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AZ SB1616
Bill
Status
3/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Frank Carroll
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AI Summary
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Exempts recognized dental schools, dental therapy schools, and dental hygiene schools from business entity registration requirements with the State Board of Dental Examiners
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Clarifies that dental interns and students may "practice" (rather than "operate") in clinical departments or laboratories of recognized schools under dentist supervision
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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
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Allows dentists and dental hygienists to practice in clinical departments or laboratories of recognized schools for educational purposes without standard licensure
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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