Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 5-9-7 - Application for Licensure as a Dental Specialist7.1. Persons seeking licensure as a dental specialist must obtain a dental license before applying for a license as a dental specialist.7.2. Persons seeking licensure as a dental specialist shall submit an application to the Board prescribed by the Board.7.3. Each applicant shall submit a fee for application as set forth in the Board's fee schedule.7.4. Each applicant shall submit evidence of graduation of a board recognized specialty program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation or its successor agency. A letter from the specialty program verifying the applicants diploma or official transcript bearing the program or registrar's seal is required and must be sent directly from the program to the Board's office.7.5. Each applicant shall submit verification of good standing of all health care licenses ever held in any jurisdiction by way of a formal letter from each entity issuing said licenses bearing said entities official seal or stamp sent directly to the Board's office.7.6. Each applicant shall be personally interviewed by the West Virginia Board of Dentistry and/or appointed person by the Board who is or are Board Members or past Board Members or an appointed member of the applicant's specific specialty branch.