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HB 312 Original 2020 Regular Session Dustin Miller
Abstract: Exempts retired volunteer dentists from having to comply with the La. State Board of
Dentistry (LSBD) continuing education requirements. Requires retired volunteer dentists to
maintain its cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training.
Present law permits the La. State Board of Dentistry (LSBD) to issue a retired volunteer dentist
license to an applicant whose practice consists of voluntary care, as defined by LSBD rule.
Proposed law retains present law.
Present law requires retired volunteer dentist licensees to comply with the continuing dental
education requirements adopted by LSBD which shall include CPR training.
Proposed law deletes present law and adds that a retired volunteer dentist who does not practice at
least 250 hours in a calendar year shall not be required to comply with LSBD continuing education
requirements. Further provides that a retired volunteer dentist shall maintain his CPR training.
(Amends R.S. 37:761.1(J))