Various dental matters; respiratory care.

Summary

The bill changes how Indiana licenses dental hygienists, adds new training and competency steps for them to administer nitrous oxide, and gives the dental board more authority to require extra steps after multiple exam failures. It also tightens the licensing process for dentists and respiratory care practitioners, adding background‑check and education verification requirements and new temporary and student permits. These updates aim to improve public safety and ensure consistent professional standards.

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