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ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES57th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session |
House: HHS DP 12-0-0-0 |
HB 2906: dental board; membership
Sponsor: Representative Heap, LD 10
House Engrossed
Overview
Requires one out of the six licensed dentists who are appointed to the Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners (Dental Board) to be an oral and maxillofacial surgeon who is in active practice at the time of appointment.
History
The Dental Board examines and licenses individuals who provide dental services. Individuals who provide dental services include dentists, dental therapists, dental hygienists, dental assistants, denturists and dental business entities. The Dental Board also accepts complaints against licensed and unlicensed individuals, investigates allegations and takes disciplinary actions for violations of law. Its mission is to provide professional, courteous service and information to the dental profession and the public through the examination, licensure and the complaint adjudication and enforcement processes; to protect the oral health, safety and welfare of Arizona citizens through a fair and impartial system.
The Dental Board currently consists of six licensed dentists, two licensed dental hygienists, two public members and a business entity member who are appointed by the Governor to four-year terms. A board member is not permitted to serve more than two consecutive terms (A.R.S. § 32-1203).
Oral maxillofacial surgery is a specialized medical field that diagnoses and treats diseases, injuries, and defects in the head, neck, face and jaws, including the hard and soft tissues of this region. The specialty is especially nuanced as it requires dental, medical and surgical skills to offer comprehensive, effective care and thereby enhance functionality and aesthetics. Oral surgeons offer a range of specialized procedures, including but not limited to wisdom tooth removal, dental implants, facial trauma repair, corrective jaw surgery and cleft lip and palate surgery (American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery).
Provisions
1. Specifies that out of the six licensed dentists who are appointed to the Dental Board, one must be an oral and maxillofacial surgeon who is in active practice at the time of appointment. (Sec. 1)
2. Makes a technical change. (Sec. 1)
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