Illinois HB4978 amends the Illinois Dental Practice Act to update qualifications for dental and dental hygienist licenses, including examination.
Illinois HB4978 modifies the Illinois Dental Practice Act to revise qualifications for dental and dental hygienist licenses. It requires applicants for dental licenses to have completed an approved dental education program and passed specified examinations. For dental hygienists, applicants must graduate from an accredited dental hygiene program and pass relevant exams. The bill also updates continuing education requirements, mandating specific hours of study for both dentists and dental hygienists every three years.
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