ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Fifty-sixth Legislature

Second Regular Session

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SB 1154: dental board; dental hygienists

Sponsor: Senator Shamp, LD 29

Committee on Regulatory Affairs

Overview

Expands the number of dental hygienists on the Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners (Board) from two to three.

History

The Board regulates and licenses dental professionals including dentists, dental hygienists, dental consultants, dental therapists and denturists. The Board has 11 members which consists of six licensed dentists, two licensed dental hygienists, two public members and one business entity member appointed by the governor for a term of four years that begins and ends on January 1. Before members are appointed, they must submit a full set of fingerprints for a state and federal criminal records check. The business entity member and public members may participate in all Board proceedings and determinations, except in preparing, giving or grading examinations for licensure. Dental hygienists' Board members may participate in all Board proceedings and determinations, except in preparing, giving and grading examinations that do not relate to dental hygiene procedures. Board members are prohibited from serving more than two consecutive terms (A.R.S. §§ 32-1203 and 32-1207).

A dental hygienist is any person who is licensed and engaged in the general practice of dental hygiene and all related and associated duties, including educational, clinical and therapeutic dental hygiene procedures (A.R.S. § 32-1201).

Provisions

1. Increases the number of licensed dental hygienists on the Board from two to three. (Sec. 1)

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