How SB 842 changes current law

Compared against the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.

The bill updates various definitions and procedures related to the practice of dentistry and criminal convictions in Pennsylvania, including adding requirements for assessments of moral character.

• 63 Pa.C.S. § 3113

  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. → 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).

  Clarifies that the board's assessment of moral character will follow the procedures in Section 3113 regarding criminal convictions.

• 63 Pa.C.S. § 3113

  a dental school or → any of the following:

  Expands the definition of where a restricted faculty license can be granted.

• 63 Pa.C.S. § 3113

  one year, either → twenty days or less

  Redefines the duration for clinical continuing education courses allowed for dental practice under supervision.

• 63 Pa.C.S. § 3113

  the primary facilities of the dental school → facilities owned or operated by a dental school, an affiliated academic health care center or a dental school-owned faculty practice

  Broadens the locations where a restricted faculty licensee can practice dentistry.