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Idaho House Bill 495: Denturist Licensing Rules
Last scannedAug 24, 2026, 7:59 AM
In one sentence
This bill updates Idaho law to create a new license for denturists and gives the State Board of Dentistry clear rules for managing these licenses.
What it does
- Adds one member with experience in making or fixing prosthetics to the nine-member State Board of Dentistry.
- Creates a new chapter in state law that defines what 'denturitry' and 'denturist' mean.
- Sets rules for denturists, including how they apply for licenses, pay fees, renew their status, and face suspension or revocation if needed.
- Requires dental insurance policies to include coverage for services provided by licensed denturists.
- Gives the Board of Dentistry power to inspect offices and investigate complaints about denturist practices.
Who it affects
- People who want to become licensed denturists in Idaho
- The State Board of Dentistry members and staff
- Dental health insurance companies operating in the state
Limits and unknowns
- The bill text provided ends before listing all specific details about prohibited activities or service guarantees.
- Specific fee amounts for licenses are not included in this excerpt, though the board is given power to set them by rule.
- While an emergency clause and effective date provision are mentioned, the exact dates are not listed in the source material.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Denturitry
- The practice of making, fitting, constructing, altering, reproducing, or repairing removable full upper or lower prosthetic dental appliances.
- Denturist
- A person who holds a license to perform denturitry services in Idaho.
Official record
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Official summary
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Official activity
Bill history
- H Health/Wel