Mich. Admin. Code R. 338.11517

Current through Vol. 24-21, December 1, 2024
Section R. 338.11517 - Prosthodontics explained; licensure requirements; examination content

Rule 1517.

(1) The practice of prosthodontics includes the diagnosis, treatment planning, rehabilitation, and maintenance of the oral function, comfort, appearance, and health of patients with clinical conditions associated with missing or deficient teeth or oral and maxillofacial tissues, or both, using biocompatible substitutes.
(2) The specialty of prosthodontics includes, but is not limited to, the restoration and maintenance of oral function, comfort, appearance, and health of the patient by the restoration of natural teeth and the replacement of missing teeth and contiguous oral and maxillofacial tissues with artificial substitutes.
(3) A dentist who applies for licensure as a prosthodontist 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 prosthodontics 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 verification of a passing score on the written portion of the American College of Prosthodontics (ACP).

Mich. Admin. Code R. 338.11517

1984 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS; 2011 AACS; 2014 AACS; 2021 AACS; 2023 MR 19, Eff. 10/2/2023