AZ HB2072

Shortens license reinstatement period from 24 months to 12 months for dentists, dental therapists, dental hygienists, and denturists following license expiration.

Modifies dental hygienist local anesthesia examination requirements to accept testing from "a state or regional testing agency in the United States" instead of requiring the western regional examining board specifically.

Updates definition of "dental hygiene assessment" to specify "identification of" existing or potential oral health problems rather than just "identifying."

Requires dentists supervising dental hygienists using emerging scientific technology to obtain training equal to or greater than the training required for the dental hygienist.

Makes technical clarification that dental therapists are not required to maintain a separate dental hygienist license.