Here are the top dental -related developments in Indiana during 2025: 🏛️ 1. Indiana House Bill 1031: Interstate Dentist & Hygienist Compact The Indiana House passed HB 1031 allowing dentists and dental hygienists licensed in other compact states to practice in Indiana, boosting access in underserved areas. It includes provisions for military members and families to face fewer licensing hurdles The bill now proceeds to the Indiana Senate. 💼 2. New Assignment‑of‑Benefits (AOB) Law Takes Effect SEA 132 , effective July 1, 2024, empowers patients to assign dental insurance benefits directly to providers. Insurers must now get consent before selling or leasing provider networks . This strengthens dentist autonomy and reduces insurer leverage over practice operations. ⚠️ 3. Sedation‑Related Death Investigated in Allen County A 62‑year‑old Ohio man, Larry L. Lewis, experienced cardiopulmonary arrest under sedation during a dental procedure in...
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