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This bill modifies Georgia's dental licensing regulations to create a more flexible pathway for obtaining a teacher's or instructor's license for dentists who want to teach in accredited dental schools or academic medical centers. The bill allows the Georgia Board of Dentistry to issue a special license without a standard examination for qualified dentists, with specific requirements for those who graduated from non-ADA (American Dental Association) accredited schools. Applicants must now be licensed in another state, have never failed the Georgia dental licensure exam, never had a dental license revoked, and maintain current CPR certification. The license is strictly limited to teaching duties and cannot be used for general dental practice outside of the academic institution. The bill also requires applicants to submit a recommendation letter from the teaching institution, verification of employment, and consent to a criminal background check. Additionally, the board retains discretion to establish documentation requirements and set the cost of the special license. The changes aim to make it easier for qualified dental professionals to teach in educational settings while maintaining standards of professional competence and background verification.

Education, Health and Social Services

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70033