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New Legislation, A Game-changer for Texas Dentists and Patients

Author
Melissa Bill
Published
Thu 08 May 2025
Episode Link
https://mbmedia247.podbean.com/e/new-legislation-a-game-changer-for-texas-dentists-and-patients/

Join us for this episode of The Business RoundUp where we speak with Dr Rudy Ramos, a D.D.S., owner at Rudy Ramos D.D.S. & Associates in Houston. Dr. Ramos, a former Texas State Board of Dental Examiners official, discusses how a new piece of legislation could impact public dental health including:


 
How dental licensing works:

  • How the proposed HB1803 will impact dental care for Texans.

  • The current requirement for all dentists and dental hygienists to pass a written exam to receive a license.


Why it matters:

  • Licensing is an important check and balance to ensure all dental pros are qualified and competent.

  • Texas law has required dentists and dental hygienists to pass a clinical hand skills exam to demonstrate their ability to perform basic dental procedures competently

  • The Governor appoints the State Board members to make important decisions about public dental health and safety.


Tune in for in-depth information about legislation that may impact the dental practices nationwide! Be sure to follow us and comment on topics you want us to cover.


 

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