Committee Advances Bill to Remove 20% In‑Office Presence Requirement for Dentists
An unnamed state Senate committee voted to advance Senate Bill 432, which would remove a requirement that licensed dentists be personally present at their offices at least 20% of the time. Supporters said the change frees small dentists from burdensome rules; opponents warned it could favor dental service organizations and leave rural communities behind.
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A state Senate committee voted to advance Senate Bill 432 after a short debate over whether eliminating a statutory "20% rule" would help small, local dentists or primarily benefit larger dental service organizations.
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