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MN SF1310

MN SF1310
Unlicensed dental assistant duties modification


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Introduced
02/22/2021
In Committee
02/22/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/23/2022

Introduced Session

92nd Legislature 2021-2022

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to health care; modifying the duties that may be performed by an unlicensed dental assistant; amending Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 150A.10, subdivisions 2, 2a.

AI Summary

This bill modifies the duties that can be performed by unlicensed dental assistants in Minnesota. It allows unlicensed dental assistants to perform certain services, such as taking impressions and bite registrations, performing coronal polishing, and applying topical medications, if they receive on-the-job training from a dentist, dental therapist, or dental hygienist. It also allows unlicensed dental assistants to perform additional services, such as taking radiographs and placing nonsurgical retraction material, if they successfully complete a dental assisting training program approved by the Board of Dentistry. The bill also sets requirements for unlicensed dental assistants, such as maintaining CPR certification and complying with infection control recommendations. Additionally, the bill modifies the supervision requirements for licensed dental assistants working in collaborative practice settings.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Referred to Health and Human Services Finance and Policy (on 02/22/2021)

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