Bill No. 2899 amends existing laws related to dental practice and the Oklahoma Dental Loan Repayment Act. It modifies teledentistry requirements by allowing dentists with a valid Oklahoma license to consult, diagnose, and treat patients via telecommunication, provided they maintain an office location either in Oklahoma or within fifty miles of the Oklahoma border. The bill also adds new legislative findings emphasizing the need for improved dental care access and allows dental providers to work at the top of their license while utilizing supporting roles.

Additionally, the bill increases the number of dentists eligible for loan repayment assistance from twenty-five to thirty and raises the maximum annual repayment amount from $50,000 to $60,000. It introduces an exemption for certain dental professionals from the requirement to practice in designated Dental Health Professional Shortage Areas. The bill mandates that the State Department of Health administer the program and requires dentists to report on their performance, ensuring that at least 30% of their patients are Medicaid recipients. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.