Bill > H465

This bill modifies the licensing requirements for limited registration dentists in Massachusetts, creating a more structured pathway for dental professionals with specific backgrounds. Under the new provisions, applicants must be 18 or older, have good moral character, and possess a diploma from a reputable dental college. They can obtain a one-year limited registration if they are either a faculty member at an accredited dental college or a dental intern at a commonwealth, county, or municipal hospital. The registration is initially limited to 5 years of practice, after which the dentist must pass a clinical examination or be a full-time faculty member to continue. Importantly, these limited registrants can only practice in the specific hospital or institution listed on their registration and must work under the direction of a registered dentist. After 10 years of practice, they may apply for a special registration that allows them to practice in private dental practices that accept MassHealth, with the requirement that they split their time equally between their original designated institution and these private practices. The board retains the authority to revoke limited registrations at any time, and limited registrants are prohibited from working in private dental offices or clinics outside of the specified conditions.

Labor and Employment

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H465