Section 43-28-16.2 - License renewals1. Licenses expire on December thirty-first of every odd-numbered year.2. Licenses may be renewed by December thirty-first of the odd-numbered year by submitting a renewal application, a renewal fee established by the board by rule, and proof of completion of the continuing education requirements established by the board by rule, provided the dentist's license is not revoked or grounds for denial under section 43-28-18 do not exist.3. If the renewal application, renewal fee, and proof of completion of continuing education are not received by December thirty-first of the odd-numbered year, the license expires and the dentist may not practice dentistry.4. Within sixty days after December thirty-first of the odd-numbered year, an expired license may be renewed by submitting the renewal application, renewal fee, proof of completion of continuing education, and a late fee established by the board by rule.5. If the renewal application, renewal fee, proof of completion of continuing education, and late fee are not received within sixty days after December thirty-first of the odd-numbered year, the license may not be renewed, and the dentist must apply for and meet the requirements for licensure to be granted a license.6. The board may extend the renewal deadlines for a dentist providing proof of medical or other hardship rendering the dentist unable to meet the deadline.