This bill amends existing laws related to dental practice and the Oklahoma Dental Loan Repayment Act. It modifies the requirements for teledentistry, stating that any dentist providing diagnosis or treatment via telecommunications must hold a valid Oklahoma dental license. The bill allows dentists to consult and treat patients through synchronous or asynchronous communication, provided they maintain an office location either in Oklahoma or within fifty miles of the Oklahoma border. Additionally, the bill introduces new legislative findings aimed at improving dental care access and allows dental providers to work at the top of their licenses.

Furthermore, 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 also adds an exemption for certain dentists practicing in specific facilities from the requirement to work in designated Dental Health Professional Shortage Areas. The bill mandates that the State Department of Health administer the program and requires a report on its operation to be presented to state leadership annually. The effective date for these changes is set for November 1, 2025.