FREE DENTAL CARE-TEMP PERMITS

Amends the Illinois Dental Practice Act. Provides that the Department may issue a temporary permit authorizing the practice in the State, without compensation, of dentistry or dental hygiene to an applicant who is licensed to practice dentistry or dental hygiene in another state, if the Department determines that: (1) the applicant's services will improve the welfare of Illinois residents and (2) the applicant is qualified and satisfies the criteria under the Act, except for having passed an examination as required by the Act for licensure. Provides that the Department may not require the applicant to pass an examination in order to receive a temporary permit under the Act. Provides that a temporary permit shall authorize the practice of dentistry or dental hygiene in a specified area of the State for a period of time not to exceed 10 consecutive days in a year and may be renewed by the Department. Provides that the Department may require an applicant to pay a fee for the issuance or renewal of the temporary permit. Effective immediately.