AN ACT EXPANDING THE SCOPE OF PRACTICE OF DENTISTS.

HB 5627 expands dentists' legal authority to administer injections for purposes beyond pain management, such as for procedures like anesthesia during dental work. This change directly affects licensed dentists in the state by broadening their scope of practice. The bill amends existing law to explicitly permit dentists to use injections for non-pain-related medical reasons, such as delivering medication during treatments. It does not alter patient eligibility or insurance coverage but changes the legal boundaries of dental practice. The bill is currently under review by the Public Health Committee.