The proposed bill, if enacted, would amend existing statutes related to the Arizona Board of Dental Examiners (BODEX) and the regulation of dental schools. It would introduce new provisions that exempt recognized dental, dental therapy, and dental hygiene schools from certain business entity registration requirements with BODEX. Additionally, it clarifies that interns and students are permitted to practice in clinical settings under supervision without needing BODEX licensure, and it specifies that licensed professionals can practice in these settings without being limited to educational purposes.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that recognized dental schools must provide BODEX with an annual list of their employed licensed professionals and requires BODEX to forward any complaints related to these schools for review. It also establishes that BODEX does not have jurisdiction over individuals practicing within the scope of the new provisions, except for licensed individuals who face disciplinary actions or must comply with mandatory reporting of criminal charges. Overall, the bill aims to streamline the regulatory framework for dental education and practice in Arizona.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 16-602
Senate Engrossed Version: 16-602
House Engrossed Version: 32-1213, 32-1231, 32-1237, 35-146, 35-147, 32-1270, 32-1292, 32-1263, 32-3208
Chaptered Version: 32-1213, 32-1231, 32-1237, 35-146, 35-147, 32-1270, 32-1292, 32-1263, 32-3208