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Yes: 179 • No: 0
IllinoisSB2846104th General Assembly (2025–2026)SenateWALLET
DENTAL LICENSURE EXAMINATIONS
Sponsored By: Javier L. Cervantes (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
Summary
Amends the Illinois Dental Practice Act. In provisions concerning the qualifications of applicants for dental licenses and dental hygienist licenses, provides that each applicant shall present satisfactory evidence that the applicant has passed the integrated National Board Dental Examination administered by the Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations and has successfully completed an examination conducted by the Central Regional Dental Testing Service, Inc. (CRDTS) or the American Board of Dental Examiners (ADEX). Provides that an applicant who has passed the integrated National Board Dental Examination or the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination, respectively, and who has, prior to January 1, 2026, successfully completed an examination conducted by the States Resources for Testing and Assessments, Inc. (SRTA) (formerly, Southern Regional Testing Agency, Inc.), the Western Regional Examining Board (WREB), the Commission on Dental Competency Assessments (CDCA), or the North East Regional Board of Dental Examiners (NERB) shall be eligible to apply for licensure. In provisions concerning examinations for dental licensure, provides that both theoretical and psychomotor (rather than practical) examinations shall be of a character to give a fair test of the qualifications of the applicant to practice dentistry. In provisions concerning expanded function dental assistants, provides that a dental assistant may perform certain services if the dental assistant has completed the training requirements for the service or services. Makes other changes. Effective July 1, 2026.
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Assistants can do coronal scaling
Beginning July 1, 2026, expanded-function dental assistants may perform coronal scaling. You must complete approved training and hold Basic Life Support certification. Training can be from an approved sponsor, an ADA-accredited program, or a Department-approved program. A dentist must authorize the work, stay in the office, and approve it before the patient leaves.
More exam options for dentists
Beginning July 1, 2026, Illinois accepts these dentist clinical exams: CRDTS, ADEX, SRTA, WREB, CDCA, and CITA. You must also pass the integrated National Board Dental Examination. You must meet the testing service’s minimum passing score. If you finished SRTA, WREB, CDCA, or NERB before January 1, 2026, you can apply under this rule.
More exam options for hygienists
Beginning July 1, 2026, Illinois accepts these hygienist clinical exams: CRDTS, ADEX, SRTA, WREB, and NERB. You must also pass the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination. You must meet the testing service’s minimum passing score. If you finished SRTA, WREB, CDCA, or NERB before January 1, 2026, you can apply.
All changes start July 1, 2026
This law takes effect July 1, 2026. The changes above apply starting that date.
State can suspend flawed exams
Beginning July 1, 2026, the Secretary can suspend a regional exam after notice and a hearing. Suspension can happen for breached exam integrity or a test that fails to measure clinical skill. This protects future test-takers but can delay licenses if a service is paused.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Javier L. Cervantes
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
Bob Morgan
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 5/21/2026
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed
Yes: 110 • No: 0
House vote • 5/6/2026
Do Pass / Short Debate Health Care Licenses Committee;
Yes: 14 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/26/2026
Third Reading - Passed;
Yes: 48 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/26/2026
Do Pass as Amended Licensed Activities;
Yes: 7 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0637
7/24/2026SenateEffective Date July 24, 2026
7/24/2026SenateGovernor Approved
7/24/2026SenateSent to the Governor
6/18/2026SenatePassed Both Houses
5/21/2026SenateThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 110-000-000
5/21/2026HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
5/19/2026HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
5/19/2026HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
5/6/2026HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Health Care Licenses Committee; 014-000-000
5/6/2026HouseAssigned to Health Care Licenses Committee
4/27/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee
3/27/2026HouseFirst Reading
3/27/2026HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Bob Morgan
3/26/2026HouseArrived in House
3/26/2026HouseThird Reading - Passed; 048-000-000
3/26/2026SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 5, 2026
3/4/2026SenateSecond Reading
3/4/2026SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 3, 2026
2/26/2026SenateDo Pass as Amended Licensed Activities; 007-000-000
2/26/2026SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
2/25/2026SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Licensed Activities
2/24/2026SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
2/17/2026SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
2/17/2026SenateAssigned to Licensed Activities
2/3/2026Senate
Bill Text
Engrossed
Enrolled
Introduced
Senate Amendment 1
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