Ala. Admin. Code r. 270-X-2-.03
Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024
Section 270-X-2-.03 - Licensure Of Foreign Graduates(1) Definitions: (a) GRADUATE OF A FOREIGN DENTAL SCHOOL shall mean any person of good moral character, nineteen (19) years of age or more, who has been graduated and admitted to the degree of doctor of dental surgery, doctor of dental medicine, or other equivalent degree by any university or college authorized to grant said degree located in any country other than the United States, its territories, districts, or possessions, or the Dominion of Canada.(b) APPLICANT shall mean any person applying for licensure pursuant to the provisions of this rule and of any applicable provisions contained in Code of Ala. 1975, § 34-9-1, et seq.(c) BOARD shall mean the Board of Dental Examiners of Alabama.(2) Requirements for Licensure. In addition to meeting the requirements set forth in Code of Ala. 1975, § 34-9-10, with respect to moral character, age, and graduation, the applicants shall submit the following credentials to the Board: (a) An application, completed and verified by the oath of the applicant, upon such form as the Board deems appropriate, accompanied by a recent un-mounted autographed photograph of the applicant.(b) Evidence satisfactory to the Board that the applicant has completed at least three (3) years of pre-professional post-secondary academic training and four (4) years of professional training in the field of dentistry.(c) At least two (2) academic years of formal clinical training in a United States or Canadian accredited institution and the awarding or receiving of a D.M.D. or D.D.S. degree from said United States or Canadian accredited institution shall be required.(d) A copy of the degree or diploma issued to the applicant by the college or university conferring the same, properly authenticated by an official of said college or university authorized to make such authentication.(e) A copy of the subjects taken and the credits earned by the applicant and his/her courses at such college or university, duly authenticated by an official of said college or university authorized to make such authentication.(f) In the event that the degree, diploma, or transcript required be furnished the Board hereunder such will be in a language other than the English language, each such document shall be accompanied by a translation thereof into the English language, which such translation shall be certified by an officer or other individual acceptable to the Board.(g) Some form of documentation, duly and properly authenticated by an official authorized to make such authentication, that the applicant has completed at least two (2) academic years of formal training in a United States or Canadian accredited institution and has received a D.M.D. or D.D.S. degree from said United States or Canadian accredited institution.(h) Two (2) letters of recommendation written by persons acceptable to the Board which shall certify to the Board the good moral character of the applicant and his/her age, qualifications, background, and experience, if any.(3) Reciprocity. In the event that the applicant has been tested, licensed, or qualified in some other state of the United States or its districts, territories, or possessions, the Board may, but shall not be obligated to, accept the pretesting credentials and evidence submitted to such other states provided that such credentials and pretesting meet the minimum standards of the Board as set forth in this rule and by law.(4) Fees. An applicant shall submit to the Board with his/her application a fee to be determined by the Board within the limits set by law.(5) Time Limitations. An applicant shall take the Board's regular examination within one (1) year of the time that he/she has made application to the Board and satisfactorily completed the pre-examination requirements set forth in this rule; otherwise, his/her application and any other requirements that he/she has failed to meet shall be deemed to be lapsed and void.Ala. Admin. Code r. 270-X-2-.03
Filed September 28, 1982. Amended: Filed February 22, 2012; effective March 28, 2012.Author: James S. Ward
Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 34-9-2, 34-9-3, 34-9-10, 34-9-43.