MN SF775

Requires applicants for initial licensure and reinstatement to submit to criminal history records checks by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and Federal Bureau of Investigation, with the board maintaining results as confidential private data.

Clarifies National Board Dental Examinations requirements for specialty dentists, licensure by credentials applicants, and those seeking clinical examination waivers.

Allows wallet-sized renewal certificates to be displayed at nonprimary practice locations instead of original-sized certificates, and requires practitioners to maintain current electronic mail addresses with the board.

Modifies terminology for dental assistant supervision by licensed dental therapists from "registered/nonregistered" to "licensed/nonlicensed" and requires advanced dental therapy certification applicants to submit an application fee.

Expands immunity protections for board members, employees, and consultants acting in good faith under sections 150A.02 to 150A.21, 214.10, and 214.103, and clarifies that reports to the board involve alleged violations of section 150A.08.