New York S05857 amends the education law to redefine the practice of dentistry.

New York S05857 amends the education law to redefine the practice of dentistry. The bill removes references related to restoring and maintaining dental health from the law. Instead, it defines the practice of dentistry as diagnosing, treating, operating, or prescribing for any disease, pain, injury, deformity, or physical condition of the oral and maxillofacial area. The practice may also include prescribing and fabricating dental prostheses and appliances, and performing physical evaluations in conjunction with dental treatment. The changes take effect immediately.

New York S05857 amends the education law to redefine the practice of dentistry.

New York S05857 amends the education law to redefine the practice of dentistry. The bill removes references related to restoring and maintaining dental health from the law. Instead, it defines the practice of dentistry as diagnosing, treating, operating, or prescribing for any disease, pain, injury, deformity, or physical condition of the oral and maxillofacial area. The practice may also include prescribing and fabricating dental prostheses and appliances, and performing physical evaluations in conjunction with dental treatment. The changes take effect immediately.