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OK HB3934
OK HB3934Professions and occupations; practice of dentistry; definitions; committees; practice; licensing; effective date; emergency.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
04/13/2026
04/13/2026
Crossed Over
03/25/2026
03/25/2026
Passed
05/06/2026
05/06/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/06/2026
05/06/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to professions and occupations; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 328.3, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 273, O.S.L. 2025 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 328.3), which relates to the practice of dentistry definitions; updating certain definitions; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 328.17, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 273, O.S.L. 2025 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 328.17), which relates to standing committees; adding a reference to the Dental Practice Committee; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 328.19, as last amended by Section 4, Chapter 273, O.S.L. 2025 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 328.19), which relates to acts constituting practice of dentistry; requiring auxiliary health care providers to limit practice within scope of dentistry; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 328.21, as last amended by Section 5, Chapter 273, O.S.L. 2025 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 328.21), which relates to application of dental licensure; updating approved accredited programs; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 328.22, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 220, O.S.L. 2023 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 328.22), which relates to specialty licenses; specifying requirements to represent oneself as a dental specialist; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 328.23, which relates to temporary licensing of dentists and dental hygienists; updating the required examination; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 328.23a, as last amended by Section 4, Chapter 46, O.S.L. 2024 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 328.23a), which relates to special volunteer licenses for dentist and dental hygienist; allowing dental assistants to work under certain procedures; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 328.24, as last amended by Section 6, Chapter 273, O.S.L. 2025 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 328.24), which relates to dental assistant permits; allowing specific exemptions for dental assistants to work outside of the direct supervision of a dentist; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 328.29a, as last amended by Section 11, Chapter 273, O.S.L. 2025 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 328.29a), which relates to dental assistants; updating language; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 328.31, which relates to Board of Dentistry requirements; removing requirement to publish an annual summary of the registry; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 328.31b, as last amended by Section 13, Chapter 273, O.S.L. 2025 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 328.31b), which relates to maintenance and retention of written records; removing requirements of maintaining certain records; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 328.34, as amended by Section 6, Chapter 220, O.S.L. 2023 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 328.34), which relates to the scope of practice for dental hygienists; updating scope of practice; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 328.54, which relates to the practice of dentistry via Internet; allowing for a patient of record to be established under certain circumstances; creating procedures for foreign- trained dentist licensure; providing for codification; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency. SUBJECT: Professions and occupations
AI Summary
This bill makes several changes to the laws governing the practice of dentistry in Oklahoma, including updating definitions for accredited dental programs to include Canadian institutions and other recognized accrediting associations, and adding a reference to the Dental Practice Committee. It clarifies that auxiliary healthcare providers working under a dentist must stay within the scope of dentistry, and specifies requirements for representing oneself as a dental specialist, including passing a regional exam or being board-certified. The bill also updates the required examination for temporary dental licenses and allows dental assistants to work under certain procedures with general supervision, specifically to assist a hygienist with procedures the hygienist can perform under general supervision, and also to complete radiation safety under general supervision. Additionally, it removes the requirement for the Board of Dentistry to publish an annual summary of its registry and removes certain record-keeping requirements for dental offices. The bill also updates the scope of practice for dental hygienists, allowing them to perform certain advanced procedures under general supervision, and establishes procedures for foreign-trained dentists to obtain a dental hygiene license through a pilot program at the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry. Finally, it allows for a patient of record to be established via teledentistry under specific emergency or hygiene treatment circumstances when a dentist is not readily available at the patient's location.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Approved by Governor 05/05/2026 (on 05/06/2026)
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