The proposed bill SB1226 amends existing laws regarding the Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners, specifically focusing on the requirements for business entities registered with the Board. Key changes include stipulating that the business entity member on the Board must be an employee or owner of a registered business entity, and that the registration application must now include the name of the custodian of records. Additionally, the bill mandates that business entities notify the Board of any changes to the custodian of records within 30 days and shifts the responsibility for maintaining patient records from licensed individuals to the owner of the dental practice or registered business entity.

Other notable provisions include the requirement for records to be permanent and contemporaneous, the allowance for electronic records, and the specification that treatment notes must include results of clinical examinations. The bill also expands the definition of unethical conduct to include failing to notify the Board of changes in the custodian of records and failing to maintain patient records. Overall, the bill aims to enhance accountability and clarity in record-keeping practices within dental business entities.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 32-1203, 32-1213, 32-1263, 32-1264, 41-1750, 92-544, 35-146, 35-147, 32-1270, 32-1201.01, 32-1201, 12-2294, 12-2294.01
Senate Engrossed Version: 32-1203, 32-1213, 32-1263, 32-1264, 41-1750, 92-544, 35-146, 35-147, 32-1270, 32-1201.01, 32-1201, 12-2294, 12-2294.01
Chaptered Version: 32-1203, 32-1213, 32-1263, 32-1264, 41-1750, 92-544, 35-146, 35-147, 32-1270, 32-1201.01, 32-1201, 12-2294, 12-2294.01