SB2846

DENTAL LICENSURE EXAMINATIONS

Final Passage·5/21/26

SB2846 amends the Illinois Dental Practice Act to update qualifications and procedures for dental and dental hygienist licenses, and to clarify roles.

SB2846 amends the Illinois Dental Practice Act to revise qualifications for dental and dental hygienist licenses. It specifies that applicants for dental licenses must be graduates of an accredited dental college or school and pass certain exams. Dental hygienist applicants must graduate from an accredited dental hygiene program and hold current CPR certification. The bill also updates continuing education requirements for both dentists and dental hygienists.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · May 21
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

DD
2
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

May 6

10:00 AM

House Health Care Licenses Committee Hearing

Feb 25

1:00 PM

Senate Licensed Activities Committee Hearing

History

Jun 18

Senate

Sent to the Governor

May 21

House

Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 110-000-000

May 21

Senate

Passed Both Houses