Alabama 2023 Regular Session Status: Enacted 1 R cosponsors

HB 285 — Relating to the practice of dentistry and dental hygiene; to amend Sections 34-9-1, 34-9-5, 34-9-10, 34-9-11, 34-9-15, 34-9-26, 34-9-27, 34-9-43, 34-9-60, 34-9-63, and 34-9-86, Code of Alabama 1975; to further provide for penalties for violations; and qualifications for licensure and administration of controlled substances by dentists and dental hygienists.

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Board of dental examiners, dentists and dental hygienists, revises licensure and fee requirements , qualifications for administering controlled substances to patients,

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The recently passed HB 285 makes some important updates to the regulations governing dentistry and dental hygiene in Alabama. Specifically, it clarifies the definitions related to administering controlled substances and includes provisions for penalties for violations. These changes aim to ensure that dentists and dental hygienists meet appropriate standards for licensure and safe practice, ultimately enhancing patient care and safety.

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HB285 ENGROSSED PZ5TGR-2 By Representative Lipscomb RFD:
HB285 ENROLLED PZ5TGR-3 By Representative Lipscomb RFD:
11-Apr-23 2023 Regular Session Page 0 HB285 Engrossed 2 4 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT 9 Relating to the practice of dentistry and dental hygiene;
11-Apr-23 2023 Regular Session Page 0 HB285 Enrolled Enrolled, An Act, 3 Relating to the practice of dentistry and dental hygiene;
The documentary evidence that the board has renewed the authority of the licensee to Page 1 HB285 Engrossed practice dentistry or dental hygiene in this state.
The documentary evidence that the board has renewed the authority of the licensee to practice dentistry or dental hygiene in this state.
When used in reference to a controlled substance, the delivery of a controlled substance to a patient by a dentist, including the prescribing and administering of a controlled substance.
When used in reference to a controlled Page 1 HB285 Enrolled substance, the delivery of a controlled substance to a patient by a dentist, including the prescribing and administering of a controlled substance.
Page 2 HB285 Engrossed (8)(10) LICENSED DENTIST.
(8)(10) LICENSED DENTIST.
The elimination of sensations, especially pain in one part of the body by topical application or regional injection of a drug.
The elimination of sensations, especially pain in one part of the body by topical Page 2 HB285 Enrolled application or regional injection of a drug.
The rendering of treatment to a patient located within this state by a dentist located outside this state as a result of transmission of individual patient data by Page 3 HB285 Engrossed electronic or other means from this state to the dentist or his or her agent.
The rendering of treatment to a patient located within this state by a dentist located outside this state as a result of transmission of individual patient data by electronic or other means from this state to the dentist or his or her agent.
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Page 3 HB285 Enrolled b.
This definition is not intended to include an informal consultation between a licensed dentist located in this state and a dentist located outside this state provided that the consultation is conducted without compensation or the 95 expectation of compensation to either dentist, and does not result in the formal rendering of a written or otherwise documented professional opinion concerning the diagnosis or treatment of a patient by the dentist located outside the state.
This definition is not intended to include an informal consultation between a licensed dentist located in this state and a dentist located outside this state provided that the consultation is conducted without compensation or the expectation of compensation to either dentist, and does not result in the formal rendering of a written or otherwise documented professional opinion concerning the diagnosis or treatment of a patient by the dentist located outside the state.
A technician employed by a dentist or group of dentists for a specified salary.
A technician 95 employed by a dentist or group of dentists for a specified salary.
A depressed level of consciousness that retains the patient's ability to independently and continuously maintain an airway and respond appropriately to physical stimulation or verbal command, produced by a pharmacologic method." "§34-9-5 Any person individual who shall engage engages in the practice of dentistry across state lines or practice dentistry or dental hygiene in this state within the meaning of this chapter without having first obtained from the board a license Page 4 HB285 Engrossed and an annual registration certificate, when the certificate is required by this chapter, or who violates this chapter, or who willfully violates any published rule or regulation of the board, or who does any act described in this chapter as unlawful, the penalty for which is not herein specifically provided, to practice dentistry shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine of not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000) for each offense, to be fixed by the court trying the case, and in addition thereto may be, in the discretion of the court, sentenced to hard labor for the county for a period not to exceed 12 months Class C felony and shall be punished as prescribed by law." "§34-9-10 (a)(1) Every person individual who desires to practice dentistry within the State of Alabama shall file an application accompanied by the appropriate fee prescribed by the board.
A depressed level of consciousness that retains the patient's ability to independently and continuously maintain an airway and respond appropriately to physical stimulation or verbal command, produced by a pharmacologic method." "§34-9-5 Any person individual who shall engage engages in the practice of dentistry across state lines or practice dentistry or dental hygiene in this state within the meaning of this chapter without having first obtained from the board a license and an annual registration certificate, when the certificate is required by this chapter, or who violates this chapter, or who willfully violates any published rule or regulation of the board, or who does any act described in this chapter as unlawful, the penalty for which is not herein specifically provided, to practice dentistry shall be guilty of a Page 4 HB285 Enrolled misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine of not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000) for each offense, to be fixed by the court trying the case, and in addition thereto may be, in the discretion of the court, sentenced to hard labor for the county for a period not to exceed 12 months Class C felony and shall be punished as prescribed by law." "§34-9-10 (a)(1) Every person individual who desires to practice dentistry within the State of Alabama shall file an application accompanied by the appropriate fee prescribed by the board.
(2) Notwithstanding the any particular requirement or method of obtaining licensure or any particular requirement set forth herein, every person as a prerequisite to licensure applicant shall be at least 19 years of age, of good moral character, a citizen of the United States or, if not a citizen of the United States, a person an individual who is legally present in the United States with appropriate documentation from the federal government, and a graduate of a dental school or college accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation and approved by the board, and shall satisfy any other requirement set forth in any rule Page 5 HB285 Engrossed adopted by the board.
(2) Notwithstanding the any particular requirement or method of obtaining licensure or any particular requirement set forth herein, every person as a prerequisite to licensure applicant shall be at least 19 years of age, of good moral character, a citizen of the United States or, if not a citizen of the United States, a person an individual who is legally present in the United States with appropriate documentation from the federal government, and a graduate of a dental school or college accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation and approved by the board, and shall satisfy any other requirement set forth in any rule adopted by the board.
(3) The board may issue a license to practice dentistry to any applicant who meets the licensure requirements set forth in this chapter and the applicable rules of the board, and may refrain from issuing a license to any applicant if the board determines that doing so would be inconsistent with the public interest and the promotion of public health and safety.
(3) The board may issue a license to practice dentistry to any applicant who meets the licensure requirements set forth in this chapter and the applicable rules of the board, and may refrain from issuing a license to any applicant if the board determines that doing so would be inconsistent with the Page 5 HB285 Enrolled public interest and the promotion of public health and safety.
(c) Any individual applicant who possesses a current license in any state, who has passed an examination approved by the board and who has, since graduation from dental or dental hygiene school, practiced or participated in a clinical residency or practiced dentistry or dental hygiene in the Armed Forces or with the public health service shall be Page 6 HB285 Engrossed eligible for licensure if an his or her application is received by the board within five years of the completion of the subject residency or Armed Forces or public health service commitment.
(c) Any individual applicant who possesses a current license in any state, who has passed an examination approved by the board and who has, since graduation from dental or dental hygiene school, practiced or participated in a clinical residency or practiced dentistry or dental hygiene in the Armed Forces or with the public health service shall be eligible for licensure if an his or her application is received by the board within five years of the completion of the subject residency or Armed Forces or public health service commitment.
(d) Licensure by credentials may be utilized to evaluate the theoretical knowledge and clinical skill of a dentist or dental hygienist when an applicant for licensure by credentials holds a dental or dental hygiene license in another state.
(d) Licensure by credentials may be utilized to Page 6 HB285 Enrolled evaluate the theoretical knowledge and clinical skill of a dentist or dental hygienist when an applicant for licensure by credentials holds a dental or dental hygiene license in another state.
Page 7 HB285 Engrossed (4) The dentist or dental hygienist shall Is not be the subject of a pending disciplinary action in any state in which the individual he or she has been licensed which shall beas verified by a query to the National Practitioner Data Bank, the Health Integrity Protection Data Bank, the American Association of Dental Boards Clearing House for Disciplinary Information, or any other pertinent bank currently existing or which may exist in the future.
(4) The dentist or dental hygienist shall Is not be the subject of a pending disciplinary action in any state in which the individual he or she has been licensed which shall beas verified by a query to the National Practitioner Data Bank, the Health Integrity Protection Data Bank, the American Association of Dental Boards Clearing House for Disciplinary Page 7 HB285 Enrolled Information, or any other pertinent bank currently existing or which may exist in the future.
The dental hygiene applicant shall submit Submits affidavits as a dental hygienist applicant from two licensed dentists or two licensed dental hygienists, or any combination of two thereof, practicing in the same geographical area where Page 8 HB285 Engrossed the applicant he or she is then practicing or teaching, attesting to the his or her moral character, standing, and ability of the applicant.
The dental hygiene applicant shall submit Submits affidavits as a dental hygienist applicant from two licensed dentists or two licensed dental hygienists, or any combination of two thereof, practicing in the same geographical area where the applicant he or she is then practicing or teaching, attesting to the his or her moral character, standing, and ability of the applicant.
(9) The applicant shall provide Provides the board with an official transcript with school seal from the school of dentistry or school of dental hygiene which that issued the applicant's his or her professional degree, or execute executes a request and authorization allowing the board to obtain the transcript.
(9) The applicant shall provide Provides the board with an official transcript with school seal from the school of dentistry or school of dental hygiene which that issued the Page 8 HB285 Enrolled applicant's his or her professional degree, or execute executes a request and authorization allowing the board to obtain the transcript.
Background checks for criminal or fraudulent Page 9 HB285 Engrossed activities.
Background checks for criminal or fraudulent activities.
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Page 9 HB285 Enrolled h.
Provided, however, that any discipline that results only from a failure to timely renew a registration or permit shall not prevent an applicant him or her from being eligible for this Page 10 HB285 Engrossed method of licensure.
Provided, however, that any discipline that results only from a failure to timely renew a registration or permit shall not prevent an applicant him or her from being eligible for this method of licensure.
(15)(f) In addition to the requirements for applicants seeking licensure by credentials, an applicant desiring to practice a specialty only shall satisfy the following requirements:
Page 10 HB285 Enrolled (15)(f) In addition to the requirements for applicants seeking licensure by credentials, an applicant desiring to practice a specialty only shall satisfy the following requirements:
However, if the applicant has passed a general dentistry examination or has holds a general dentistry Page 11 HB285 Engrossed license, was practicing practices a specialty, and then decides not to continue that specialty and but to practice only general dentistry, the applicant is eligible for licensure by credentials as a general dentist.
However, if the applicant has passed a general dentistry examination or has holds a general dentistry license, was practicing practices a specialty, and then decides not to continue that specialty and but to practice only general dentistry, the applicant is eligible for licensure by credentials as a general dentist.
(e)(g)(1) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a), the board shall issue a special purpose license to practice dentistry across state lines to an applicant who has met the following requirements:
(e)(g)(1) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a), the board shall issue a special purpose license to Page 11 HB285 Enrolled practice dentistry across state lines to an applicant who has met the following requirements:
(f)(2) A special purpose license issued by the board to practice dentistry across state lines limits the licensee Page 12 HB285 Engrossed solely to the practice of dentistry across state lines.
(f)(2) A special purpose license issued by the board to practice dentistry across state lines limits the licensee solely to the practice of dentistry across state lines.
Failure to renew a license according to the renewal schedule established by the board shall cause the special purpose license to be inactive.
Failure to renew a license according to the renewal schedule established by the board shall cause Page 12 HB285 Enrolled the special purpose license to be inactive.
It is the stated intent of this section that dentists who hold a full and current license authorizing him or her to practice in the State of Alabama shall be afforded the opportunity to obtain, on a reciprocal basis, a reciprocal license to practice dentistry across state lines in any other state or territory of the United States as a precondition to the issuance of a special purpose license as authorized by this section to a dentist Page 13 HB285 Engrossed licensed in the other state or territory.
It is the stated intent of this section that dentists who hold a full and current license authorizing him or her to practice in the State of Alabama shall be afforded the opportunity to obtain, on a reciprocal basis, a reciprocal license to practice dentistry across state lines in any other state or territory of the United States as a precondition to the issuance of a special purpose license as authorized by this section to a dentist licensed in the other state or territory.
(h) Any individual applicant who does not qualify for licensure pursuant to any of the above subsections but who has passed an out-of-state examination approved by the board and possesses a current license in good standing authorizing the applicant to practice in the state of issuance another state is eligible to apply for licensure upon payment of a fee established by the board.
(h) Any individual applicant who does not qualify for licensure pursuant to any of the above subsections but who has Page 13 HB285 Enrolled passed an out-of-state examination approved by the board and possesses a current license in good standing authorizing the applicant to practice in the state of issuance another state is eligible to apply for licensure upon payment of a fee established by the board.
It is provided Provided, however, that the board may recognize any written parts of an examination given Page 14 HB285 Engrossed by the Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations in lieu of such or subject to the board examinations or subject to such examinations as the board may approve.
It is provided Provided, however, that the board may recognize any written parts of an examination given by the Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations in lieu of such or subject to the board examinations or subject to such examinations as the board may approve.
Those found qualified by the board, consistent with Section 34-9-10(a), shall be granted a license and a license certificate which shall bear a serial number, the full name of the licensee, the date of issuance, and the seal of the board, and shall be signed by each member of the board." "§34-9-15 (a) No person individual shall practice dentistry or dental hygiene in the State of Alabama unless licensed or permitted by the board and registered annually as required by this chapter.
Those found qualified by the board, consistent with Section 34-9-10(a), shall be granted a license and a license certificate which shall bear a serial number, the full name of the licensee, the Page 14 HB285 Enrolled date of issuance, and the seal of the board, and shall be signed by each member of the board." "§34-9-15 (a) No person individual shall practice dentistry or dental hygiene in the State of Alabama unless licensed or permitted by the board and registered annually as required by this chapter.
(2) On or before October 1 of each year, every dentist and dental hygienist licensed or permitted to practice dentistry or dental hygiene in the state shall transmit either online or by United States mail to the secretary-treasurer of Page 15 HB285 Engrossed the board the completed form prescribed by the board, together with a fee established by the board pursuant to this chapter, and receive thereafter the current annual registration certificate authorizing him or her to continue the practice of dentistry or dental hygiene in the state for a period of one year.
(2) On or before October 1 of each year, every dentist and dental hygienist licensed or permitted to practice dentistry or dental hygiene in the state shall transmit either online or by United States mail to the secretary-treasurer of the board the completed form prescribed by the board, together with a fee established by the board pursuant to this chapter, and receive thereafter the current annual registration certificate authorizing him or her to continue the practice of dentistry or dental hygiene in the state for a period of one year.
Notwithstanding Section 34-9-16, the total amount of any administrative fines and costs assessed upon the licensee pursuant to Section 34-9-18 in a final and non-appealable order or agreement shall be added to and made a part of the fee.
Notwithstanding Section 34-9-16, the total amount of any Page 15 HB285 Enrolled administrative fines and costs assessed upon the licensee pursuant to Section 34-9-18 in a final and non-appealable order or agreement shall be added to and made a part of the fee.
(2) Upon failure of any licensee or permittee to file application for the annual registration certificate and pay the annual registration fee on or before November 30, each year, the board shall notify the licensee or permittee by mail addressed to the last address of record that the application and fee have not been received and that, unless the application and fee are received on or before the first day of Page 16 HB285 Engrossed January, the license or permit shall be automatically suspended.
(2) Upon failure of any licensee or permittee to file application for the annual registration certificate and pay the annual registration fee on or before November 30, each year, the board shall notify the licensee or permittee by mail addressed to the last address of record that the application and fee have not been received and that, unless the application and fee are received on or before the first day of January, the license or permit shall be automatically suspended.
(d)(1) The board shall waive the annual payment of fees herein provided for and issue a current annual registration certificate to any licensee or permittee who, because of age or physical disability, has retired from the practice of dentistry or dental hygiene because of age or physical disabilityor who is suffering a malady of a lingering or permanent nature.
(d)(1) The board shall waive the annual payment of fees Page 16 HB285 Enrolled herein provided for and issue a current annual registration certificate to any licensee or permittee who, because of age or physical disability, has retired from the practice of dentistry or dental hygiene because of age or physical disabilityor who is suffering a malady of a lingering or permanent nature.
After that date, the The successful completion of continuing education program requirements shall be a requisite for renewal of licenses and permits issued pursuant to this chapter." "§34-9-26 (a)(1) No person individual shall practice as a dental hygienist in this state until such person has passed an Page 17 HB285 Engrossed examination given by the board or approved by the board, or both, under rules and regulations as the board may promulgate and the payment of a fee he or she is duly licensed and currently registered as a dental hygienist pursuant to this chapter.
After that date, the The successful completion of continuing education program requirements shall be a requisite for renewal of licenses and permits issued pursuant to this chapter." "§34-9-26 (a)(1) No person individual shall practice as a dental hygienist in this state until such person has passed an examination given by the board or approved by the board, or both, under rules and regulations as the board may promulgate and the payment of a fee he or she is duly licensed and currently registered as a dental hygienist pursuant to this chapter.
(b) The board shall may issue licenses and license certificates to practice as dental hygienists to those personsapplicants who have passed the examination and have been found qualified by the board.
(b) The board shall may issue licenses and license Page 17 HB285 Enrolled certificates to practice as dental hygienists to those personsapplicants who have passed the examination and have been found qualified by the board.
(1) shall be a graduate of Has graduated from a school of dental hygiene which has been approved by the board., or in lieu thereof, shall have (2) Has served as a dental assistant for a period of time established by board rule and shall have served at least one year as a dental hygienist trainee under a training permit issued by the board to a qualified dentist practicing in this Page 18 HB285 Engrossed state in accordance with the dental hygienist training program established by the board.
(1) shall be a graduate of Has graduated from a school of dental hygiene which has been approved by the board., or in lieu thereof, shall have (2) Has served as a dental assistant for a period of time established by board rule and shall have served at least one year as a dental hygienist trainee under a training permit issued by the board to a qualified dentist practicing in this state in accordance with the dental hygienist training program established by the board.
(f) Any person practicing in violation of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and the board may impose the penalties outlined in Section 34-9-18 for such violation." "§34-9-27 (a) A dental hygienist Dental hygienists shall work only under the direct supervision of a duly licensed dentist practicing in this state.
(f) Any person practicing in violation of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and the board may impose the penalties outlined in Section 34-9-18 for such violation." "§34-9-27 Page 18 HB285 Enrolled (a) A dental hygienist Dental hygienists shall work only under the direct supervision of a duly licensed dentist practicing in this state.
(c) The board may impose any of the penalties outlined in Section 34-9-18 against any dentist who shall permit any dental hygienist working under his or her supervision to perform any operation other than those permitted under this section, and may impose the penalties outlined in Section 34-9-18 against any dental hygienist who shall perform performs any operation other than those permitted under this section." "§34-9-43 (a) The board shall exercise, subject to this chapter, Page 19 HB285 Engrossed the following powers and duties:
(c) The board may impose any of the penalties outlined in Section 34-9-18 against any dentist who shall permit any dental hygienist working under his or her supervision to perform any operation other than those permitted under this section, and may impose the penalties outlined in Section 34-9-18 against any dental hygienist who shall perform performs any operation other than those permitted under this section." "§34-9-43 (a) The board shall exercise, subject to this chapter, the following powers and duties:
(3) Conduct or participate in examinations to ascertain the qualification and fitness of applicants for licenses as dentists and dental hygienists.
(3) Conduct or participate in examinations to ascertain Page 19 HB285 Enrolled the qualification and fitness of applicants for licenses as dentists and dental hygienists.
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Employ an attorney or attorneys, subject to the Page 20 HB285 Engrossed approval of the Attorney General, to advise and assist in the carrying out and enforcing of the provisions of this chapter.
Employ an attorney or attorneys, subject to the approval of the Attorney General, to advise and assist in the carrying out and enforcing of the provisions of this chapter.
Provided, however, that if the board contracts with an outside attorney to be general counsel to the board, that attorney or any member of a law firm with which he or she is associated shall not function as the board's prosecutor at disciplinary hearings.
Provided, however, that if the board contracts with an outside attorney to be general counsel to the board, that attorney or any member of a law firm with which he or she is associated shall not function as the board's prosecutor at disciplinary Page 20 HB285 Enrolled hearings.
(12) Attend meetings, seminars, workshops, or events Page 21 HB285 Engrossed that may improve the function and efficiency of the board or improve the ability of the board to enforce and administer this chapter.
(12) Attend meetings, seminars, workshops, or events that may improve the function and efficiency of the board or improve the ability of the board to enforce and administer this chapter.
The board may adopt rules for the purpose of establishing additional ethical guidelines." "§34-9-60 Any person individual licensed or permitted to practice dentistry in the State of Alabama shall be authorized to use anesthesia in accordance with the provisions of this section.all of the following:
The board Page 21 HB285 Enrolled may adopt rules for the purpose of establishing additional ethical guidelines." "§34-9-60 Any person individual licensed or permitted to practice dentistry in the State of Alabama shall be authorized to use anesthesia in accordance with the provisions of this section.all of the following:
Has completed a minimum of one year of advanced training in anesthesiology and related academic subjects (or its equivalent) beyond the undergraduate dental school level in a training program as described in Part II of the Page 22 HB285 Engrossed guidelines for teaching the comprehensive control of pain and anxiety in dentistry;
Has completed a minimum of one year of advanced training in anesthesiology and related academic subjects (or its equivalent) beyond the undergraduate dental school level in a training program as described in Part II of the guidelines for teaching the comprehensive control of pain and anxiety in dentistry;
Is a diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, or is eligible for examination by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, or is a member of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons;
Is a diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, or is eligible for examination by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, or is a member of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Page 22 HB285 Enrolled Surgeons;
Prior to the issuance of suchthe permit, the Board of Dental Examinersboard, at its discretion, may require an on-site inspection of the facility, equipment, and personnel Page 23 HB285 Engrossed to determine if, in fact, the aforementioned requirements in paragraph a.
Prior to the issuance of suchthe permit, the Board of Dental Examinersboard, at its discretion, may require an on-site inspection of the facility, equipment, and personnel to determine if, in fact, the aforementioned requirements in paragraph a.
These examiners shall be dentists who are authorized to administer general anesthesiaThe team of examiners shall consist of at least one licensed dentist who holds a general anesthesia permit and at least two other persons as prescribed by the board pursuant to its rules.
These examiners shall be dentists who are authorized to administer general Page 23 HB285 Enrolled anesthesiaThe team of examiners shall consist of at least one licensed dentist who holds a general anesthesia permit and at least two other persons as prescribed by the board pursuant to its rules.
(4) Each dentist who has not been using general anesthesia prior to May 29, 1985, may be granted by the board a temporary provisional permit based on the applicant's Page 24 HB285 Engrossed producing evidence that he or she has complied with paragraph a.
(4) Each dentist who has not been using general anesthesia prior to May 29, 1985, may be granted by the board a temporary provisional permit based on the applicant's producing evidence that he or she has complied with paragraph a.
of subdivision (2) of this section." "§34-9-63 (a) The issuance of a permit for general anesthesia shall include the privilege of administering parenteral sedation in accordance with this section.
of subdivision (2) of this section." "§34-9-63 Page 24 HB285 Enrolled (a) The issuance of a permit for general anesthesia shall include the privilege of administering parenteral sedation in accordance with this section.
Page 25 HB285 Engrossed 3.c.
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The certification of the formal training shall specify the total number of hours, the number of didactic hours, and the number of patient contact hours.
The Page 25 HB285 Enrolled certification of the formal training shall specify the total number of hours, the number of didactic hours, and the number of patient contact hours.
If he or she meets the requirements of this section, or currently holds a valid Page 26 HB285 Engrossed intravenous sedation permit, he or she shall be issued such a permit subject to all renewal and regulatory requirements of Section 34-9-64.
If he or she meets the requirements of this section, or currently holds a valid intravenous sedation permit, he or she shall be issued such a permit subject to all renewal and regulatory requirements of Section 34-9-64.
of subdivision (1) of this sectionsubdivision (b)(2), or does not currently hold a valid intravenous sedation permit, he or she may be entitled to a "parenteral sedation permit" if the applicant passes, to the satisfaction of the board, an on-site inspection to the board's satisfaction.
of subdivision (1) of this sectionsubdivision (b)(2), or does not currently hold a valid intravenous sedation permit, he or she may be entitled to a Page 26 HB285 Enrolled "parenteral sedation permit" if the applicant passes, to the satisfaction of the board, an on-site inspection to the board's satisfaction.
(3) A dentist utilizing parenteral sedation and the auxiliary personnel of the dentist shall be currently certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the dentist shall be trained in advanced cardiac life support(d) A dentist utilizing parenteral sedation shall have successfully completed training in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Page 27 HB285 Engrossed (ACLS), and his or her auxiliary personnel shall have successfully completed training in Basic Life Support (BLS).
(3) A dentist utilizing parenteral sedation and the auxiliary personnel of the dentist shall be currently certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the dentist shall be trained in advanced cardiac life support(d) A dentist utilizing parenteral sedation shall have successfully completed training in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and his or her auxiliary personnel shall have successfully completed training in Basic Life Support (BLS).
(4)(e) Each dentist who has not been using parenteral sedation, pending complete processing of an application and a thorough on-site evaluation, may be granted one temporary provisional permit by the board at a time, if the applicant produces evidence that he or she has complied with this section." "§34-9-86 The board, prior Prior to issuance of a permit for oral conscious sedation, the board may require an on-site inspection of the personnel, the facility, and the equipment to determine if the requirements of this article have been met.
(4)(e) Each dentist who has not been using parenteral sedation, pending complete processing of an application and a thorough on-site evaluation, may be granted one temporary provisional permit by the board at a time, if the applicant Page 27 HB285 Enrolled produces evidence that he or she has complied with this section." "§34-9-86 The board, prior Prior to issuance of a permit for oral conscious sedation, the board may require an on-site inspection of the personnel, the facility, and the equipment to determine if the requirements of this article have been met.
Page 28 HB285 Engrossed House of Representatives Read for the first time and referred ................11-Apr-23 to the House of Representatives committee on Boards, Agencies and Commissions Read for the second time and placed ................11-May-23 on the calendar:
Page 28 HB285 Enrolled ________________________________________________ Speaker of the House of Representatives ________________________________________________ President and Presiding Officer of the Senate House of Representatives I hereby certify that the within Act originated in and was passed by the House 18-May-23, as amended.
amendment Read for the third time and passed ................18-May-23 as amended Yeas 100 Nays 0 Abstains 4 John Treadwell Clerk Page 29
John Treadwell Clerk Senate 25-May-23 Passed Page 29
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The bill updates various definitions and licensure requirements in the practice of dentistry and dental hygiene in Alabama, while also modifying penalties for violations.

  • §34-9-1

    (1) ADMINISTER. When used in reference to a controlled substance, the direct application of a controlled substance to the body of a patient by a dentist, by injection, inhalation, ingestion, or other means. → (1) ADMINISTER. When used in reference to a controlled substance, the direct application of a controlled substance to the body of a patient by a dentist, by injection, inhalation, ingestion, or other means.

    This change does not alter the definition, as the text for the term 'ADMINISTER' is repeated.

  • §34-9-1

    (12) PRACTICE OF DENTISTRY ACROSS STATE LINES. → (14) PRACTICE OF DENTISTRY ACROSS STATE LINES.

    This change renumbers the definition for clarity as it is moved from (12) to (14).

  • §34-9-5

    Any person individual who shall engage engages in the practice of dentistry across state lines or practice dentistry or dental hygiene in this state within the meaning of this chapter without having first obtained from the board a license and an annual registration certificate, when the certificate is required by this chapter, or who violates this chapter, or who willfully violates any published rule or regulation of the board, or who does any act described in this chapter as unlawful, the penalty for which is not herein specifically provided, to practice dentistry shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine of not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000) for each offense, to be fixed by the court trying the case, and in addition thereto may be, in the discretion of the court, sentenced to hard labor for the county for a period not to exceed 12 months Class C felony and shall be punished as prescribed by law. → Any individual who shall engage in the practice of dentistry across state lines or practice dentistry or dental hygiene in this state within the meaning of this chapter without having first obtained from the board a license and an annual registration certificate, when the certificate is required by this chapter, or who violates this chapter, or who willfully violates any published rule or regulation of the board, or who does any act described in this chapter as unlawful, the penalty for which is not herein specifically provided, to practice dentistry shall be guilty of a Class C felony and shall be punished as prescribed by law; and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine of not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000) for each offense, to be fixed by the court trying the case, and in addition may be, in the discretion of the court, sentenced to hard labor for the county for a period not to exceed 12 months.

    This change elevates the penalty for unauthorized practice of dentistry to a Class C felony.

  • §34-9-10

    Every person individual who desires to practice dentistry within the State of Alabama shall file an application accompanied by the appropriate fee prescribed by the board. → Every individual who desires to practice dentistry within the State of Alabama shall file an application accompanied by the appropriate fee prescribed by the board.

    This change updates the language from 'person individual' to just 'individual' for clarity.

  • §34-9-10

    Notwithstanding the any particular requirement or method of obtaining licensure or any particular requirement set forth herein, every person as a prerequisite to licensure applicant shall be at least 19 years of age, of good moral character, a citizen of the United States or, if not a citizen of the United States, a person an individual who is legally present in the United States with appropriate documentation from the federal government, and a graduate of a dental school or college accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation and approved by the board, and shall satisfy any other requirement set forth in any rule adopted by the board. → Notwithstanding any particular requirement or method of obtaining licensure or any particular requirement set forth herein, every applicant shall be at least 19 years of age, of good moral character, a citizen of the United States or, if not a citizen of the United States, an individual who is legally present in the United States with appropriate documentation from the federal government, and a graduate of a dental school or college accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation and approved by the board, and shall satisfy any other requirement set forth in any rule adopted by the board.

    This change simplifies the language regarding applicant qualifications.

Amendments

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Action History

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Votes

Roll of the S for Vote 1132 on HB285 (2023 Regular Session)

Passed 30 Yea · 0 Nay · 5 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
R 22003
D 6002
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 29005
% of votes cast 85%0%0%15%
How each member voted (34)
Member Party Vote
Greg J. Reed — Yea
Bobby D. Singleton D Not Voting
Kirk Hatcher D Yea
Linda Coleman-Madison D Yea
Merika Coleman D Yea
Robert Stewart D Yea
Rodger M. Smitherman D Yea
Vivian Davis Figures D Yea
William M. Beasley D Not Voting
Andrew Jones R Yea
April Weaver R Not Voting
Arthur Orr R Yea
Chris Elliott R Yea
Clyde Chambliss R Yea
Dan Roberts R Yea
David Sessions R Yea
Donnie Chesteen R Yea
Garlan Gudger R Yea
Gerald H. Allen R Yea
Greg Albritton R Not Voting
J. T. 'Jabo' Waggoner R Yea
Jack W. Williams R Yea
Jay Hovey R Yea
Josh Carnley R Yea
Keith Kelley R Not Voting
Lance Bell R Yea
Larry Stutts R Yea
Randy Price R Yea
Sam Givhan R Yea
Shay Shelnutt R Yea
Steve Livingston R Yea
Tim Melson R Yea
Tom Butler R Yea
Will Barfoot R Yea

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Roll of the H for Vote 771 on HB285 (2023 Regular Session)

Passed 101 Yea · 0 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 5000
R 68003
D 25001
Total 98004
% of votes cast 96%0%0%4%
How each member voted (102)
Member Party Vote
Wood (D) — Yea
Corey Harbison — Yea
Cynthia Almond — Yea
John W. Rogers — Yea
Randall Shedd — Yea
Adline Clarke D Yea
Anthony Daniels D Yea
Artis 'A.J.' McCampbell D Yea
Barbara Boyd D Yea
Barbara Drummond D Yea
Berry Forte D Yea
Chris England D Yea
Curtis Travis D Yea
Jeremy Gray D Yea
Juandalynn Givan D Yea
Kelvin Lawrence D Yea
Kenyatté Hassell D Yea
Laura Hall D Yea
M. Moore D Not Voting
Napoleon Bracy D Yea
Neil Rafferty D Yea
Ontario Tillman D Yea
Patrice McClammy D Yea
Patrick Sellers D Yea
Pebblin W. Warren D Yea
Phillip Ensler D Yea
Prince Chestnut D Yea
Rolanda Hollis D Yea
Sam Jones D Yea
TaShina Morris D Yea
Thomas Jackson D Yea
Alan Baker R Yea
Allen Treadaway R Yea
Andy Whitt R Yea
Arnold Mooney R Yea
Ben Harrison R Yea
Ben Robbins R Yea
Bill Lamb R Yea
Bob Fincher R Yea
Brett Easterbrook R Not Voting
Chad Robertson R Yea
Chip Brown R Yea
Chris Blackshear R Yea
Chris Pringle R Yea
Chris Sells R Yea
Corley Ellis R Yea
Craig Lipscomb R Yea
Danny Crawford R Yea
Danny Garrett R Yea
David Faulkner R Yea
David Standridge R Not Voting
Donna Givens R Yea
Ed Oliver R Yea
Ernie Yarbrough R Yea
Frances Holk-Jones R Yea
Ginny Shaver R Yea
Ivan Smith R Yea
James Lomax R Yea
Jamie Kiel R Yea
Jeff Sorrells R Yea
Jennifer Fidler R Yea
Jerry Starnes R Yea
Jim Carns R Not Voting
Jim Hill R Yea
Joe Lovvorn R Yea
Kenneth Paschal R Yea
Kerry (Bubba) Underwood R Yea
Leigh Hulsey R Yea
Mack Butler R Yea
Marcus Paramore R Yea
Margie Wilcox R Yea
Mark Gidley R Yea
Mark Shirey R Yea
Matt Simpson R Yea
Matt Woods R Yea
Matthew Hammett R Yea
Mike Kirkland R Yea
Mike Shaw R Yea
Nathaniel Ledbetter R Yea
Parker Moore R Yea
Paul W. Lee R Yea
Phillip Pettus R Yea
Phillip Rigsby R Yea
Randy Wood R Yea
Reed Ingram R Yea
Rex Reynolds R Yea
Rhett Marques R Yea
Rick Rehm R Yea
Ritchie Whorton R Yea
Ron Bolton R Yea
Russell Bedsole R Yea
Scott Stadthagen R Yea
Shane Stringer R Yea
Steve Clouse R Yea
Steve Hurst R Yea
Susan DuBose R Yea
Terri Collins R Yea
Tim Wadsworth R Yea
Tracy Estes R Yea
Troy Stubbs R Yea
Wes Kitchens R Yea
William Brock Colvin R Yea

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Roll of the H for Vote 770 on HB285 (2023 Regular Session)

Passed 100 Yea · 0 Nay · 5 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 5000
R 67004
D 25001
Total 97005
% of votes cast 95%0%0%5%
How each member voted (102)
Member Party Vote
Wood (D) — Yea
Corey Harbison — Yea
Cynthia Almond — Yea
John W. Rogers — Yea
Randall Shedd — Yea
Adline Clarke D Yea
Anthony Daniels D Yea
Artis 'A.J.' McCampbell D Yea
Barbara Boyd D Yea
Barbara Drummond D Yea
Berry Forte D Yea
Chris England D Yea
Curtis Travis D Yea
Jeremy Gray D Yea
Juandalynn Givan D Yea
Kelvin Lawrence D Yea
Kenyatté Hassell D Yea
Laura Hall D Not Voting
M. Moore D Yea
Napoleon Bracy D Yea
Neil Rafferty D Yea
Ontario Tillman D Yea
Patrice McClammy D Yea
Patrick Sellers D Yea
Pebblin W. Warren D Yea
Phillip Ensler D Yea
Prince Chestnut D Yea
Rolanda Hollis D Yea
Sam Jones D Yea
TaShina Morris D Yea
Thomas Jackson D Yea
Alan Baker R Yea
Allen Treadaway R Yea
Andy Whitt R Yea
Arnold Mooney R Yea
Ben Harrison R Yea
Ben Robbins R Yea
Bill Lamb R Yea
Bob Fincher R Yea
Brett Easterbrook R Not Voting
Chad Robertson R Yea
Chip Brown R Yea
Chris Blackshear R Yea
Chris Pringle R Yea
Chris Sells R Not Voting
Corley Ellis R Yea
Craig Lipscomb R Yea
Danny Crawford R Yea
Danny Garrett R Yea
David Faulkner R Yea
David Standridge R Not Voting
Donna Givens R Yea
Ed Oliver R Yea
Ernie Yarbrough R Yea
Frances Holk-Jones R Yea
Ginny Shaver R Yea
Ivan Smith R Yea
James Lomax R Yea
Jamie Kiel R Yea
Jeff Sorrells R Yea
Jennifer Fidler R Yea
Jerry Starnes R Yea
Jim Carns R Not Voting
Jim Hill R Yea
Joe Lovvorn R Yea
Kenneth Paschal R Yea
Kerry (Bubba) Underwood R Yea
Leigh Hulsey R Yea
Mack Butler R Yea
Marcus Paramore R Yea
Margie Wilcox R Yea
Mark Gidley R Yea
Mark Shirey R Yea
Matt Simpson R Yea
Matt Woods R Yea
Matthew Hammett R Yea
Mike Kirkland R Yea
Mike Shaw R Yea
Nathaniel Ledbetter R Yea
Parker Moore R Yea
Paul W. Lee R Yea
Phillip Pettus R Yea
Phillip Rigsby R Yea
Randy Wood R Yea
Reed Ingram R Yea
Rex Reynolds R Yea
Rhett Marques R Yea
Rick Rehm R Yea
Ritchie Whorton R Yea
Ron Bolton R Yea
Russell Bedsole R Yea
Scott Stadthagen R Yea
Shane Stringer R Yea
Steve Clouse R Yea
Steve Hurst R Yea
Susan DuBose R Yea
Terri Collins R Yea
Tim Wadsworth R Yea
Tracy Estes R Yea
Troy Stubbs R Yea
Wes Kitchens R Yea
William Brock Colvin R Yea

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Roll of the H for Vote 772 on HB285 (2023 Regular Session)

Passed 100 Yea · 0 Nay · 5 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 5000
R 67004
D 25001
Total 97005
% of votes cast 95%0%0%5%
How each member voted (102)
Member Party Vote
Wood (D) — Yea
Corey Harbison — Yea
Cynthia Almond — Yea
John W. Rogers — Yea
Randall Shedd — Yea
Adline Clarke D Yea
Anthony Daniels D Yea
Artis 'A.J.' McCampbell D Yea
Barbara Boyd D Yea
Barbara Drummond D Yea
Berry Forte D Yea
Chris England D Yea
Curtis Travis D Yea
Jeremy Gray D Yea
Juandalynn Givan D Yea
Kelvin Lawrence D Yea
Kenyatté Hassell D Yea
Laura Hall D Yea
M. Moore D Not Voting
Napoleon Bracy D Yea
Neil Rafferty D Yea
Ontario Tillman D Yea
Patrice McClammy D Yea
Patrick Sellers D Yea
Pebblin W. Warren D Yea
Phillip Ensler D Yea
Prince Chestnut D Yea
Rolanda Hollis D Yea
Sam Jones D Yea
TaShina Morris D Yea
Thomas Jackson D Yea
Alan Baker R Yea
Allen Treadaway R Yea
Andy Whitt R Yea
Arnold Mooney R Yea
Ben Harrison R Yea
Ben Robbins R Yea
Bill Lamb R Yea
Bob Fincher R Yea
Brett Easterbrook R Not Voting
Chad Robertson R Yea
Chip Brown R Yea
Chris Blackshear R Yea
Chris Pringle R Yea
Chris Sells R Yea
Corley Ellis R Yea
Craig Lipscomb R Yea
Danny Crawford R Yea
Danny Garrett R Yea
David Faulkner R Yea
David Standridge R Not Voting
Donna Givens R Yea
Ed Oliver R Yea
Ernie Yarbrough R Yea
Frances Holk-Jones R Yea
Ginny Shaver R Yea
Ivan Smith R Yea
James Lomax R Yea
Jamie Kiel R Yea
Jeff Sorrells R Yea
Jennifer Fidler R Yea
Jerry Starnes R Yea
Jim Carns R Not Voting
Jim Hill R Yea
Joe Lovvorn R Yea
Kenneth Paschal R Yea
Kerry (Bubba) Underwood R Yea
Leigh Hulsey R Yea
Mack Butler R Yea
Marcus Paramore R Yea
Margie Wilcox R Yea
Mark Gidley R Yea
Mark Shirey R Yea
Matt Simpson R Yea
Matt Woods R Yea
Matthew Hammett R Yea
Mike Kirkland R Yea
Mike Shaw R Yea
Nathaniel Ledbetter R Yea
Parker Moore R Yea
Paul W. Lee R Yea
Phillip Pettus R Yea
Phillip Rigsby R Yea
Randy Wood R Yea
Reed Ingram R Yea
Rex Reynolds R Yea
Rhett Marques R Yea
Rick Rehm R Yea
Ritchie Whorton R Not Voting
Ron Bolton R Yea
Russell Bedsole R Yea
Scott Stadthagen R Yea
Shane Stringer R Yea
Steve Clouse R Yea
Steve Hurst R Yea
Susan DuBose R Yea
Terri Collins R Yea
Tim Wadsworth R Yea
Tracy Estes R Yea
Troy Stubbs R Yea
Wes Kitchens R Yea
William Brock Colvin R Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 285 do?
Board of dental examiners, dentists and dental hygienists, revises licensure and fee requirements , qualifications for administering controlled substances to patients,
Who sponsors HB 285?
HB 285 is sponsored by Craig Lipscomb (R).
What is the current status of HB 285?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 11, 2023. Enacted.
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