AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- DENTISTS AND DENTAL HYGIENISTS
04/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Summary
The bill amends Rhode Island’s dental licensing law to create a limited registration category for dentists and dental hygienists, including those trained abroad. Applicants must meet education, age, moral character and supervision requirements, and the board can set rules and revoke the license. It expands the pool of clinicians who can work in hospitals and training programs.
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