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History
- Substituted by A10638
- Ordered to third reading cal.1241
- Committee discharged and committed to rules
- Referred to higher education
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Authorizes a limited permit to practice dental hygiene
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Amy Paulin
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Title of bill
An act to amend the education law, in relation to authorizing a limited permit to practice dental hygiene
Purpose
To authorize graduates of dental hygiene programs who have met all the requirements for licensure but not yet passed the New York licensing examination to obtain limited permits to practice for a period of one year.
Summary of provisions
Section one amends the education law by adding a new section 6609-b which allows a limited permit to practice dental hygiene to be granted to an individual who has met all the requirements for license as a dental hygienist but has not yet passed the required examination. The limited permit entitles the holder to practice only under the personal supervision of a licensed dentist. The limited permit shall be issued for a period of one year, and may be renewed at the discretion of the department for one additional year. The fee for such permit and for each renewal shall be fifty dollars. Section two provides the effective date.
Justification
Under the current law, a person who has completed all the requirements for licensure as a dental hygienist, but not yet passed the required examination is not permitted to practice. However, many of the other medical professions, including physician's assistants, physical therapists, and dentists may obtain a limited permit authorizing them to practice under supervision for a set period of time prior to passing the required examination. Increasing access to oral healthcare and oral disease prevention for all New Yorkers continues to be a challenge. The creation of limited permits for dental hygienists would increase the number of practitioners available to provide dental hygiene services throughout the state, while bringing the dental hygiene profession in line with most other medical professions.
Legislative history
New Bill.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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