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OK SB1831
Bill
Status
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Julie McIntosh
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AI Summary
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Replaces multiple accepted dental licensing exams (CDCA, Western Regional Examining Board, and other Board-approved regional exams) with a single requirement for the American Board of Dental Examiners (ADEX) exam for individuals seeking patient treatment authorization
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Changes dental assistant supervision requirements from "direct visual supervision" to "general direct or direct visual supervision" for procedures under the State Dental Act
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Maintains existing emergency temporary license provisions allowing 30-day licenses (extendable up to 90 days) for dentists and temporary licenses for dental hygienists and military spouses
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Effective date: November 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Practice of dentistry; modifying certain exams; modifying certain supervision requirement. Effective date.
Last Action
Coauthored by Representative Newton (principal House author)
2/5/2026