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This bill establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework for dental laboratories in New York, requiring all dental laboratories operating in the state to register with the Department of Health and providing detailed guidelines for their operation. The bill defines key terms such as "dental laboratory" (a facility that designs, makes, repairs, or supplies dental prosthetics and appliances), "certified dental technician" (a technician certified by a national board), and mandates that each registered laboratory obtain a unique registration number that must be displayed on all invoices and correspondence. Laboratories must submit detailed applications including contact information, infection control practices, acknowledgments about material content disclosure, and information about staff qualifications. The bill also requires dental laboratories to provide material content disclosures to dentists, revealing the origin and composition of dental prosthetics, including the manufacturer, brand name, and point of origin. Nonresident dental laboratories (those located outside New York) must also register and comply with similar requirements, including designating a resident agent for legal purposes. The legislation includes enforcement provisions, with potential civil penalties up to $1,000 per day for unregistered operations and fines for violations, and allows for registration revocation if a laboratory is found to have misrepresented information or failed to comply with regulations. The bill will take effect one year after becoming law, giving dental laboratories time to prepare for the new requirements.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6929