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This bill amends the Illinois Dental Practice Act by modifying the composition of the Board of Dentistry. Specifically, the bill increases the total board membership from 8 to 10 dentist members, with two additional requirements: at least one board member must hold a permit to administer moderate sedation, and at least one member must hold a permit to administer deep sedation and general anesthesia. The board will continue to include 2 dental hygienist members and 1 public member, maintaining the existing restrictions on board membership (such as prohibiting current deans or program directors from serving). The bill preserves other existing provisions about board terms, election of leadership, compensation, and operational guidelines. The purpose appears to be ensuring that the Board of Dentistry has more specialized representation and expertise in different levels of dental anesthesia administration, which could potentially improve oversight and regulatory understanding of sedation practices in dentistry.

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https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1325&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104