HB 1099 - DIGEST |
(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 1ST SUB) |
Establishes regulations for certain dental professions. |
Requires that, by November 15, 2012, the department, in consultation with the commission and the dental hygiene examining committee, shall conduct a review of the effectiveness of the creation of the dental assistant and expanded function dental auxiliary professions as related to: (1) Increasing professional standards in dental practices; |
(2) Increasing efficiency in dental practices and community health clinics; |
(3) Promoting career ladders in the dental professions; and |
(4) Recommendations for expanding or contracting the practice of dental assistants and expanded function dental auxiliaries. |