New York S 5857: Relates to the practice of dentistry

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S05857 Summary:

BILL NOS05857 

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SAME ASSAME AS A03796

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SPONSORGOUNARDES

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COSPNSR

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MLTSPNSR

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Amd §6601, Ed L

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Removes references of law related to restoring and maintaining dental health.

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BILL NOS05857 

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03/03/2025REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION

01/07/2026REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION

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 STATE OF NEW YORK
 ________________________________________________________________________

 5857

 2025-2026 Regular Sessions

 IN SENATE

 March 3, 2025
 ___________

 Introduced by Sen. GOUNARDES -- read twice and ordered printed, and when
 printed to be committed to the Committee on Higher Education

 AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to the practice of
 dentistry

 The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assem-
 bly, do enact as follows:

 1 Section 1. Section 6601 of the education law, as amended by chapter
 2 576 of the laws of 2001, is amended to read as follows:
 3 § 6601. Definition of practice of dentistry. The practice of the
 4 profession of dentistry is defined as diagnosing, treating, operating,
 5 or prescribing for any disease, pain, injury, deformity, or physical
 6 condition of the oral and maxillofacial area [related to restoring and
 7 maintaining dental health]. The practice of dentistry includes the
 8 prescribing and fabrication of dental prostheses and appliances. The
 9 practice of dentistry may include performing physical evaluations in
 10 conjunction with the provision of dental treatment.
 11 § 2. This act shall take effect immediately.

 EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
 [ ] is old law to be omitted.
 LBD07816-01-5

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