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This bill modifies Iowa's dental assistant regulations by removing the requirement for mandatory registration with the dental board. Specifically, the bill allows dental assistants to practice without obtaining a certificate of registration, provided they complete a practical training period under a dentist's supervision. The proposed changes impact several sections of the Iowa Code, removing the word "registered" from various references to dental assistants and modifying language around licensing and practice requirements. Under the new provisions, dental assistants can still perform assistance services to licensed dentists as determined by the board's rules, including expanded functions like dental sealant placement, but they will no longer need to be formally registered. The bill clarifies that dental assistants now include both registered and unregistered individuals, and dentists remain responsible for delegating appropriate tasks to dental assistants. The changes are set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and aim to provide more flexibility in how dental assistants can enter and work in the profession while maintaining supervision and safety standards.

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Health And Human Services (House)

https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HF805