Illinois HB3019 extends the Illinois Dental Practice Act's effective date to January 1, 2036.
Illinois HB3019 amends the Illinois Dental Practice Act, extending its effective date from January 1, 2026, to January 1, 2036. The bill also modifies the definition of "branches of dentistry" to include oral and maxillofacial pathology, dental public health, oral medicine, and orofacial pain. It introduces a temporary dental hygiene license for dental students meeting specific criteria, active for one year. The bill further details the roles and responsibilities of dental hygienists and assistants, including their scope of practice under supervision and in public health settings.
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