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This bill modifies the qualifications and training requirements for oral preventive assistants in Arizona, who perform specific dental hygiene tasks under supervision. Key changes include requiring training courses to be approved by the state board of dental examiners, reducing the required clinical instruction hours from 120 to 30, and adding 90 hours of didactic instruction. The bill also clarifies that a dental assistant must hold current CPR certification and state board-approved certifications for coronal polishing and radiography, and meet one of three criteria related to national board certification, accredited dental assisting programs, or programs from licensed private postsecondary institutions. Additionally, it defines "qualifying institution" for training programs to include accredited higher education institutions or licensed private postsecondary institutions with at least five years of operation and supervised live patient training.

Health and Social Services

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/84067