AB273, s. 17 8Section 17. 447.03 (1) (title) of the statutes is repealed.
AB273, s. 18 9Section 18. 447.03 (1) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB273,6,1210 447.03 (1) (intro.) Except as provided under sub. (3), no person may do any of
11the following unless he or she is licensed to practice dentistry under this chapter
12subchapter:
AB273, s. 19 13Section 19. 447.03 (2) (title) of the statutes is repealed.
AB273, s. 20 14Section 20. 447.03 (2) of the statutes is renumbered 447.52 (1), and 447.52 (1)
15(intro.), as renumbered, is amended to read:
AB273,6,1816 447.52 (1) (intro.) Except as provided under sub. (3) (2), no person may do any
17of the following unless he or she is licensed to practice dental hygiene under this
18chapter subchapter:
AB273, s. 21 19Section 21. 447.03 (3) (title) of the statutes is repealed.
AB273, s. 22 20Section 22. 447.03 (3) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB273,6,2221 447.03 (3) (intro.) No license under this chapter subchapter is required for any
22of the following:
AB273, s. 23 23Section 23. 447.03 (3) (b) of the statutes is renumbered 447.52 (2) (a).
AB273, s. 24 24Section 24. 447.03 (3) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB273,7,5
1447.03 (3) (c) An individual licensed to practice dentistry or dental hygiene in
2another state or country who practices dentistry or dental hygiene in a program of
3dental education or research at the invitation of a group of dentists or practices
4dentistry or dental hygiene under the jurisdiction of the army, navy, air force, U.S.
5public health service or veterans bureau U.S. department of veterans affairs.
AB273, s. 25 6Section 25. 447.04 (1) (title) of the statutes is repealed.
AB273, s. 26 7Section 26. 447.04 (1) of the statutes is renumbered 447.04.
AB273, s. 27 8Section 27. 447.04 (2) (title) of the statutes is repealed.
AB273, s. 28 9Section 28. 447.04 (2) of the statutes is renumbered 447.53, and 447.53 (1)
10(intro.) and (c) to (f) and (2), as renumbered, are amended to read:
AB273,7,1211 447.53 (1) (intro.) The examining affiliated credentialing board shall grant a
12license to practice dental hygiene to an individual who does all of the following:
AB273,7,1413 (c) Submits evidence satisfactory to the examining affiliated credentialing
14board that he or she has graduated from an accredited dental hygiene school.
AB273,7,1815 (d) Submits evidence satisfactory to the examining affiliated credentialing
16board that he or she has passed the national dental hygiene examination and the
17examination of a dental hygiene testing service approved by the examining affiliated
18credentialing
board.
AB273,7,2019 (e) Passes an examination administered by the examining affiliated
20credentialing
board on the statutes and rules relating to dental hygiene.
AB273,7,2221 (f) Completes any other requirements established by the examining affiliated
22credentialing
board by rule.
AB273,8,3 23(2) The examining affiliated credentialing board may grant a license to practice
24dental hygiene to an individual who is licensed in good standing to practice dental
25hygiene in another state or territory of the United States or in another country if the

1applicant meets the requirements for licensure established by the examining
2affiliated credentialing board by rule and upon presentation of the license and
3payment of the fee specified under s. 440.05 (2).
AB273, s. 29 4Section 29. 447.06 (1) of the statutes is renumbered 447.06 and amended to
5read:
AB273,8,12 6447.06 Practice limitations. No contract of employment entered into
7between a dentist and any other party under which the dentist renders dental
8services may require the dentist to act in a manner which violates the professional
9standards for dentistry set forth in this chapter subchapter. Nothing in this
10subsection section limits the ability of the other party to control the operation of the
11dental practice in a manner in accordance with the professional standards for
12dentistry set forth in this chapter subchapter.
AB273, s. 30 13Section 30. 447.06 (2) of the statutes is renumbered 447.55, and 447.55 (2) and
14(3) (intro.), as renumbered, are amended to read:
AB273,8,1915 447.55 (2) A dental hygienist may practice dental hygiene or perform
16remediable procedures under par. (a) 1., 4., 6., 7. or 8. sub. (1) (a), (d), (f), (g) or (h)
17only as authorized by a dentist who is licensed to practice dentistry under this
18chapter
subch. II and who is present in the facility in which those practices or
19procedures are performed, except as provided in par. (c) sub. (3).
AB273,8,24 20(3) (intro.) A dental hygienist may practice dental hygiene or perform
21remediable procedures under par. (a) 1., 4., 6., 7. or 8. sub. (1) (a), (d), (f), (g) or (h)
22if a dentist who is licensed to practice dentistry under this chapter subch. II is not
23present in the facility in which those practices or procedures are performed only if
24all of the following conditions are met:
AB273, s. 31 25Section 31. 447.065 (1) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB273,9,4
1447.065 (1) (intro.)  A dentist who is licensed to practice dentistry under this
2chapter subchapter may delegate to an individual who is not licensed under this
3chapter only the performance of remediable procedures, and only if all of the
4following conditions are met:
AB273, s. 32 5Section 32. 447.065 (2) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB273,9,96 447.065 (2) Subject to the requirements under s. 447.06 (2) 447.55, a dentist
7who is licensed to practice dentistry under this chapter subchapter may delegate to
8a dental hygienist who is licensed to practice dental hygiene under this chapter
9subch. IV the performance of remediable procedures.
AB273, s. 33 10Section 33. 447.07 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB273,9,1411 447.07 (1) The examining board may, without further notice or process, limit,
12suspend or revoke the license of any dentist or dental hygienist who fails, within 60
13days after the mailing of written notice to the licensee's last-known address, to
14renew his or her license.
AB273, s. 34 15Section 34. 447.07 (3) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB273,9,2316 447.07 (3) (intro.) Subject to the rules promulgated under s. 440.03 (1), the
17examining board may make investigations and conduct hearings in regard to any
18alleged action of any dentist or dental hygienist, or of any other person it has reason
19to believe is engaged in or has engaged in the practice of dentistry or dental hygiene
20in this state, and may, on its own motion, or upon complaint in writing, reprimand
21any dentist or dental hygienist who is licensed under this chapter subchapter or
22deny, limit, suspend or revoke his or her license if it finds that the dentist or dental
23hygienist
has done any of the following:
AB273, s. 35 24Section 35. 447.07 (3) (e) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB273,10,3
1447.07 (3) (e) Subject to ss. 111.321, 111.322 and 111.335, been convicted of a
2crime, the circumstances of which substantially relate to the practice of dentistry or
3dental hygiene
.
AB273, s. 36 4Section 36. 447.07 (3) (f) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB273,10,65 447.07 (3) (f) Violated this chapter subchapter or any federal or state statute
6or rule which relates to the practice of dentistry or dental hygiene.
AB273, s. 37 7Section 37. 447.07 (3) (g) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB273,10,98 447.07 (3) (g) Subject to ss. 111.321, 111.322 and 111.34, practiced dentistry or
9dental hygiene
while his or her ability was impaired by alcohol or other drugs.
AB273, s. 38 10Section 38. 447.07 (3) (h) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB273,10,1311 447.07 (3) (h) Engaged in conduct that indicates a lack of knowledge of, an
12inability to apply or the negligent application of, principles or skills of dentistry or
13dental hygiene
.
AB273, s. 39 14Section 39. 447.09 of the statutes is amended to read:
AB273,10,19 15447.09 Penalties. Any person who violates this chapter subchapter or subch.
16III
may be fined not more than $1,000 or imprisoned for not more than one year in
17the county jail or both for the first offense and may be fined not more than $2,500 or
18imprisoned for not more than 2 years or both for the 2nd or subsequent conviction
19within 5 years.
AB273, s. 40 20Section 40. 447.10 of the statutes is amended to read:
AB273,11,6 21447.10 Injunction. If it appears upon the complaint of any person to the
22examining board, or it is believed by the examining board that any person is violating
23this chapter subchapter or subch. III, the examining board, or the district attorney
24of the proper county, may investigate such alleged violation, and may, in addition to
25or in lieu of any other remedies provided by law, bring action in the name and on

1behalf of the state against any such person to enjoin such violation. Between
2meetings of the examining board, its president chairperson and secretary, acting in
3its behalf, are empowered jointly to make such an investigation, and on the basis
4thereof to seek such relief. Investigations conducted by the examining board, or by
5its president chairperson and secretary, shall be conducted according to rules
6promulgated under s. 440.03 (1).
AB273, s. 41 7Section 41. Subchapter III (title) of chapter 447 [precedes 447.11] of the
8statutes is created to read:
AB273,11,99 Chapter 447
AB273,11,1110 Subchapter III
11 Dental societies
AB273, s. 42 12Section 42. 447.12 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB273,11,2213 447.12 (1) The dentists of any county who are licensed to practice dentistry
14under this chapter subch. II, provided there are at least 5 in the county, may organize
15a county dental society as a component of the Wisconsin dental association. When
16so organized it shall be a body corporate, and shall be designated as the dental society
17of the county, and shall have the general powers of a corporation and may take by
18purchase or gift and hold real and personal property. County dental societies now
19existing are continued with the powers and privileges conferred by this chapter
20subchapter. A county or district dental society that was in existence but
21unincorporated on September 29, 1963, is not required to incorporate unless that is
22the express wish of the majority of its members.
AB273, s. 43 23Section 43. Subchapter IV of chapter 447 [precedes 447.51] of the statutes is
24created to read:
AB273,11,2525 Chapter 447
AB273,12,3
1Subchapter IV
2 Dental Hygienists
3 affiliated credentialing board
AB273,12,5 4447.51 Dental hygienists affiliated credentialing board. (1) The
5affiliated credentialing board may promulgate rules that do any of the following:
AB273,12,96 (a) Govern the reexamination of an applicant who fails an examination
7specified in s. 447.53 (1) (e). Rules promulgated under this paragraph may specify
8additional educational requirements for those applicants and may specify the
9number of times an applicant may be examined.
AB273,12,1010 (c) Provide for the granting of temporary licenses under this subchapter.
AB273,12,13 11(2) The affiliated credentialing board shall promulgate rules that specify the
12conditions for supervision and the degree of supervision required under s. 447.52 (2)
13(a).
AB273,12,14 14447.52 License required.
AB273,12,15 15(2) No license is required under this subchapter for any of the following:
AB273,12,2016 (b) An individual licensed to practice dental hygiene in another state or country
17who practices dental hygiene in a program of dental education or research at the
18invitation of a group of dentists or dental hygienists or practices dental hygiene
19under the jurisdiction of the army, navy, air force, U.S. public health service or U.S.
20department of veterans affairs.
AB273,12,2221 (c) Any examiner representing a testing service approved by the affiliated
22credentialing board.
AB273,12,2423 (d) Any individual who provides remediable procedures that are delegated
24under s. 447.065 (1).
AB273,12,25 25447.53 Licensure.
AB273,13,6
1447.54 Renewal of licenses. Renewal applications shall be submitted to the
2department on a form provided by the department on or before the applicable
3renewal date specified under s. 440.08 (2) (a) and shall include the applicable
4renewal fee specified under s. 440.08 (2) (a) and, if required by rule promulgated by
5the affiliated credentialing board, proof of completion of continuing education
6requirements as specified in the rule.
AB273,13,7 7447.55 Practice limitations.
AB273,13,11 8(3m) Notwithstanding sub. (3) (b) and (d), a dental hygienist may practice
9dental hygiene or perform remediable procedures under sub. (3) if the dentist who
10makes the written or oral prescription specified in sub. (3) (a) waives the
11requirements under sub. (3) (b) and (d).
AB273,13,15 12447.56 Disciplinary proceedings. (1) The affiliated credentialing board
13may, without further notice or process, limit, suspend or revoke the license of any
14dental hygienist who fails, within 60 days after the mailing of written notice to the
15licensee's last-known address, to renew his or her license.
AB273,13,22 16(2) Subject to the rules promulgated under s. 440.03 (1), the affiliated
17credentialing board may make investigations and conduct hearings in regard to any
18alleged action of any dental hygienist, or of any other person it has reason to believe
19is engaged in or has engaged in the practice of dental hygiene in this state, and may,
20on its own motion, or upon complaint in writing, reprimand any dental hygienist who
21is licensed under this subchapter or deny, limit, suspend or revoke his or her license
22if it finds that the dental hygienist has done any of the following:
AB273,13,2323 (a) Engaged in unprofessional conduct.
AB273,14,3
1(b) Made any false statement or given any false information in connection with
2an application for a license or for renewal or reinstatement of a license or received
3the license through error.
AB273,14,44 (c) Been adjudicated mentally incompetent by a court.
AB273,14,115 (d) Directly or indirectly sent impressions or measurements to a dental
6laboratory without a written work authorization on a form approved by the
7examining board and signed by the authorizing dentist, or directly or indirectly sent
8a patient, or an agent of a patient, to a dental laboratory for any purpose. The
9affiliated credentialing board or its agents or employes may inspect dental offices
10and the work authorization records of dental laboratories to determine compliance
11with this paragraph.
AB273,14,1312 (e) Subject to ss. 111.321, 111.322 and 111.335, been convicted of a crime, the
13circumstances of which substantially relate to the practice of dental hygiene.
AB273,14,1514 (f) Violated this subchapter or any federal or state statute or rule which relates
15to the practice of dental hygiene.
AB273,14,1716 (g) Subject to ss. 111.321, 111.322 and 111.34, practiced dental hygiene while
17his or her ability was impaired by alcohol or other drugs.
AB273,14,1918 (h) Engaged in conduct that indicates a lack of knowledge of, an inability to
19apply or the negligent application of, principles or skills of dental hygiene.
AB273,14,2020 (i) Obtained or attempted to obtain compensation by fraud or deceit.
AB273,14,2221 (j) Employed, directly or indirectly, any unlicensed person to perform any act
22requiring licensure under this chapter.
AB273,14,2423 (k) Engaged in repeated irregularities in billing a 3rd party for services
24rendered to a patient. In this paragraph, "irregularities in billing" includes:
AB273,15,2
11. Reporting charges for the purpose of obtaining a total payment in excess of
2that usually received for the services rendered.
AB273,15,33 2. Reporting incorrect treatment dates for the purpose of obtaining payment.
AB273,15,44 3. Reporting charges for services not rendered.
AB273,15,65 4. Incorrectly reporting services rendered for the purpose of obtaining
6payment.
AB273,15,87 5. Abrogating the copayment provisions of a contract by agreeing to forgive any
8or all of the patient's obligation for payment under the contract.
AB273,15,99 (L) Violated ch. 450 or 961.
AB273,15,1110 (m) Made a substantial misrepresentation in the course of practice that was
11relied upon by a client.
AB273,15,1212 (n) Violated any order of the affiliated credentialing board.
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