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AZ SB1074
Bill
Status
3/18/2022
Primary Sponsor
Nancy Barto
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AI Summary
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Expands the definition of dental practice to include administering botulinum toxin type A and dermal fillers to the oral maxillofacial complex for therapeutic or cosmetic purposes.
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Clarifies that dental practice encompasses the oral maxillofacial facial complex, broadening the anatomical scope beyond traditional oral structures.
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Adds unprofessional conduct provision prohibiting dental therapists from providing services or procedures that exceed their scope of practice or authorized collaborative practice agreement.
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Amends unprofessional conduct definition to require that drugs and devices be prescribed, dispensed, or used in conjunction with the scope of practice prescribed in the dentistry statute.
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Became law effective March 18, 2022, with approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
Dentists; scope of practice
State Board Of Dental Examiners
Last Action
Chapter 7
3/18/2022