An Act To Expand Access To Oral Health Care By Creating A New Path For Obtaining A License To Practice Dentistry

LD 1615 creates a new "adjunct dentist license" in Maine to expand access to oral health care. This license allows dental school graduates who are not fully licensed in Maine to practice under the general supervision of a licensed dentist in board-approved settings. Key provisions require applicants to hold a dental degree, pass board exams, have a written practice agreement with a supervising dentist, and work within defined protocols and limitations. The bill directly affects dental school graduates seeking to provide care in underserved areas while ensuring oversight through supervising dentists and detailed practice agreements.