HF3560 Summary

• Modifies specialty dentist licensure requirements by replacing photograph requirements with government-issued photo identification card copies and reducing character reference requirements from five to two references.

• Establishes guest license provisions allowing dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants licensed in other U.S. states to practice in Minnesota nonprofits serving patients with difficulty accessing dental care, with annual fees not exceeding $75 and volunteer services allowed without fees.

• Creates dental therapy licensure by credentials pathway for therapists with baccalaureate or master's degrees, 2,000 practice hours within 36 months, and no pending disciplinary actions, with board discretion to waive specific requirements.

• Increases application and licensing fees across dental professions: dentists from $140 to $308, dental therapists from $100 to $220, dental hygienists from $55 to $115, and adds $50 fee for guest licenses.

• Establishes civil penalties for practicing without current licenses ($250-$1,000 depending on duration) and delegating procedures to individuals with terminated licenses ($100-$500 depending on duration), with appropriation of $3,000 for fiscal year 2023.