What's Being Discussed

• Anesthesia permits: The Board will review its process for evaluating anesthesia permit applications, including a specific application from Benjamin Rotwein.
• Teeth whitening by non-dentists: The Board will consider a question about whether cosmetic teeth whitening performed by someone who is not a dentist falls within the legal scope of dental practice.
• Remote exams and supervision: The Board will discuss whether video-based dental exams meet supervision requirements under Hawaii law.
• Dental licensing exam update: Representatives from the Central Regional Dental Testing Services (CRDTS) will present information about their exam and propose changes to how it is accepted for licensure in Hawaii.
• Expanded duties for dental assistants: The Board will review trends in other states allowing dental assistants to perform certain teeth-cleaning procedures and other expanded functions.
• Updates to administrative rules: The Board will review proposed changes to Hawaii's rules governing dentists and dental hygienists, including new license types, updated application requirements, continuing education rules, and new rules on dental record keeping and patient access to records.
• License applications: The Board will consider ratifying recently approved applications for dentists, dental hygienists, and temporary dentists.

Decisions Expected

• Approval of meeting minutes from July 13, 2026
• Possible vote on forming a small working group to review dental licensing laws (Chapters 447 and 448)
• Possible action on proposed changes to administrative rules for dental professionals
• Ratification of new dental and dental hygiene license approvals

Who Should Pay Attention

• Dentists and dental hygienists practicing or seeking licensure in Hawaii
• Dental assistants, especially regarding potential changes to their allowed duties
• Businesses offering cosmetic teeth whitening services without a licensed dentist
• Dental patients interested in record access rights