Illinois HB4978 amends the Illinois Dental Practice Act, updating requirements for dental and dental hygienist licenses, and continuing education for.
Illinois HB4978 amends the Illinois Dental Practice Act to update qualifications for dental and dental hygienist licenses. It specifies that applicants must present evidence of graduation from an approved dental college or school, pass the National Board Dental Examination, and complete an examination by a regional testing service. The bill also revises continuing education requirements, mandating a minimum of 48 hours for dentists and 36 hours for dental hygienists every three years. It allows up to 4 hours of credit for volunteer clinical services.
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