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PC 803

Para enmendar las Secciones 1, 9, 9A, y 11, de la Ley Núm. 75 de 8 de agosto de 1925, a los fines de actualizar los requisitos de admisión a la práctica de la cirugía dental en Puerto Rico; y atemperar las disposiciones de dicha ley al establecimiento de nuevas escuelas dentales en la Isla con programas conducentes al grado de Doctor en Medicina Dental; y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

Puerto Rico updates 1925 dental licensing law to modernize admission requirements and accommodate new Doctor of Dental Medicine programs at island dental schools.

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Bill Summary · PC 803

Legislative bill overview

Bill PC 803 proposes amendments to Puerto Rico's 1925 dental surgery licensing law (Law No. 75) to modernize admission requirements for dental surgery practice and accommodate new dental schools offering Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) programs on the island. The bill was introduced in the Puerto Rico House of Representatives in August 2025 but was withdrawn by its author in January 2026.

Why is this important

Dental licensing requirements directly affect professional credentials, patient safety standards, and the supply of dental professionals in Puerto Rico. Updating 100-year-old legislation to recognize contemporary dental education programs is necessary to ensure that new graduates meet current standards and that the island can address potential dental healthcare workforce gaps. The establishment of new dental schools requires corresponding regulatory updates to maintain consistent quality standards across different educational institutions.

Potential points of contention

  • Educational standards alignment: Determining whether new DMD programs meet equivalent standards to existing dental education pathways and how to verify compliance
  • Grandfather clause implications: Whether dentists trained under previous requirements should face re-examination or credential updates
  • Access vs. quality trade-offs: Balancing expansion of dental education opportunities with maintaining rigorous professional standards to protect public health

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

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