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. The bill emphasizes the need for dentists to obtain a permit from the Board to publicly declare their specialization, ensuring that they meet specific requirements set forth by the Board.

The act is intended to enhance the scope of dental practice in New Jersey by formally acknowledging orofacial pain as a specialty, thereby providing patients with more specialized care options. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon passage, reflecting the urgency of integrating this area of dentistry into the state's regulatory framework.