This bill amends the act of May 1, 1933, known as The Dental Law, to update definitions, general powers of the State Board of Dentistry, penalties, and provisions regarding restricted faculty licenses. Key changes include a revised definition of the "practice of dentistry," which now explicitly includes practices under a restricted faculty license. The bill also modifies the duration for clinical continuing education courses from "twenty days or less" to "one year," and expands the definition of a "restricted faculty license" to include teaching in clinical facilities owned by dental schools or affiliated academic health care centers, as well as advanced dental education programs.

Additionally, the bill introduces new provisions for assessing the moral character of applicants with criminal convictions, requiring an individualized assessment in accordance with Pennsylvania law. It specifies that restricted faculty licensees may only practice dentistry in facilities owned or operated by a dental school or affiliated centers, and it allows for clinical teaching and practice within these settings. The bill aims to enhance the regulatory framework for dental professionals while ensuring public safety and maintaining high standards in dental education and practice.