MA S1166

Bill

Relative to dentistry licensure examinations

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
05/10/2018

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to dentistry licensure examinations. Public Health.

AI Summary

This bill amends Chapter 112 of the Massachusetts General Laws to modify the requirements for dentistry licensure examinations. Key provisions include allowing applicants to demonstrate competency through successful completion of a one-year graduate dental residency program, rather than requiring practical examinations involving live patients. The bill also prohibits the examination from requiring the performance of any irreversible procedures on live patients.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Harriette Chandler (D), John Scibak (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2535 (on 05/31/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1166

(3 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1166
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1166.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1226	Relative to dentistry licensure examinations	Accompanied a study order, see H4681	Similar To
S142	Relative to graduate education for certain professionals	Accompanied a new draft, see H4454	Similar To
S2535	Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on Health Care Financing to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents relative to financing and delivery of health care	Reported (in part) by S1256	Replaced by

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