Section 16-79-144 - Biennial renewal At the time of the biennial renewal, not later than December 31 of each odd-numbered year, each licensee shall have completed the CE program requirements for the two calendar years preceding the renewal date as follows:
(1) Licensed dentist: (A) Dentists initially licensed in the first year of the biennium shall have completed sixteen CE hours;(B) Dentists initially licensed in the second year of the biennium shall not be required to complete any CE hours; and(C) All other dentists shall have completed thirty-two CE hours.(D) In addition to subsections (A), (B), or (C) above, after January 1, 2016, each licensee who is a dentist shall complete at least three hours of ethics training per year.(2) Licensed dental hygienist: (A) Dental hygienists initially licensed in the first year of the biennium shall have completed ten CE hours;(B) Dental hygienists initially licensed in the second year of the biennium shall not be required to complete any CE hours; and(C) All other dental hygienists shall have completed twenty CE hours.(3) Except as provided in section 16-79-147, the failure of a licensee to present evidence of compliance with the CE program requirements shall constitute a forfeiture of license, which may be restored pursuant to section 16-79-3.1. [Eff and comp 2/9/02] (Auth: HRS § 448-6) (Imp: HRS § 448-8.5)[am and comp 1/27/14; Am and Comp 8/22/2016] (Imp: HRS § 448-6)