Bill > A4731

Introduced Session

The New Jersey State Board of Dentistry currently consists of two public members, nine members who have resided and practiced dentistry within this State for 10 years, and one member who is a dental hygienist. This bill adds one dental assistant to the membership of the board and clarifies the qualifications for both the assistant and hygienist members. Additionally, the bill adds language to state that the Governor is to consider, but not be obligated to follow, the recommendations of the New Jersey Dental Association nor the New Jersey Dental Assistants Association when appointing a dentist or the dental assistant to the board. The 4-year term for board members is retained under the bill. This bill also makes technical changes to the statutes. It repeals section 10 of P.L.2007, c.259 and amends R.S.45:6-1 to include those 2007 provisions regarding the addition of another dentist to the board's membership; removes an obsolete provision concerning membership succession; and updates certain organization and statutory references.

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Carol Murphy (D)*, 

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Regulated Professions Committee (on 09/12/2024)

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