Section R. 338.11521 - Pediatric dentistry explained; licensure requirements; examination contentRule 1521.
(1) The practice of pediatric dentistry is an age-defined specialty that provides both primary and comprehensive preventive and therapeutic oral health care for infants and children through adolescence, including those with special health care needs.(2) A dentist who desires licensure as a pediatric dentist 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 pediatric dentistry 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 American Board of Pediatric Dentistry (ABPD) qualifying examination that is conducted and scored by the ABPD.Mich. Admin. Code R. 338.11521
1984 AACS; 2011 AACS; 2021 AACS; 2023 MR 19, Eff. 10/2/2023