IL SB1296

Increases income threshold for public health dental hygienists from 200% to 300% of federal poverty level for treating uninsured patients without prior dentist examination.

Creates limited military license for licensed dentists and dental hygienists who are military service members or military spouses, valid for 2 years and renewable based on duty status.

Reduces practice experience requirement from 3 of the last 5 years to 2 years for out-of-state dentists and hygienists seeking licensure, including military service members.

Allows faculty limited license holders to advertise specialty degrees as part of their ability to practice in a faculty practice setting.

Requires dental offices closing operations to provide 30 days public notice including information on how patients can access their dental records, and establishes that dental records are property of the dental office.