The bill amends the licensure requirements for dental hygienists in Minnesota by updating the criteria for applicants. It introduces new provisions that allow individuals to apply for licensure if they either have graduated from an accredited dental hygiene program or have completed a minimum of four years of postsecondary dental education and hold a dental school diploma equivalent to a D.D.S. or D.M.D. degree from a foreign dental college. The bill also specifies that applicants must submit an application and fee as prescribed by the board, along with the relevant diplomas or certificates.

Additionally, the bill outlines the examination requirements for licensure, stating that applicants must pass a clinical competency examination and a separate examination on Minnesota's dental laws and board rules. It establishes that applicants who fail the clinical examination twice must obtain further education and training before being eligible to retake it. The bill also includes provisions for a nonrefundable fee for each application submitted. Overall, these changes aim to streamline the licensure process and ensure that dental hygienists meet the necessary qualifications to practice in Minnesota.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 150A.06