Current through L. 2024, ch. 259
Section 32-1232 - Qualifications of applicant; application; fee; fingerprint clearance cardA. An applicant for licensure shall meet the requirements of section 32-1233 and shall hold a diploma conferring a degree of doctor of dental medicine or doctor of dental surgery from a recognized dental school.B. Each candidate shall submit a written application to the board accompanied by a nonrefundable Arizona dental jurisprudence examination fee of $300. The board shall waive this fee for candidates who are applying for a restricted permit. Each candidate shall also obtain a valid fingerprint clearance card issued pursuant to section 41-1758.03.C. The board may deny an application for a license, for license renewal or for a restricted permit if the applicant:1. Has committed any act that would be cause for censure, probation or suspension or revocation of a license under this chapter.2. While unlicensed, committed or aided and abetted the commission of any act for which a license is required by this chapter.3. Knowingly made any false statement in the application.4. Has had a license to practice dentistry revoked by a dental regulatory board in another jurisdiction in the United States for an act that occurred in that jurisdiction and that constitutes unprofessional conduct pursuant to this chapter.5. Is currently under suspension or restriction by a dental regulatory board in another jurisdiction in the United States for an act that occurred in that jurisdiction and that constitutes unprofessional conduct pursuant to this chapter.6. Has surrendered, relinquished or given up a license to practice dentistry in lieu of disciplinary action by a dental regulatory board in another jurisdiction in the United States for an act that occurred in that jurisdiction and that constitutes unprofessional conduct pursuant to this chapter.D. The board shall suspend an application for a license, for license renewal or for a restricted permit if the applicant is currently under investigation by a dental regulatory board in another jurisdiction. The board shall not issue or deny a license to the applicant until the investigation is resolved.Amended by L. 2024, ch. 229,s. 3, eff. 9/14/2024.Amended by L. 2022, ch. 59,s. 56, eff. 9/23/2022.