An Act relating to the practice of dental hygiene; establishing an executive administrator position for the Board of Dental Examiners; and relating to the ownership of dental offices and clinics.
(H) Heard & Held -- Please Note Location Change --
Summary
The legislation revises the qualifications needed to become a licensed dental hygienist, adds new responsibilities for the Alaska Board of Dental Examiners, and includes provisions concerning who may own dental offices and clinics. It aims to ensure higher professional standards, improve patient safety, and clarify ownership rules. The changes affect dental‑hygiene applicants, current licensees, the board, and dental practice owners.
AI-generated summary — may be incomplete or inaccurate. Verify against the official bill text.
Topics
Track this bill
Get real-time alerts when HB 197 changes status, plus AI-powered summaries and stage predictions.
Sign up free