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HB0243
Act to Include Denturists in Dental Licensing
Last scannedOct 24, 2026, 2:19 AM
In one sentence
This act amends licensing laws for dentists and dental hygienists to include denturists, specifying their roles and requirements.
What it does
- Adds denturists to the list of licensed professionals who can practice under Wyoming's dental regulations.
- Allows one member of the board of dental examiners to be a denturist if they meet certain qualifications.
- Requires denturists to perform work only at the direction of a dentist and according to written prescriptions.
- Specifies that denturists must complete their training in an accredited school and under supervision by a licensed dentist.
Who it affects
- Dentists
- Dental hygienists
- Denturists
Limits and unknowns
- This act does not apply to students performing denturistry as part of their curriculum.
- It is unclear how many denturists will be affected by this change since the bill did not pass.
- The bill was marked inactive and died in committee, so it has no effective date.
Plain language
Terms to know
- denturist
- A dental professional who specializes in making and fitting dentures.
- board of dental examiners
- The regulatory body that oversees the licensing and practice of dentists, dental hygienists, and now denturists in Wyoming.
Official record
Sources
Official activity
Bill history
- H:Died in Committee Returned Bill Pursuant to HR 5-4House
- H No report prior to CoW CutoffHouse
- H Introduced and Referred to H05 - AgricultureHouse
- H Received for IntroductionHouse
- Bill Number AssignedLSO