My bill (HB 1132) adding dental hygienists to the list of mandatory reporters passed unanimously out of Senate Health & Human Services this morning! #sdleg 1/5
Mandatory reporting reinforces the obligation on every profession who works with minors to care for and protect all children from abuse and harm. 2/5
65-75% of physical abuse involves injuries to the head, face, neck or mouth. Dental hygienists are trained to recognize abnormalities as well as signs of abuse, neglect, and nutritional deficiencies. 3/5
Dental hygienists currently work with dentists to report abuse, but they often work independently from dentists in school-based clinics or FQHC’s. This indicates the need for them to be independently responsible for reporting. 4/5
After completing mandatory reporting training, dental hygienists will be well prepared to report suspected cases of abuse and neglect. I’m thankful that this group of professions recognized this need and asked to be added to the list to help protect SD kids! 5/5
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