HB4593

Health occupations: dentists; representing oneself as a "dental specialist" or as specializing in other dental areas; prohibit under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 16608 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16608). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4594'25

Chamber Passed·2/26/26

Michigan HB4593 prohibits dentists from claiming to be dental specialists without proper licensing.

Michigan HB4593 amends the state's licensing laws for dentists. It prohibits dentists from representing themselves as specialists in certain areas unless they hold a health profession specialty field license. The bill specifies that dentists must obtain this license through advanced training and competency exams. Dentists without such a license cannot claim to specialize in areas like prosthodontics, endodontics, or oral medicine. The changes take effect on January 1, 2026, and are contingent on the enactment of House Bill No. 4594.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 105–1 · Feb 26
Current
Health Policy Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

105 Yea

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1 Nay

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Calendar

Jan 22

10:30 AM

House Rules

Jan 15

10:30 AM

House Rules

History

Mar 4

Senate

Passed By House With Immediate Effect

Mar 4

Senate

Referred To Committee On Health Policy

Feb 26

House

Read A Third Time