An Act relative to the licensing of limited registration dentists

HD 786 creates a limited dental license for dentists working in educational or hospital settings who haven't completed full licensure. It allows eligible applicants (with accredited diplomas and specific faculty/intern roles) to practice under supervision in designated hospitals for up to 5 years, renewable after passing a clinical exam. After 10 years of practice under this limited license, dentists qualify for "special registration," permitting practice in MassHealth-accepting private offices alongside hospital work, but requiring equal time split between both settings. This directly affects dentists employed at accredited dental schools or state/municipal hospitals seeking a pathway to broader practice. The bill modifies existing licensing rules to expand practice options for certain dental professionals in institutional settings.