Dental hygienists licensure requirements modifications

SF 1623 amends Minnesota’s dental hygienist licensure requirements under Statute 150A.06, affecting applicants seeking to practice in Minnesota. The bill maintains the requirement for applicants to graduate from an accredited dental hygiene program (minimum two years) or hold a comparable international dental degree (D.D.S. or D.M.D.). It updates examination rules, requiring passage of both a national board exam and a clinical competency exam, with stricter limits on retaking the clinical exam after two failures. The changes clarify eligibility, exam procedures, and fee structures without altering the core education or testing standards.