Meetings
On Friday, June 6, 2025, 8:00 a.m., there will be a regular board meeting at the Board building, 2229 Rocky Ridge Road, Birmingham, AL 35216.
Agenda:
2025 Board Meeting Dates
*ATTENTION*
Pursuant to Code of Alabama (1975), §34-9-15 and Alabama Administrative Code, r. 270-X-2-.07, all licenses and permits issued by the Board of Dental Examiners of Alabama shall expire October 1st of each year. This is NOT a new statute or board rule. The Board voted to return to the original date provided for in our state law to ensure statutory compliance as an agency.
Pursuant to Code of Ala. (1975) §34-9-15(c)(1), a license or permit that has not been renewed on/before January 1st of each year is automatically moved to a “suspended” status. The term “suspended” in the context of an expired license/permit is not a disciplinary action but merely indicates the license/permit is inactive as a matter of law.
Announcements:
New Executive Director Sworn In!
Swearing In of Executive Director Stephen Morris
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 20, 2025
Board of Dental Examiners of Alabama Announces Appointment of a New Executive Director
The Board of Dental Examiners of Alabama is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Stephen Morris as its new Executive Director, effective March 31, 2025.
Mr. Morris brings a wealth of experience in government along with a deep commitment to advancing the Board's mission of ensuring the highest standards of dental care and professional conduct in Alabama.
In this role, Mr. Morris will oversee the administration and enforcement of state dental regulations, support the Board's initiatives, and work closely with dental professionals to uphold public health and safety.
"We are excited to welcome Mr. Morris to the Board," said Dr. Melodie Jones, President of the Board of Dental Examiners of Alabama. "His leadership and expertise will be invaluable as we continue to serve the dental community and the people of Alabama."
"I'm honored to step into this role and eager to collaborate with the Board, staff, practitioners, and the State to elevate BDEAL as a model regulatory board in Alabama," said Mr. Morris.
Please join us in welcoming Mr. Morris to the Board of Dental Examiners of Alabama.
UAB November Infiltration Course:
Below is the link for the November 7-9, 2025 infiltration course at UAB.
https://reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0040-0004-45b1cf96f7f74d0bb2cf7b431db0be85
PDMP Delegate Registration
Each delegate must create his/her own PDMP account and be approved by the supervising dentist. Instructions for registering as a Delegate can be found on the PDMP webpage: https://www.alabamapublichealth.gov/pdmp/training-videos.html The website for the Alabama PDMP is https://alabama.pmpaware.net. Questions should be emailed to pdmp@adph.state.al.us.
OCS Rule Information
BDEAL-OCS Rule-Information 06112024
Board Rule Amendments:
Refer to the Legislative Tab.
