****Note: This is reconciled s. 447.057 (1) (a) and (b) 1. and 2. This Section has been affected by drafts with the following LRB numbers: -1294/P3 and -1105/P3.

SB70,2928 Section 2928. 447.057 (3) of the statutes, as created by 2023 Wisconsin Act .... (this act), is repealed and recreated to read:

SB70,,8065 447.057 (3) The examining board shall, for up to a 2-year period, exempt new licensees from the requirements under this section.

****Note: This is reconciled s. 447.057 (1) (a) and (b) 3. This Section has been affected by drafts with the following LRB numbers: -1294/P3 and -1105/P3.

SB70,2929 Section 2929. 447.058 (2) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB70,,8067 447.058 (2) (b) A mobile dentistry program registrant shall submit an application for renewal, and the applicable renewal fee determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a), to the department on a form provided by the department on or before the applicable renewal date specified determined by the department under s. 440.08 (2) (a).

SB70,2930 Section 2930. 447.06 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB70,,8069 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.

SB70,2931 Section 2931. 447.06 (1m) of the statutes is created to read:

SB70,,8071 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.

SB70,2932 Section 2932. 447.06 (2) (a) 3. of the statutes is amended to read:

SB70,,8073 447.06 (2) (a) 3. For a school for the education of dentists, dental therapists, or dental hygienists.

SB70,2933 Section 2933. 447.06 (2) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB70,,8075 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).

SB70,2934 Section 2934. 447.06 (2) (c) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB70,,8077 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:

SB70,2935 Section 2935. 447.06 (2) (c) 2. (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB70,,8079 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:

SB70,2936 Section 2936. 447.06 (3) of the statutes is created to read:

SB70,,8081 447.06 (3) (a) In this subsection:

SB70,,8082 1. “Collaborative management agreement” means an agreement under par. (d).

SB70,,8083 2. “Dental health shortage area” has the meaning given in s. 36.60 (1) (ad).

SB70,,8084 3. “Direct supervision” means that the dentist is present in the dental office or other practice setting, personally diagnoses the condition to be treated, personally authorizes each procedure, and before dismissal of the patient, evaluates the performance of the allied dental personnel.

SB70,,8085 4. “General supervision” means that the dentist is not present in the dental office or other practice setting or on the premises at the time tasks or procedures are being performed by the dental therapist, but that the tasks or procedures performed by the dental therapist are being performed with the prior knowledge and consent of the dentist.

SB70,,8086 5. “Indirect supervision” means that the dentist is present in the dental office or other practice setting, authorizes each procedure, and remains in the office while the procedures are being performed by the allied dental personnel.

SB70,,8087 6. “Medical Assistance patient” means a patient who is a recipient of services under the Medical Assistance program under subch. IV of ch. 49.

SB70,,8088 7. “Qualifying dentist” means a dentist who is licensed in this state and who is actively practicing in this state.

SB70,,8089 8. “Uninsured patient” means a patient who lacks dental health coverage, either through a public health care program or private insurance, and has an annual gross family income equal to or less than 200 percent of the federal poverty guidelines.

SB70,,8090 (b) 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: