Section 11.11. Restricted Faculty License.--(a) The board shall grant without examination a restricted faculty license to any qualified individual under this subsection who is not less than twenty-five years of age, of good moral character and not addicted to the use of intoxicating liquor or narcotic drugs. In assessing the moral character of an individual with a criminal conviction, the board shall conduct an individualized assessment in accordance with 63 Pa.C.S. § 3113 (relating to consideration of criminal convictions). To be a qualified individual under this subsection, the individual must satisfy the following criteria: (Intro. par. amended May 6, 2026, P.L.192, No.13)
(1) Is licensed to practice or teach dentistry by the proper licensing authority of another state, country or United States territory. ((1) amended Nov. 4, 2015, P.L.226, No.60)
(2) Is not licensed to practice dentistry in this Commonwealth.
(3) Has successfully completed any of the following:
(i) A specialty dentistry program, or advanced dental training in a clinical field, including advanced education in general dentistry or general practice residency, that is approved by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association.
(ii) Training in a dental specialty or in advanced clinical education from an international program.
((3) amended May 6, 2026, P.L.192, No.13)
(4) Holds an appointment to the faculty of a dental school in this Commonwealth that is approved by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association to teach dentistry.
(5) Has not failed an examination for a license to practice dentistry in this Commonwealth.
(6) Has met educational requirements as set by the board.
(7) Submits a completed application and an application fee in the same amount as the fee prescribed by the board for licensure to practice dentistry.
(b) A restricted faculty license shall entitle the licensee to engage as a full-time faculty member in direct clinical teaching and practice, which shall include practicing clinical care for the purpose of instructing and teaching students and residents, supervision of care provided by students and residents and practicing dentistry at an educational clinic for the purpose of maintaining skills, in no more than one area of specialty or in general dentistry, only within the educational facilities owned or operated by a dental school, an affiliated academic health care center or a dental school-owned faculty practice in this Commonwealth that is approved by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association. ((b) amended May 6, 2026, P.L.192, No.13)
(c) A restricted faculty licensee may receive additional compensation, to be paid by the dental school, for clinical care provided in accordance with subsection (b).
(d) A restricted faculty license may be renewed on a biennial basis, upon completion of thirty hours of continuing education and the payment of a biennial renewal fee in the same amount as the fee prescribed by the board for renewal of licensure to practice dentistry.
(e) A restricted faculty licensee shall comply with the requirements for insurance as provided for in this act.
(11.11 added July 2, 2014, P.L.828, No.89)