S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K
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8098
I N S E N A T E
January 8, 2024
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Introduced by Sen. GOUNARDES -- read twice and ordered printed, and when
printed to be committed to the Committee on Higher Education
AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to the practice of
dentistry
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM-
BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Section 6601 of the education law, as amended by chapter
576 of the laws of 2001, is amended to read as follows:
§ 6601. Definition of practice of dentistry. The practice of the
profession of dentistry is defined as diagnosing, treating, operating,
or prescribing for any disease, pain, injury, deformity, or physical
condition of the oral and maxillofacial area [related to restoring and
maintaining dental health]. The practice of dentistry includes the
prescribing and fabrication of dental prostheses and appliances. The
practice of dentistry may include performing physical evaluations in
conjunction with the provision of dental treatment.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD11290-01-3