To apply for a Class I, Class II, or Class III dental facility certification, an applicant shall:
To protect the continuity of patient care, an applicant for a dental facility certification in any class who does not meet all of the requirements for certification at the time of submitting the application may apply for a provisional certification.
Except as provided in § 10702.4 of this chapter, the Board may approve a provisional certification, not to exceed one (1) year, if the Board finds that the applicant substantially meets the requirements for a certification, and can be reasonably expected to satisfy the outstanding requirements within one (1) year.
The Board may approve a one-time renewal of a provisional certification if good cause is found, such as circumstances beyond the control of the applicant. However, the Board shall not approve the renewal of a provisional certification for an applicant who has not demonstrated a good faith effort to fully satisfy the requirements for certification, such as failing to take actions within the applicant's control.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-10708