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ID S1226
Bill
Status
3/18/2014
Primary Sponsor
Health and Welfare Committee
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AI Summary
Senate Bill 1226 - Dentistry Licensing Amendments
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Reduces the Board of Dentistry quorum requirement from five members to four members, with at least two dentists and one non-dentist required.
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Allows the executive director to be appointed without requiring the person to be a licensed dentist or dental hygienist.
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Permits licensure by credentials for dentists with at least five years of clinical practice (1,000 hours per year) in another state and dental hygienists with at least one year of practice (1,000 hours in two years).
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Authorizes the board to conduct examinations through its agent rather than requiring board-conducted examinations.
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Modifies inactive-to-active license conversion requirements to include completion of 1,000 hours of clinical practice within the previous two years or employment as a full-time dental instructor.
Legislative Description
Amends existing law to revise the number of board members necessary for a quorum; to revise a provision relating to the appointment of an executive director; to revise a provision relating to the degree required for licensure as a dentist; to provide for licensure to practice dentistry and dental hygiene by credential; to provide that an examination may be conducted by an agent of the board; to revise a provision relating to the requirements for converting a license from inactive to active; and to remove a provision relating to grounds for disciplinary action.
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Last Action
Signed by Governor on 03/18/14 Session Law Chapter 121 Effective: 07/01/2014
3/18/2014