This bill amends the Dentistry Practice Act in Nebraska by updating the requirements for licensure and reciprocity for dental practitioners. Specifically, it modifies Section 38-1117 to require applicants to pass the Integrated National Board Dental Examination, which includes both Part I and Part II, and to demonstrate psychomotor skills through a standardized national examination approved by the board. The bill introduces a new requirement for a simulation-based or manikin-based clinical competency examination that includes various components such as periodontal, restorative, prosthodontic, and endodontic assessments, along with a remediation policy for addressing candidate deficiencies. Additionally, the board is tasked with reviewing these examinations at least every three years.
In Section 38-1120, the bill reduces the required active practice period for applicants seeking licensure based on a license from another state from three years to one year. This change allows for greater flexibility for dental professionals moving to Nebraska, as it recognizes practice in accredited dental schools as valid experience toward meeting the active practice requirement. The bill ultimately aims to streamline the licensure process while ensuring that dental practitioners meet high standards of competency and skill.
Statutes affected: Introduced: 38-1117, 38-1120