Section R. 338.11504 - Dental public health explained; licensure requirements; examination contentRule 1504.
(1) The practice of dental public health includes preventing and controlling dental diseases and promoting dental health through organized community efforts. It is the form of dental practice that serves the community as a patient rather than the individual. It is concerned with the dental health education of the public, with applied dental research, and with the administration of group dental care programs as well as the prevention and control of dental diseases on a community basis. Implicit in this definition is the requirement that the specialist have broad knowledge and skills in public health administration, research methodology, the prevention and control of oral diseases, and the delivery and financing of oral healthcare.(2) An applicant for licensure shall comply with all of the following requirements:(a) Hold a current license to practice dentistry in this state.(b) Have graduated from a CODA-approved program of dental public health approved by the board under R 338.11301 and submit a certification form from the program or hospital of completion of all requirements.(c) Provide the department with evidence of the successful passing of the American Board of Dental Public Health (ABDPH) written exam. The passing score accepted for licensure is the passing score established by the ABDPH.Mich. Admin. Code R. 338.11504
2023 MR 19, Eff. 10/2/2023