Subdivision 1. Scope. For the purposes of sections 150A.24 to 150A.31, the following terms have the meanings given.
Subd. 2. Dental laboratory. "Dental laboratory" means a corporation, partnership, sole proprietor, or business entity engaged in the manufacture or repair of dental prosthetic appliances. This definition does not include a dental laboratory that is physically located within a dental practice if the dental prosthetic appliances are manufactured or repaired for the exclusive use of the dentist or dentists within the dental practice.
Subd. 3. Material content notice. "Material content notice" means a notice that contains the complete material content information of a dental prosthetic appliance, including whether United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) compliant materials were used. The notice must be provided in a manner that can be easily entered into a patient record.
Subd. 4. Work authorization. "Work authorization" means a written instrument by which a dental laboratory subcontracts to another dental laboratory all or part of the manufacture or repair of a dental prosthetic appliance authorized by a work order by a licensed dentist.
Subd. 5. Work order. "Work order" means a written instrument prescribed by a licensed dentist directing a dental laboratory to manufacture or repair a dental prosthetic appliance for an individual patient.
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Structure Minnesota Statutes
Section 150A.01 — Definitions.
Section 150A.02 — Board Of Dentistry.
Section 150A.03 — Officers; Salaries; Equipment And Supplies.
Section 150A.04 — Rules Of Board.
Section 150A.05 — Licensed Dental Practice.
Section 150A.055 — Administration Of Vaccines.
Section 150A.08 — Licensure And Registration Actions.
Section 150A.081 — Access To Medical Data.
Section 150A.09 — Licenses Or Registration Certificates.
Section 150A.10 — Allied Dental Personnel.
Section 150A.105 — Dental Therapist.
Section 150A.106 — Advanced Dental Therapist.
Section 150A.11 — Unlawful Acts.
Section 150A.12 — Violation And Defenses.
Section 150A.13 — Reporting Obligations.
Section 150A.21 — Removable Dental Prostheses; Owner Identification.
Section 150A.22 — Donated Dental Services.
Section 150A.24 — Definitions.
Section 150A.25 — Registration For Dental Laboratories.
Section 150A.26 — Work Order Required.
Section 150A.27 — Material Content Notice.
Section 150A.28 — Prohibition Against The Use Of A Nonregistered Dental Laboratory.