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State LegislationAGD continuously monitors local legislation so that the organization can communicate the interest of the general dentist to interested parties. In addition, the organization maintains reports and statistics to use as resources when speaking to local legislators on the general dentists’ behalf. AGD encourages its members to advocate on behalf of the profession as well. View statistics about the economic contribution of the dental profession throughout the country to use in your communications with local lawmakers. Each week the AGD publishes a series of state legislative updates called, General Dentists’ Eyes, Ears and Voices. Click on the links below to learn more about local legislation that the AGD is monitoring or view earlier legislative updates from the AGD by click on the archive link on the right.
In Illinois it looks like a health care provider who participates in the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and the Covering ALL KIDS Health Insurance Program will still be able to participate in the State Employees Deferred Compensation Plan, despite a veto of the bill by the governor. On Oct. 30, the House and Senate overrode the governor’s veto on H. B. 489.
After months of negotiation, the Georgia Board of Dentistry held a public hearing on Friday, Oct. 30 to discuss new sedation guidelines for dentists and dental team members. Although several accommodations have been made to meet the needs of most dentists Dr. Carol A. Wooden, Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) Regional 19 Director, did submit comments about some areas of concern. According to the proposed regulations, moderate parenteral conscious sedation for anyone 12 years old and younger would require an additional 60 hours of training, which would eliminate most general dentists and pediatric dentists from practicing on children.
Board of Dental Examiners members in Alabama will soon receive additional compensation for their services. A rule change proposal would have board members receive up to $300 per day for each day they are actively engaged in the duties of their office. The new rules, effective on Nov. 11, 2009, sets out what activities constitute payment of compensation.
A new bill signed by the California governor will help that state gain new dentists in the coming years. Senate Bill 599, which became law on Nov. 2, 2009, extends that states Dental Corps Loan Repayment Program.
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