This bill amends the composition of the board of dental examiners by specifying that one member must be a general dentist. The current law, as outlined in RSA 317-A:2, I, is modified to include the insertion of a requirement for one dentist member to be a general dentist, while also maintaining the existing structure of the board, which consists of nine members: six dentists, two dental hygienists, and one public member. Additionally, the bill stipulates that one dentist member must hold a current permit to administer general anesthesia and deep sedation. The deletion of a semicolon clarifies the list of board members.

The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2026, and the Office of Legislative Budget Assistant has indicated that it will have no fiscal impact on state, county, or local expenditures or revenue. The bill aims to ensure that the board of dental examiners includes representation from general dentistry, thereby enhancing the board's ability to address the needs and concerns of the general dental community.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 317-A:2, 310:6
As Amended by the Senate: 317-A:2
SB567 text: 317-A:2, 310:6