HB 2312
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ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Fifty-seventh Legislature
First Regular Session
HB 2312: dental board; continuation
Sponsor: Representative Bliss, LD 1
Committee on Health & Human Services
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)
☐ Prop 105 (45 votes) ☐ Prop 108 (40 votes) ☐ Emergency (40 votes) ☐ Fiscal Note