Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

HB 1991: Dentists and Dentistry - As enacted, requires a dental hygienist to be working under the direct supervision of a dentist seeing a new patient before completing diagnostic radiographs; assessing and recording existing hard and soft tissue data; performing prophylaxis; and applying fluoride agents. - Amends TCA Title 4 and Title 63, Chapter 5.

In committee Last action May 27, 2026: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1107

Plain-language summary

HB 1991 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Dentists and Dentistry - As enacted, requires a dental hygienist to be working under the direct supervision of a dentist seeing a new patient before completing diagnostic radiographs; assessing and recording existing hard and soft tissue data; performing prophylaxis; and applying fluoride agents. - Amends TCA Title 4 and Title 63, Chapter 5. Primary sponsor: Timothy Hill (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 27, 2026): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1107.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Timothy Hill (Republican).