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Delnicki Pushes to Expand Home-Based Oral Health Care
Key Takeaways
- Rep. Tom Delnicki backs bipartisan House Bill 5303 to expand home oral care.
- Bill would allow licensed dental hygienists to perform cleanings, exams, X‑rays, referrals.
- Aging Committee unanimously approved the voluntary, limited-scope measure for providers.
- Measure aims to help homebound seniors, veterans, people with disabilities, and those lacking transportation.
HARTFORD — State Rep. Tom Delnicki voiced support for bipartisan House Bill 5303, which would let licensed dental hygienists provide preventive oral health care in patients’ homes.
The measure, unanimously approved by the Aging Committee, would allow experienced hygienists to perform cleanings, exams, X‑rays and referrals in private residences under existing public‑health rules — on a voluntary basis for providers.
Rep. Delnicki said the bill will help homebound seniors, veterans, people with disabilities and those facing transportation barriers get timely care and prevent more serious health problems.
The bill now awaits action on the House floor.
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