The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 6562, seeks to amend chapter 379a of the general statutes to permit dentists who have been trained outside the United States to obtain licensure as dental hygienists. The bill stipulates that these foreign-trained dentists must demonstrate their competency by completing necessary examinations in essential subjects as determined by the Commissioner of Public Health. Additionally, they must pass both written and practical examinations as outlined in section 20-126j of the general statutes.

This legislative change aims to expand the pool of qualified dental hygienists by allowing those with international training to enter the profession, provided they meet the established competency and examination requirements. The bill does not indicate any deletions from current law, focusing solely on the insertion of new provisions to facilitate this licensing process.