SB 787 Summary

• Adds new definitions to the State Dental Act including sedation levels, mobile dental units, and prophylaxis procedures.

• Authorizes the Board of Dentistry Executive Director to perform duties previously limited to the Board, including employing staff and investigators.

• Removes age and years-in-practice limitations for retired volunteer dental licenses, allowing dentists, hygienists, and assistants with 20+ years of licensing to volunteer without continuing education requirements.

• Allows dental student interns who have completed their first year to perform dental assistant duties under direct supervision, with expanded duties available after the second year.

• Establishes specific validity dates for permits and licenses (resident and fellowship permits valid July 1-June 30; dental student intern permits valid August 1-July 31) and permits dental assistant courses in online, interactive, and blended formats with required qualified instructor oversight.