Sec. 18. Existing members. The dentist members of the Board of Dental Examiners holding office on the effective date of this Act hold office as members of the board for the terms for which they were appointed. The first dentist board member position that expires after the effective date of this Act is terminated upon expiration. Upon termination of the dentist board member position, the dental hygienist board member position created pursuant to this Act is established.

Sec. 19. Denturist scope of practice and sunrise review. The Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation shall, pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 32, chapter 1-A, subchapter 2, conduct an independent assessment concerning expansion of the scope of practice of denturists under Title 32, section 1100-B to include fabrication and insertion of partial dentures and dentures over implants. The commissioner shall submit a report to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over business, research and economic development issues no later than January 15, 2005. That joint standing committee is authorized to introduce a bill to the First Regular Session of the 122nd Legislature expanding the scope of practice of denturists to include partial dentures and dentures over implants.

Sec. 20. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made.

PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION, DEPARTMENT OF

Board of Dental Examiners

Initiative: Provides funds for one Clerk Typist III position, per diem and all other costs associated with the operation of the newly formed Subcommittee on Denturist Discipline and the Subcommittee on Dental Hygienist Submissions.

Other Special Revenue Funds 2003-04 2004-05

Positions - Legislative Count (0.000) (1.000)

Personal Services $0 $51,250

All Other 0 41,835

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