ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Fifty-seventh Legislature

First Regular Session

House: HHS DP 12-0-0-0

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HB 2312: dental board; continuation

Sponsor: Representative Bliss, LD 1

Caucus & COW

Overview

Continues the State Board of Dental Examiners (Board) for 6 years.

History

The Board was established in 1935 to regulate and license dental professionals, including dentists, dental hygienists, dental consultants, dental therapists, denturists and dental assistants. Its mission is to provide professional, courteous service and information to the dental profession and public through examination, licensure, complaint adjudication and enforcement processes to protect the oral health, safety and welfare of Arizona citizens through a fair and impartial system. The Board reviews complaints, investigates allegations and takes disciplinary action for violations of law (A.R.S. § 32-1207).

The Board consists of 11 members appointed by the Governor to serve four-year terms: 1) six licensed dentists; 2) two licensed dental hygienists; 3) two public members; and 4) one business entity member (A.R.S. § 32-1203).

The Senate Health and Human Services and House Health & Human Services Committees of Reference (COR) met jointly on January 17, 2025, to conduct a review of the Board. The COR recommended the Board be continued for six years.

Provisions

1.   Continues, retroactively to July 1, 2025, the Board until July 1, 2031. (Sec. 2, 4)

2.   Repeals the Board on January 1, 2032. (Sec. 2)

3.   Contains a purpose statement. (Sec. 3)

4.   Makes a conforming change. (Sec. 1)

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