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AZ SB1616

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Frank Carroll

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

AI Summary

  • Exempts recognized dental schools, dental therapy schools, and dental hygiene schools from business entity registration requirements with the State Board of Dental Examiners

  • Clarifies that dental interns and students may "practice" (rather than "operate") in clinical departments or laboratories of recognized schools under dentist supervision

  • Limits the Board's jurisdiction over persons practicing within recognized dental school settings, except for violations related to unprofessional conduct and fingerprint clearance card requirements

  • Allows dentists and dental hygienists to practice in clinical departments or laboratories of recognized schools for educational purposes without standard licensure

  • Requires continuing dental education providers to notify the Board of restricted permit applicants who meet specified requirements before education programs commence

Legislative Description

Business entities; licensees; exemptions

State Board Of Dental Examiners

Last Action

House read second time

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules3/10/2026
Judiciary3/3/2026
Rules2/5/2026
Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency2/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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