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1 Dentists and Dentistry; Examining Board; Membership. Amend RSA 317-A:2, I to read as follows:
I. There shall be a board of dental examiners consisting of 9 members ; including 6 dentists, 2 dental hygienists, and one public member, each to be appointed by the governor, with the approval of the council, to a term of 5 years. One dentist member shall have a current permit to administer general anesthesia and deep sedation . No member of the board shall be appointed to more than 2 consecutive terms. Only board members provided for in this paragraph shall have the authority to vote in board determinations.
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect September 1, 2026.
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1 Dentists and Dentistry; Examining Board; Membership. Amend RSA 317-A:2, I to read as follows:
I. There shall be a board of dental examiners consisting of 9 members , ; including 6 dentists, 2 dental hygienists, and one public member, each to be appointed by the governor, with the approval of the council, to a term of 5 years. One dentist member shall have a current permit to administer general anesthesia and deep sedation , and one dentist member shall be a general dentist . No member of the board shall be appointed to more than 2 consecutive terms. Only board members provided for in this paragraph shall have the authority to vote in board determinations.
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect September 1, 2026.