HB2182 - Tennessee - Dentists, Health, Dept. Of, Professions And Occupations

Companion Bill SB2312. Dentists - Allows certain dental assistant and dental hygienist examinations to be taken on the Internet; increases from three to four the number of dental hygienists who can work under the general supervision of a dentist. - Amends TCA Title 63, Chapter 5. Fiscal Summary for *HB2182 / SB2312 Increase State Revenues - Not Significant Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant Bill Summary for *HB2182 / SB2312 This bill requires passage of course instruction and an examination in order for a person to be eligible to perform the duties of a registered dental assistant. This bill authorizes the board of dentistry to authorize portions of the examination to be administered on the Internet. This bill increases the maximum number of dental hygienists that a licensed dentist may allow to work under the dentist's [...]

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