Relating to the placement of dental sealants on teeth by a dental assistant

Where it is now

1. ✓
   Done: IntroducedFebruary 15, 2021
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   Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 15, 2021
3. ✓
   Done: House committeeMarch 2, 2021
4. ✓
   Done: Passes the HouseMarch 9, 202191–2
5. ✕
   Stopped: Senate committeeDied when the General Assembly ended
6. Next: Passes the Senate
7. Next: To the Governor
8. Next: Signed into law

Died when the session ended The 2022 session adjourned on May 24, 2022, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

This bill relates to the scope of practice of dental assistants. Under current law, a registered dental assistant may perform those services of assistance to a licensed dentist as determined by the dental board by rule. A registered dental assistant with additional education and training, as provided by the board by rule, may become certified to perform expanded functions or become qualified to participate in dental radiography. Current law also provides that a registered dental assistant who has successfully completed expanded function training through the university of Iowa college of dentistry or a program certified by the commission on dental accreditation may place sealants on teeth.

Full bill text¹

Senate subcommittee

Named March 18, 2021. It hasn’t reported yet.

• Sen. R. Smith
• Sen. Tony Bisignano DEmail
• Sen. Chris Cournoyer R

Three legislators hear a bill first and recommend what the committee should do; it’s the best time to weigh in. How to take part

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