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Introduced
02/22/2021
02/22/2021
In Committee
02/22/2021
02/22/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/23/2022
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)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF1310&ssn=0&y=2021 |
| BillText | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=SF1310&version=0&session=ls92&session_year=2021&session_number=0&format=pdf |
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