SB 1154
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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.
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