Legislative
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The Wyoming
State Denturist Association has been formed and
registered with the Wyoming
Secretary of State. The
denturist bill
was approved by the Secretary of State to start the
bill process.
11/6/06 Letter to Legislators...
Re: Denturism: An Alternative Denture Care Choice Initiative Dear Senator and Representatives, After four presentations to the Secretary of State the proposed bill was approved August 8, 2006 for the next step in the initiative proceedings. This denturism initiative closely resembles measures that have been passed in Wyoming’s surrounding states. Since 1982 in Idaho, 1984 in Montana, and 1979 in Oregon, denturism has been proven to be an effective, safe, and affordable option for denture patients. Canada has recognized the profession of denturism for over 30 years. These states and countries have proven that a denturist is a competent and reliable alternative to a dentist for the provision of dentures. Washington State Health Coordinating Council under the department of Social and Health Services found in 1987 that denturists posed no threat to the public’s health and that legislation on denturism should be enacted. Denturists are different than denture laboratory technicians. The denturism initiative does not include a “grandfather clause” and it calls for individuals who wish to become licensed Wyoming denturists to pass a written and practical board certified exam. This exam covers college level course topics such as: microbiology, oral pathology, gerontology, and partial denture construction and design. Licensed denturists will be highly qualified denture health care providers. Finally, the profession of denturism has proven to lower the costs of dentures due to increased competition in the provision of dentures to the general public. The denturist initiative simply provides the citizens of Wyoming with the FREEDOM OF CHOICE for their denture care. Upon passage of the denturism initiative, Wyoming’s people will finally receive the same options that their neighbors have received for decades. The initiative process is extensive and expected to be on the November, 2008 ballot. I request your sponsorship and/or co-sponsorship in the proposed bill for the 2007 legislative session. Thank you for your consideration. In His service, Gary W. Vollan
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