(a) Until a certification examination is developed and administered by a professional testing organization, the board shall issue temporary permits to expanded function dental assistants who meet the requirements of section 3(d.1),¹ excluding subclause (ii) of clause (1).

(b) Temporary permits shall be valid until the results of the first certification examination pursuant to section 3(d.1) have been announced. A temporary permit shall expire if the holder fails the certification examination. An appropriate fee for a temporary permit shall be established by the board by regulation. If they are not in violation of any other provision of the act and have satisfied the requirements of section 3(d.1), holders of temporary permits shall qualify for admission to the licensing examination and shall apply for the next regularly scheduled certification examination.