Amends TCA Title 4; Title 56; Title 63, Chapter 5; Title 68 and Title 71.
Tennessee SB2244 amends the residency and practice requirements for dental hygienist members appointed to the Board of Dentistry, increasing the required period from at least five years to at least six years prior to appointment for those appointed on or after July 1, 2026. This change specifically affects the qualifications for dental hygienist representatives on the board. The key provision is the extension of the residency and practice duration necessary for eligibility for appointment.
Tennessee SB2244 amends the residency and practice requirements for dental hygienist members appointed to the Board of Dentistry, increasing the required period from at least five years to at least six years prior to appointment for those appointed on or after July 1, 2026. This change specifically affects the qualifications for dental hygienist representatives on the board. The key provision is the extension of the residency and practice duration necessary for eligibility for appointment.
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Johnson, Jack
114th General Assembly
February 2, 2026
March 17, 2026
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Health and Welfare Committee