If this bill were to become law, it would amend the current statute regarding the composition of the State Board of Dental Examiners (BODEX). Specifically, it would require that one of the six licensed dentists on the board be an oral and maxillofacial surgeon who is actively practicing at the time of their appointment. This change is intended to ensure that the board includes a member with specialized expertise in oral and maxillofacial surgery.

The bill also includes technical changes to the existing language of the statute. The current structure of the board, which consists of six licensed dentists, two licensed dental hygienists, two public members, and one business entity member, would remain unchanged, but the requirement for one dentist to be an oral and maxillofacial surgeon would be a new insertion. The appointments would still be made by the governor for a term of four years, beginning and ending on January 1, as outlined in the current law.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 32-1203
House Engrossed Version: 32-1203