CHAPTER 3

REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE

Section 1. Initial Licensure Requirements for Dentists.

(a)       Proof of dental degree (DDS or DMD) from an accredited U.S. or Canadian Dental School;

(b)       Passing score from CRDTS or NERB.  SRTA will be accepted with the addition of Part IV (Periodontal Section) of the ADEX exam.  WREB will be accepted with additions of Part I Computer-Based Examination and Part III Prosthodontics Examination of the ADEX exam.  Test results will be submitted directly from the testing agency;

(c)       Subject to background investigation;

(d)       Successful passing of the jurisprudence examination;

(e)       Oral interview;

(f)        Applicable requirements as stated on application.

(g)       Application for licensure must be submitted complete with the appropriate fee 45 days prior to the examination when the board convenes.  The applicant will be required to appear before the Board of Dental Examiners at that time.

Section 2. Licensure by Credentials for Dentists.

(a)       Proof of dental degree (DDS or DMD) from an accredited U.S. or Canadian Dental School;

(b)       Proof directly from any state or regional testing agency that applicant has successfully passed initial clinical and licensure exam;

(c)       Proof of current Dental License in another state, territory, or district of the United States;

(d)       Proof of continued practice of 5,000 hours and 5 years practice experience prior to application; or proof of Specialty Degree (recognized by the ADA or equivalent);

(e)       Applicant may not be the subject of any pending or final disciplinary actions in any state, territory, District of the United States, or Dominion of Canada.

(f)        License will not be issued or denied until investigation has been completed;

(g)       Subject to background check;

(h)       Successful passing of the jurisprudence examination;

(i)        Oral interview;

(j)        Applicable requirements as stated on application (PBIS or other equivalent investigative service).

(k)       Application for licensure must be submitted complete with the appropriate fee 45 days prior to the examination when the board convenes.  The applicant will be required to appear before the Board of Dental Examiners at that time.

Section 3. Initial Licensure Requirements for Dental Hygienists.

(a)       Proof of dental hygiene degree from an accredited U.S. or Canadian Dental Hygiene School;

(b)       Passing score from WREB, CRDTS, NERB or SRTA testing agencies with results submitted directly from the testing agency;

(c)       Subject to background investigation;

(d)       Successful passing of the jurisprudence examination;

(e)       Applicable requirements as stated on application.

Section 4.  Licensure by Credentials for Dental Hygienists.

(a)       Proof of dental hygiene degree from an accredited U.S. or Canadian Dental Hygiene School;

(b)       Proof directly from a state or regional testing agency that applicant has successfully passed initial clinical licensure exam;

(c)       Proof of current license in another state, territory or district of the United States;

(d)       Applicant may not be the subject of any pending or final disciplinary or malpractice action in any state, territory, or District of the United States or the Dominion of Canada.

(e)       License will not be issued or denied until investigation has been completed;

(f)        Proof of continued practice of 1,000 hours within 3 years prior to application;

(g)       Subject to background check;

(h)       Successful passing of the jurisprudence examination;

(i)        Applicable requirements as stated on application (PBIS or other equivalent investigative service).

Section 5.  Volunteer’s Certificate.

(a)       Scope.  A Volunteer’s Certificate issued to a retired dentist or dental hygienist shall be used only for volunteer services and not for compensation.

(b)       Qualifications.  To qualify for a Volunteer’s Certificate, a dentist or dental hygienist shall:

            (i)        For at least ten (10) years immediately prior to retirement, either have maintained full licensure in good standing in any jurisdiction in the United States that licenses persons to practice as a dentist or dental hygienist or have practiced in good standing as a dentist or dental hygienist in one (1) or more branches of the United States armed services.

            (ii)       Otherwise qualify for an active general license except that a clinical board examination requirement is waived by the Board.

            (iii)      Provide proof of current certification in CPR and completion of any other required continuing education.

(c)       Application for a Volunteer’s Certificate.  To apply for a Volunteer’s Certificate to practice dentistry of dental hygiene, a dentist or dental hygienist shall:

(i)        Submit a completed application on a form provided by the Board including:

                        (A)      A copy of the applicant’s dental or dental hygiene degree from an accredited dental or dental hygiene school.

(B) One of the following, as applicable:

(I)        A copy of the applicant’s most recent license authorizing the practice of dentistry or dental hygiene; or

(II)       A copy of the applicant’s most recent license or equivalent to a license to practice dentistry or dental hygiene in one (1) or more branches of the United States armed services issued by the United States government.

(C)       Evidence of one (1) of the following, as applicable:

            (I)        That the applicant has maintained, for at least ten (10) years immediately prior to retirement, full licensure in good standing in any jurisdiction in the United States that licenses persons to practice as a dentist or dental hygienist; or

            (II)       That the applicant has practiced for at least ten (10) years immediately prior to retirement in good standing as a dentist or dental hygienist in one (1) or more of the branches of the United States armed services; and

(D)      A notarized statement from the applicant, on a form prescribed by the Board, that the applicant;

            (I)        Will not accept any form of remuneration for any dental or dental hygiene services rendered while in possession of a Volunteer’s Certificate;

            (II)       Will devote his/her practice exclusively and totally to providing dental and dental hygiene services to low income, uninsured persons at a nonprofit health care facility in this state; and

            (III)      Will provide any other documentation that the Board may reasonably require.

(d) Expiration Date of Certificate.  A Volunteer’s Certificate to practice dentistry or dental hygiene shall expire on December 31 following the effective date of the Certificate.

(e)       Renewal of Certificate.  A Volunteer’s Certificate to practice dentistry of dental hygiene may be renewed for an additional year if:

(i) A completed renewal form provided by the Board is submitted;

(ii) Continuing education requirements for an active general license to practice dentistry or dental hygiene in the state have been completed;

(iii) The applicant has conformed to the standards set forth in Chapter 4, Section 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), and (f) as they apply to dentists and Chapter 7, Section 1, 2, and 3 as they apply to dental hygienists.

(f)        Violations.  Violations of this chapter pertaining to a Volunteer’s Certificate shall constitute unprofessional conduct and may result in a suspension or revocation of the certificate as set forth in Chapter 8 of these rules.

CHAPTER 10

FEES

            Section 1.  General Information.

(a)       Fees shall be payable in the exact amount, by money order, cashier’s check, or certified check for all services and shall be paid in advance of the services rendered.  Renewal fees may, in addition to money order, cashier’s check, or certified check be paid by personal check.

(b)       All fees collected by the Board are non-refundable.

Section 2.  Fees.  Services for which the Board charges a fee shall include but not be limited to the following fee schedule.          

(a)       Dental Examination Fee:  $250

(b)       Dental Licensure by Credentials:  $750 plus the cost of PBIS fee at a Level II

(c)       Annual Dental License Renewal Fee:  $175

            (d)       Anesthesia Permit Fee:  $100

(e)       Anesthesia Office Audit Fee:  $500 per site plus travel expenses of the inspectors

(f)        X-ray Machine Inspection Fee:  Fee paid directly to inspector

            (g)       Hygiene Examination Fee:  $130

            (h)       Hygiene Licensure by Credentials:  $200 plus the cost of PBIS fee at a Level II

(i)        Annual Hygiene License Renewal Fee:  $85

(j)        Expanded Functions Application Fee:  $20

(k)       Expanded Function Renewal Fee:  $10 for each expanded function certificate held

(l)        Renewed Late Fee:  Double the renewal fee and paid within three (3) months after December 31 each year.

            (m)      Dental Assistant Radiology Permit:  $15

(n)       License Verification:  $25

            (o)       Replacement Document Fee:  $25

            (p)       Roster-dental or hygiene:       $25 for professional requests

                                                                        $1 per license for profit requests