Texas State Board of Dental Examiners- Changes Effective September 1, 2017

In accordance with SB 313, passed by the Texas Legislature during the 85th Legislative Session, several changes will take effect on September 1, 2017: 

• The TSBDE will no longer accept anonymous complaints.
• There will no longer be a separate anesthesia portability application.  The applicant will be required to indicate on the anesthesia application if they are providing anesthesia services in more than one location and they may be required to list those locations.  (see Texas Occupations Code 268.1553)
• The Dental Lab Certification Council (DLCC) and Dental Hygiene Advisory Committee (DHAC) will be abolished.  
• The Coronal Polishing and Pit & Fissure certificates for dental assistants will be abolished.

Click on this link to review the text of SB 313.