The bill HB2072 proposes to amend the current laws governing the licensure and renewal process for dental professionals in Arizona. It reduces the time frame for reinstating an expired license or certificate from 24 months to 12 months. Additionally, it allows dental hygienists to administer local anesthetics under the direct supervision of a dentist if they complete an examination in local anesthetics from any state or regional testing agency in the U.S., rather than being restricted to the Western Regional Examining Board (WREB).

These changes aim to streamline the renewal process for dental professionals and expand the scope of practice for dental hygienists. The bill also includes technical amendments to clarify existing language. Overall, the proposed legislation seeks to make it easier for dental professionals to maintain their licenses and adapt to evolving standards in dental education and practice.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 32-1236, 32-1276.02, 32-1281, 32-1287, 32-1297.06, 32-4301, 36-2606, 32-1298, 32-1291.01, 32-1289.01
House Engrossed Version: 32-1236, 32-1276.02, 32-1281, 32-1287, 32-1297.06, 32-4301, 36-2606, 32-1298, 32-1291.01, 32-1289.01