Bill > HB2163

This bill amends The Dental Law to clarify definitions and expand the scope of practice for certain dental professionals. Specifically, it broadens the definition of "practice of dentistry" to explicitly include practice under a restricted faculty license and extends the duration for which dentists licensed in the U.S. or other countries can practice dentistry in Pennsylvania for continuing education courses from twenty days to one year. The bill also revises the definition of a "restricted faculty license" to allow it to be granted for teaching in clinical facilities owned by a dental school or affiliated academic health care center, provided these facilities are not operated for profit, and also for advanced dental education programs at accredited dental schools. Furthermore, it modifies provisions related to the State Board of Dentistry's powers, requiring individualized assessments for individuals with criminal convictions seeking licenses or certifications, and updates the criteria for obtaining a restricted faculty license, including allowing for international training programs and specifying that such a license permits full-time faculty members to engage in direct clinical teaching and practice, including clinical care for instruction and supervision, within approved educational facilities. The bill also clarifies that restricted faculty licensees are prohibited from practicing dentistry outside of the designated educational facilities or affiliated centers.

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https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2163