HB 2921
Professions and occupations; Dental Therapy Act; education and license requirements; procedures; effective date.
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
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Bill overview
This bill establishes the Dental Therapy Act in Oklahoma, creating a framework for licensing and regulating dental therapists. It defines key terms like ‘dental therapist’ and ‘dental therapy,’ outlines education and examination requirements for therapists, and specifies limitations on their scope of practice, including supervision requirements and restrictions on who they can work with. The bill also addresses record-keeping and delegation of tasks to unlicensed individuals, aiming to expand access to dental care while ensuring patient safety and quality.
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Pittman
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