SB1159 is a bill that amends existing Arizona statutes related to dentistry, specifically regarding the issuance of restricted dental permits for educational purposes. The bill allows individuals to apply for a restricted dental permit if they will be practicing dentistry in connection with and while enrolled in a recognized continuing dental education program. The bill outlines the conditions under which a dentist with an active and unrestricted license in another state can practice for educational purposes in Arizona, including not receiving compensation for services provided and being subject to the jurisdiction and discipline of the Arizona Board of Dental Examiners (BODEX).

The bill also requires BODEX to issue a restricted permit within 30 days of receiving a complete application that meets all requirements. It removes the stipulation that the length of a restricted permit, issued without examination or payment of a fee, be limited to the following June 30 if it is less than one year away. Additionally, the bill specifies that BODEX must acknowledge receipt of a list of accepted restricted permit applicants from recognized continuing dental education providers within five business days. The bill makes several other technical and conforming changes, including renumbering existing statute sections and updating the definition of "recognized continuing dental education" to be as prescribed by BODEX in rule.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 36-425.01
Senate Engrossed Version: 32-1201, 32-1231, 32-1232, 32-1237, 32-1238, 32-1239, 32-1289.01, 32-1207, 32-1403, 32-1803, 32-1606, 32-1292, 46-241, 32-1233, 41-1758.03
House Engrossed Version: 32-1201, 32-1231, 32-1232, 32-1237, 32-1238, 32-1239, 32-1289.01, 32-1207, 32-1403, 32-1803, 32-1606, 32-1292, 32-1233, 41-1758.03
Chaptered Version: 32-1201, 32-1231, 32-1232, 32-1237, 32-1238, 32-1239, 32-1289.01, 32-1207, 32-1403, 32-1803, 32-1606, 32-1292, 32-1233, 41-1758.03