1. (a) Requirements for issuance. To be issued a license by endorsement under 63 Pa.C.S. § 3111 (relating to licensure by endorsement), an applicant shall satisfy all of the following conditions:

   1. (1) Have a current license, certification, registration or permit in good standing to practice as a dentist, dental hygienist or expanded function dental assistant in another jurisdiction whose licensure standards are substantially equivalent to or exceed those established under section 3(c), (d) and (d.1) of the act (63 P.S. § 122(c), (d) and (d.1)) and § § 33.102 and 33.103 (relating to professional education; and examinations). The following apply:

      1. (i) An applicant shall submit a copy of the current applicable law, regulation or other rule governing licensure, certification, registration or permit requirements and scope of practice in the jurisdiction that issued the license, certificate, registration or permit.
      2. (ii) If the applicable law, regulation or other rule and scope of practice is in a language other than English, at the applicant’s expense, the applicable law, regulation or other rule and scope of practice shall be translated by a professional translation service and verified to be complete and accurate.
      3. (iii) The copy of the applicable law, regulation or other rule and scope of practice must include the enactment date.
   2. (2) Demonstrate competency by establishing experience in the practice of the profession by demonstrating, at a minimum, that the applicant has actively engaged in the licensed practice of their profession under a license, certificate, registration or permit in a jurisdiction or jurisdictions that have substantially equivalent licensure standards for at least 2 of the 5 years immediately preceding the filing of the application with the Board.
   3. (3) Have not committed any act that constitutes grounds for refusal, suspension or revocation of a license, certificate, registration or permit to practice under section 4.1 of the act (63 P.S. § 123.1).
   4. (4) Have not been disciplined by the jurisdiction that issued the license, certificate, registration or permit.
   5. (5) Have paid the required application fee as required under § 33.3 (relating to fees).
   6. (6) Have applied for licensure in accordance with this chapter in the manner and format prescribed by the Board, including satisfaction of the professional liability insurance requirements in section 3.2 of the act (63 P.S. § 122.2).
   7. (7) Have completed 3 hours of training in child abuse recognition and reporting from a provider approved by the Department of Human Services as required under 23 Pa.C.S. § 6383(b)(3)(i) (relating to education and training) and § 33.256 (relating to child abuse recognition and reporting—mandatory training requirement).
2. (b) Interview and additional information. An applicant may be required to appear before the Board for a personal interview and may be required to submit additional information, including supporting documentation relating to competency and experience. The applicant may request the interview to be conducted by video teleconference for good cause shown.
3. (c) Prohibited acts and discipline. Notwithstanding subsection (a)(3) and (4), the Board may, in its discretion, determine that an act prohibited under section 4.1 of the act or a disciplinary action by another jurisdiction are not impediments to the granting of a license under 63 Pa.C.S. § 3111.

Authority

The provisions of this § 33.107a added under 63 Pa.C.S. § 3111; and section 3(o) of The Dental Law (63 P.S. § 122(o)).

Source

The provisions of this § 33.107a added July 25, 2025, effective July 26, 2025, 55 Pa.B. 4972.

Cross References

This section cited in 49 Pa. Code § 33.107b (relating to provisional endorsement license).