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One of the 6 licensed dentists on the state board of dental examiners must now be an oral and maxillofacial surgeon who is in active practice when appointed.
Official title: dental board; membership
- September 12, 2026
What changes
BeforeThe board's 6 dentist seats had no requirement for any particular dental specialty.
NowOne of the 6 licensed dentists on the board must be an oral and maxillofacial surgeon who is in active practice at the time of appointment.
Who it affects
- Oral and maxillofacial surgeons who may seek appointment to the board
- Licensed dentists who may seek appointment to the board
- The governor, who appoints board members
- State board of dental examiners
What you need to do
Nothing.
What the law doesn't answer
- Whether current board members are affected or must be replaced
- When the first oral and maxillofacial surgeon must be appointed
- Whether the surgeon must stay in active practice after being appointed
- What counts as active practice
This summary describes the law as enacted. Later laws, court rulings or referendum petitions can change the picture. Check the official text for the current wording.