AB68,1475,12 (c) After consultation with the department of health services, the examining board may promulgate rules requiring that continuing education credit hours under par. (a) include courses in specific clinical subjects.

AB68,1475,14 (2) The credit hours required under sub. (1) (a) may be satisfied by independent study, correspondence, or Internet programs or courses.

AB68,1475,17 (3) Subsection (1) (a) does not apply to an applicant for renewal of a license that expires on the first renewal date after the date on which the examining board initially granted the license.

AB68,1475,21 (4) A person may substitute credit hours of college level courses related to the practice of dental therapy for the credit hours required under sub. (1) (a). For purposes of this subsection, one credit hour of a college level course is equivalent to 6 credit hours of continuing education.

AB68,1476,2 (5) For purposes of sub. (1) (a), one hour of teaching or preparing a continuing education program is equivalent to one credit hour of continuing education, but a person who teaches or prepares a continuing education program may obtain credit for the program only once during the 2-year period immediately preceding the renewal date.

AB68,1476,5 (6) The examining board may require applicants for renewal of a license to practice dental therapy to submit proof of compliance with the requirements of this section.

AB68,2864 Section 2864 . 447.06 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB68,1476,13 447.06 (1) No contract of employment entered into between a dentist or dental therapist and any other party under which the dentist or dental therapist renders dental services may require the dentist or dental therapist to act in a manner which that violates the professional standards for dentistry or dental therapy set forth in this chapter. Nothing in this subsection limits the ability of the other party to control the operation of the dental practice in a manner in accordance with the professional standards for dentistry or dental therapy set forth in this chapter.

AB68,2865 Section 2865 . 447.06 (1m) of the statutes is created to read:

AB68,1476,18 447.06 (1m) No contract of employment entered into between a dental therapist and any other party under which the dental therapist is employed to practice dental therapy may require a dental therapist to meet a minimum quota for the number of patients seen or the number of procedures performed.

AB68,2866 Section 2866 . 447.06 (2) (a) 3. of the statutes is amended to read:

AB68,1476,21 447.06 (2) (a) 3. For a school for the education of dentists, dental therapists, or dental hygienists.

AB68,2867 Section 2867 . 447.06 (2) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB68,1477,2 447.06 (2) (b) A dental hygienist may practice dental hygiene or perform remediable procedures under par. (a) 1. only as authorized by a dentist or dental therapist who is licensed to practice dentistry or dental therapy under this chapter and who is present in the facility in which those practices or procedures are performed, except as provided in par. (c).

AB68,2868 Section 2868 . 447.06 (2) (c) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB68,1477,8 447.06 (2) (c) (intro.) A dental hygienist may practice dental hygiene or perform remediable procedures under par. (a) 1. if a dentist or dental therapist who is licensed to practice dentistry or dental therapy under this chapter is not present in the facility in which those practices or procedures are performed only if all of the following conditions are met:

AB68,2869 Section 2869 . 447.06 (2) (c) 2. (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB68,1477,12 447.06 (2) (c) 2. (intro.) The dentist or dental therapist who made the written or oral prescription has examined the patient at least once during the 12-month period immediately preceding:

AB68,2870 Section 2870 . 447.06 (3) of the statutes is created to read:

AB68,1477,14 447.06 (3) (a) In this subsection:

AB68,1477,15 1. “Collaborative management agreement” means an agreement under par. (d).

AB68,1477,17 2. “Permitted practice settings” means the settings that a dental therapist is allowed to practice dental therapy, as established by the board under s. 447.02 (2) (k).

AB68,1477,19 3. “Qualifying dentist” means a dentist who is licensed in this state and who is actively practicing in this state.

AB68,1477,21 (b) A dental therapist licensed under this chapter may practice only in permitted practice settings.

AB68,1477,24 (c) The scope of practice of a dental therapist shall, subject to the terms of a collaborative management agreement, be limited to providing the following services, treatments, and procedures:

AB68,1478,2 1. Oral evaluation and assessment of dental disease and formulation of an individualized treatment plan.

AB68,1478,5 2. Identification of oral and systemic conditions requiring evaluation or treatment by dentists, physicians, or other health care providers and the management of referrals.

AB68,1478,6 3. Comprehensive charting of the oral cavity.

AB68,1478,8 4. Oral health instruction and disease prevention education, including nutritional counseling and dietary analysis.