HB 144 (2025)
Require dental hygienists pass an exam before administering local anesthesia
This bill became law.
Last updated 2025-12-07 4:36 pm
Summary:
Requires a dental hygienist to be trained and to pass an examination before being permitted to administer local anesthesia. This bill is at the request of the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification and the Board of Dental Examiners.
The Senate amended the bill to also require that any dentist who applies for licensure is a graduate of a school that is recognized by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) and holds the degree of D.D.S. or D.M.D.
Status:
Status Detail:
Signed by Governor
Public Hearing Date:
03/26/2025 09:30 am
Public Hearing Location:
SH Room 103
House Voting Date:
06/26/2025
Senate Voting Date:
04/17/2025
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