New York A03796 removes references to restoring and maintaining dental health from the definition of the practice of dentistry.

New York A03796 amends the education law to redefine the practice of dentistry. The bill removes the specific references to "restoring and maintaining dental health" from the definition. The practice of dentistry now includes diagnosing, treating, operating, or prescribing for any disease, pain, injury, deformity, or physical condition of the oral and maxillofacial area. The changes take effect immediately upon enactment.

New York A03796 removes references to restoring and maintaining dental health from the definition of the practice of dentistry.

New York A03796 amends the education law to redefine the practice of dentistry. The bill removes the specific references to "restoring and maintaining dental health" from the definition. The practice of dentistry now includes diagnosing, treating, operating, or prescribing for any disease, pain, injury, deformity, or physical condition of the oral and maxillofacial area. The changes take effect immediately upon enactment.