HZ2155 Summary

• Establishes new executive director powers including authority to issue/renew licenses, initiate investigations, and enter into consent agreements with board approval for unprofessional or unethical conduct.

• Adds requirement for marking complete dentures with patient names (unless patient objects) during fabrication to aid identification, with dentist retention of records and release only to law enforcement in emergencies or authorized persons.

• Modifies license renewal processes for dentists, dental hygienists, and denturists to require complete renewal applications and written affidavits of continuing education compliance, with extensions available if requested by June 30.

• Establishes 24-month reinstatement window for expired licenses with $100 penalty and allows license reinstatement up to two years without retaking exam; after two years requires reapplication.

• Adds grounds for denying applications and suspending applications under investigation, including revocation or surrender of licenses in other jurisdictions for unprofessional conduct.