This bill mandates that the New Jersey State Board of Dentistry adopt rules and regulations to recognize orofacial pain as a special area of dentistry. This inclusion allows licensed dentists to announce orofacial pain as a specialty dental practice, aligning with existing regulations that govern other recognized specialties such as endodontics, oral surgery, and orthodontics.

Currently, dentists must obtain a permit from the New Jersey State Board of Dentistry to publicly declare their specialization in any area of dental practice. The bill aims to expand the scope of recognized specialties, thereby enhancing the ability of dentists to serve patients with orofacial pain and ensuring that this area is formally acknowledged within the dental profession in New Jersey. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.