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GA HB322

Bill

Status

Passed

5/9/2025

Primary Sponsor

Lee Hawkins

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Georgia Board of Dentistry may issue teacher's or instructor's licenses without examination to dentists for teaching at accredited dental colleges, advanced education programs, or training clinics in the state

  • Applicants from non-accredited foreign dental schools must meet revised requirements: hold or have held a dental license in another state, country, or territory; submit a dean's recommendation letter with verification of employment offer; and have current CPR certification

  • Applicants are disqualified if they have failed the Georgia dental licensure examination or had a dental license revoked in any jurisdiction

  • Teaching licenses restrict practice to duties performed as an employee of the accredited institution or in affiliated programs and training clinics only

  • All applicants must pass a jurisprudence examination on Georgia dental laws and consent to a criminal background check, with applicants responsible for background check fees

Legislative Description

Ga. Board of Dentistry; issuance of a dental or dental hygiene license for the sole purpose of teaching in an accredited dental, dental hygiene school, or academic medical center; revise provisions

Last Action

Effective Date 2025-07-01

5/9/2025

Committee Referrals

Higher Education3/6/2025
Health2/10/2025

Full Bill Text

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