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PS 1047

Para enmendar la Sección 14L de la Ley Núm. 75 de 8 de agosto de 1925, según enmendada, conocida como “Ley de la Junta Dental Examinadora” a los fines de facultar a la Junta Dental Examinadora de Puerto Rico a emitir licencias provisionales a asistentes dentales; y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

Puerto Rico bill authorizes dental board to issue provisional licenses to dental assistants to expand dental workforce capacity and healthcare access.

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Bill Summary · PS 1047

Legislative bill overview

Bill PS 1047 proposes to amend Puerto Rico's Dental Examiner Board Law to authorize the issuance of provisional licenses to dental assistants. This modification would expand the regulatory authority of the Puerto Rico Dental Examiner Board (Junta Dental Examinadora) to create a new licensing category for dental support personnel.

Why is this important

Provisional licensing for dental assistants could address workforce shortages in dental healthcare by allowing qualified individuals to work while completing full certification requirements. This may improve access to dental services across Puerto Rico, particularly in underserved areas, while maintaining some level of professional oversight through provisional status.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of authority: Whether provisional licenses should have limitations on the types of procedures dental assistants can perform and under what level of dentist supervision
  • Training standards: Unclear what qualifications, education, or examination requirements would be necessary to obtain a provisional license versus a full license
  • Consumer protection: Concerns about whether provisional licensing adequately protects patients or creates a two-tiered system that could compromise care quality

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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