H.B. 6819 - An Act Concerning Access to Oral Health Care

				Bill Language and Bill History (Final Action - Signed by the Governor 7/6/2005)

SUMMARY:
This bill revises the scope of practice for dentists, dental hygienists,
and dental assistants, including establishing conditions under which
licensed dentists can practice oral and maxillofacial surgery. It allows a
candidate for a dentist’s license to substitute a year of post-graduate
training for the practical portion of the licensing exam and provides a
way for foreign-trained dentists to become licensed as dentists or
dental hygienists. And it creates continuing education requirements
for dentists.

Public Health Joint Favorable language

Judiciary Committee Joint Favorable language

				Co-Sponsors Rep. Kevin Witkos, 17th Dist. Rep. Mike Alberts, 50th Dist. Sen. Ernest E. Newton, 23rd Dist. Sen. Thomas A. Colapietro, 31st Dist. Sen. Joseph J. Crisco, 17th Dist. Sen. Donald E. Williams, 29th Dist. Sen. Biagio Ciotto, 9th Dist. Rep. Hank Bielawa, 2nd Dist.

				Committee Action

				Testimony COHI

Public Health Joint Favorable Report includes summary of all testifiers on the bill

				Committee Votes

				House and Senate Actions

				Action House - Rep. Nardello brought the bill out on the floor of the House, stating that it was a product of an ad hoc committee involving members in the profession and the Department of Public Health as mediator.Below is a transcript of the House Debate on the bill:

6819 House transcript.pdf

House Roll Call Vote - 141- 6

				Action in Senate - . It passed unanimously

Senate Roll Call Vote

6819 Sen Transcript.pdf

				The bill was signed by the Governor on July 6, 2005.