HB 4921 Michigan House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Health occupations: dentists; licensure of graduates from a dental education program located outside the United States; provide for. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 16613.

HB 4921 allows Michigan's dental board to license dentists trained at foreign dental programs if they meet specific requirements. It requires applicants to verify their program's equivalence to Michigan-approved schools (using NACES organizations), pass the state licensure exam, and satisfy other department rules. Dentists already licensed in another state for at least five years without disciplinary issues can skip the program verification step. The bill directly affects foreign-trained dentists seeking initial licensure in Michigan and those transferring existing licenses from other states. It streamlines the process while maintaining standards through verification and examination requirements.
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Sep 2025
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Introduced Sep 11, 2025 Last action Sep 16, 2025
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Sep 11, 2025
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referred to Committee on Health Policy
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Sep 11, 2025
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introduced by Representative Rep. Nancy Jenkins-Arno
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