MN HF2041

Amends specialty dentist licensing requirements to clarify examination standards, requiring applicants to pass all components of the National Board Dental Examinations and the Minnesota Board of Dentistry jurisprudence examination.

Establishes criminal history record checks for initial licensure and license reinstatement applicants, requiring state and federal background checks conducted by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension with results kept confidential.

Adds requirement for licensure by credentials applicants to pass all components of the National Board Dental Examinations, and expands the board's discretion to consider various factors when reviewing criminal history records.

Requires dental professionals to maintain current electronic mail addresses with the board in addition to postal addresses, with notification of changes within 30 days.

Modifies dental therapist supervision limits to specify "licensed" and "nonlicensed" dental assistants instead of "registered" and "nonregistered," and requires advanced dental therapist applicants to submit a fee with their certification application.