Dental Lab Registration & Verification

Registration

Note: To log in you need to type in your Dental Lab Name and Federal ID#. Your Dental Lab Name needs to be typed exactly how it was registered. This will be on your email notice or click the link below. to view the list of Dental Labs.

Verification

Dental Lab Verification List

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find the language of the law about registration of dental labs in Minnesota?

DENTAL LABORATORIES

150A.24Definitions

150A.25Registration for Dental Laboratories

150A.26Work Order Required

150A.27Material Content Notice

150A.28Prohibition Against the Use of a Nonregistered Dental Laboratory

150A.29Web Site

150A.30Certification

150A.31Fees
What are the main points of the law?

The law primarily requires that:

1. Minnesota-based dental laboratories register with the Minnesota Board of Dentistry

2. Labs providing dental prostheses to dentists in Minnesota provide documentation of

a. all materials contained in the laboratory product, and

b. the place of origin of the materials and the elements of the product
What format must be used for the material content disclosure?

There is no required form or format, only a requirement that the information contain a complete disclosure of the materials used, and that it be provided in a way that can be incorporated into the patient record.
What is meant by “complete disclosure?”

The Board is expecting that complete disclosure will provide a list of every material, stain, etc. that is contained in a dental lab product that will be placed in a patients mouth. The law further requires that the disclosure identify whether the individual products used are FDA approved.
Can my dental practice use a non-registered dental lab?

The statute requires that dental practices in Minnesota use dental labs that are registered with the Minnesota Board of Dentistry if the lab is located in Minnesota. Dental labs in other states or countries may be used, but must still adhere to the regulations regarding disclosure.
How does my lab get registered in Minnesota?
How can I check to see if a lab is registered with the Minnesota Board of Dentistry?
What will happen if my dental practice uses a lab that is not registered, or if the lab fails to provide me with the necessary disclosure documents?

The intent of the registration and the disclosure documents is to protect the public, which is the role of the Minnesota Board of Dentistry. The Board has jurisdiction over licensed dental professionals, and would potentially take action against the licenses of those who are responsible for the care of the patient involved.