H 4811 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act relative to the licensing of limited registration dentists

H 4811 creates a new limited dental license for dentists working in educational or hospital settings. It allows individuals with specific qualifications (like dental college diplomas and faculty/intern roles at accredited institutions) to practice under supervision for up to 5 years. After 5 years of practice, they may qualify for a special license to work in private practices accepting MassHealth, but only under a supervising dentist. The bill restricts practice to designated hospitals or institutions and prohibits private office work without the special license. It directly affects dental professionals employed in academic or public health settings seeking licensure pathways.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 8, 2025 Last action Dec 8, 2025
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Dec 8, 2025
Lower · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
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Dec 8, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported from the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
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0 primary · 2 co-sponsors

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