 77-79 of SB 495 create an alternative licensure route that bypasses CODA-accredited hygiene programs.
- ADHA opposition signals potential legislative pushback and could delay or amend the bill before the current session closes.
- Non-accredited graduates may face barriers to licensure in other states and could trigger payer audits or credentialing issues for multi-state DSOs operating in Nevada.
- Practice owners hiring under the new pathway risk increased CE remediation costs and malpractice exposure if clinical competency gaps emerge post-licensure.
Who should care
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