Current through the 2023 Regular Session
Section 37-4-341 - Licensure of out-of-state volunteer dentists and dental hygienists without examination(1) The board may issue a restricted temporary license to a nonresident dentist or dental hygienist, without examination, to practice in a clinic listed in 37-4-103(6) if the applicant: (a) has graduated from a dental or dental hygiene program or school accredited by the commission on dental accreditation;(b) is currently licensed in another state as an actively practicing dentist or dental hygienist; and(c) is in good standing and does not have a disciplinary action pending in the other state.(2) A dentist or dental hygienist holding a restricted temporary license under this section: (a) may not receive monetary or other compensation for providing services; and(b) may serve only those persons served by the clinics listed in 37-4-103(6).(3) An application for a restricted temporary license must be submitted on a form approved by the board.(4) The board shall issue a restricted temporary license within 45 calendar days of receipt of a completed application that demonstrates that the applicant meets the requirements of this section. A restricted temporary license may be renewed annually.(5) A restricted temporary license is not intended as a means to allow an applicant to practice in this state before a permanent license is granted or as a means to obtain a permanent license when the applicant does not otherwise meet the requirements for permanent licensure.(6) The board may adopt rules to implement this section, including but not limited to rules to: (a) establish the scope of practice for a dentist or dental hygienist practicing with a restricted temporary license;(b) establish a limitation on the number of days a dentist or dental hygienist may practice with a restricted temporary license during any 12-month period; and(c) set fees for issuance of the restricted temporary license that must be commensurate with costs.Amended by Laws 2019, Ch. 195,Sec. 4, eff. 10/1/2019.En. Sec. 1, Ch. 315, L. 2009.