Bill > S05857

This bill modifies the definition of dental practice in the New York State Education Law by removing the specific phrase "related to restoring and maintaining dental health" from the existing legal description. The revised definition of dentistry will now more broadly describe the profession as diagnosing, treating, operating, or prescribing for diseases, pain, injuries, deformities, or physical conditions in the oral and maxillofacial area. The bill continues to recognize that dental practice includes prescribing and fabricating dental prostheses and appliances, and may involve performing physical evaluations in connection with dental treatment. By removing the restrictive language about "restoring and maintaining dental health," the bill appears to provide a more comprehensive and flexible definition of dental practice, potentially allowing for a wider interpretation of a dentist's professional scope. The change will take effect immediately upon enactment.

Education

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5857