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HI HR33
Resolution
Status
3/2/2023
Primary Sponsor
John Mizuno
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AI Summary
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Department of Health requested to convene an Oral Health Task Force to review oral health status in Hawaii and make recommendations to improve oral health infrastructure.
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Task force to comprise 22 members including representatives from Department of Health divisions, Department of Human Services, Department of Education, Hawaii Dental Association, Hawaii Oral Health Coalition, dental insurers, community advocates, county representatives, and university dental programs.
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Task force directed to review existing oral health data including the Hawaii Oral Health Coalition 2022-2023 environmental scan, Department of Health public dental functions, and systemic issues in oral health services statewide.
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Task force requested to examine feasibility of expanding community service licensure to include community health centers and allow recent dental/hygiene graduates to obtain temporary or community service licenses.
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Interim report due to legislature by December 1, 2024, and final report with proposed legislation due by December 1, 2025.
Legislative Description
Requesting The Department Of Health To Convene An Oral Health Task Force To Review Information On The Status Of Oral Health In The State And Make Recommendations To Improve Oral Health Infrastructure In Hawaii.
Last Action
Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
3/29/2023