The bill, S.B. No. 1117, proposes to amend the Occupations Code by adding a new section that allows dentists to administer botulinum toxin for aesthetic purposes in the oral and maxillofacial regions. Specifically, it stipulates that a dentist may only perform this procedure if they have completed a board-approved training course on the administration of the neuromodulator. Additionally, the State Board of Dental Examiners is tasked with adopting rules to implement this new provision by December 1, 2025.

The legislation is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, providing a timeline for the necessary regulatory framework to be established. This bill aims to expand the scope of practice for dentists while ensuring that they are adequately trained to administer such treatments safely and effectively.

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