Bill > A5656

Introduced Session

This bill provides for the licensure and regulation of dental therapists by the New Jersey State Board of Dentistry. Under the bill, the regulation of dental therapists is incorporated into various provisions of current law, including statutory requirements regarding the operations of dental clinics and continuing education. Additionally, the bill adds language regarding numerous requirements to practice as a dental therapist, including the requirements for licensure, the components of a collaborative agreement as well as the role of a dentist in a collaborative agreement, and the level of supervision a dental therapist is required to have to perform services. The bill also requires the board to promulgate regulations for dental therapists and its practice in the State within one year after the enactment of the bill. Lastly, the bill provides that dental therapists can bill or file a claim for certain services performed within the scope of practice of dental therapy. Moreover, the NJ FamilyCare Program is to provide coverage for dental therapy under certain circumstances. A state's Medicaid program, including the NJ FamilyCare Program, is required, under federal law, to cover services provided at Federally Qualified Health Centers ("FQHC"). Dental therapy services provided at a FQHC, in accordance with federal law and the provisions of this bill, will be covered by the NJ FamilyCare Program.

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Carol Murphy (D)*, 

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Regulated Professions Committee (on 06/26/2023)

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