A09089 Summary

• Requires all dental laboratories operating or doing business in New York State to register with the Department of Education and pay a registration fee not to exceed $150, with triennial renewal required.

• Mandates dental laboratories provide "material content disclosure" to prescribing dentists including the laboratory's registration number, physical address, country of origin for work performed, and complete material information of all patient contact materials used.

• Requires registered dental laboratories to employ at least one person working 30+ hours per week who either holds certification from the National Board for Certification in Dental Laboratory Technology or completed 36 hours of approved continuing education in the preceding 36 months.

• Requires nonresident dental laboratories shipping products into New York to register with the department, designate a resident agent for service of process, and comply with all applicable requirements of resident laboratories.

• Expands the definition of dental laboratory prescriptions to include digital intraoral scans in addition to analog impressions and clarifies that dental technicians may consult with dentists during procedures.