Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 2, February 2024
1. By the
authority of Arkansas Code Annotate §
17-82-308,
a dentist who desires to practice his profession in the State of Arkansas may
apply in writing to the State Board of Dental Examiners for a license by
credentials pursuant to the following requirements:
1. Applicant must be a graduate of an
American Dental Association (ADA) accredited school, currently licensed in the
state from which he is applying, and must have practiced continuously for a
period of five years immediately prior to applying. The applicant may have
participated in post-graduate dental/medical education programs during the five
years in order to satisfy the five year practice requirement.
2. Applicant must file with the Board a
completed Arkansas Dental License by Credentials Application approved by the
Board.
3. Applicant must request
and authorize schools to provide the Board with an official transcript with
school seal from the school of dentistry which issued D.D.S. or D.M.D. degree
and have the school send same directly from the school to the Board
office.
4. Applicant must be
responsible for verification forms to be submitted by the State Board form
every state where licensed whether license is current or not. Such forms should
be sent directly from the State Board to this Board office.
5. Applicant must have National Board Exam
Card sent from the Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations office with
said exam card reflecting passage of the National Board Exam. Photocopies are
not accepted.
6. Applicant must
complete a comprehensive resume on forms furnished by the Board.
7. Applicant must have letter submitted to
the Board from two licensed dentists, practicing in the same locale of the
state from which he is applying, attesting to the applicant's moral character,
standing and ability.
8. Applicant
must have letters from the State and local Dental Association Peer Review
Committee (if there is one) submitted setting forth information of record
concerning the applicant.
9. Drug
Enforcement Administration (DEA) clearance and National Practitioner Data Bank
inquiry will be initiated by the Board office.
10. Applicant must submit to the Board office
a copy of a certificate showing current healthcare provider level of
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificate and last two years history of
continuing education.
11. Each
applicant must supply to the Board a signed letter of intention to practice in
this State within one year of receiving his license.
12. Applicant must pass the Arkansas
Jurisprudence exam with a score of 75% as administered by the Board.
13. Applicant must submit a fee (to be
determined by the Board) to the Board office with the application.
The application, resume, and all other supporting material shall
be reviewed by the Board. The applicant shall present herself or himself before
the Board at a time and place designated by the Board for a jurisprudence
examination and a personal interview. The Board will review the application,
resume, and all supporting material, as well as the result of the Jurisprudence
Exam, and will approve or deny the application for licensure.
2. By the authority of Arkansas
Code Annotated §
17-82-308,
a dental hygienist who desires to practice his profession in the State of
Arkansas may apply in writing to the State Board of Dental Examiners for a
license by credentials pursuant to the following requirements:
1. Applicant must be a graduate of an
American Dental Association (ADA) accredited school, currently licensed in the
state from which he is applying, and must have practiced continuously for a
period of five years immediately prior to applying. The applicant may have
participated in post-graduate dental related education program during the five
years in order to satisfy the five year practice requirement.
2. Applicant must file with the Board a
completed Arkansas Dental Hygiene License by Credentials Applications approved
by the Board.
3. Applicant must
request and authorize schools to provide an official transcript with school
seal from the school of dental hygiene which issued certificate or degree and
have the school send same directly from the school to the Board
office.
4. Applicant must be
responsible for verification forms to be submitted by the State Board from
every state where licensed, whether license is current or not. Such forms
should be sent directly from the state Board to this Board office.
5. Applicant must have the National Board
Exam Card sent form the Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations to the
Board office. Said exam cards must reflect passage of the National Board Exam.
Photocopies are not accepted.
6.
Applicant must complete a comprehensive resume on forms furnished by the
Board.
7. Applicant must have
letters submitted to the Board from two licensed dentists, practicing in the
same locale of the state from which he is applying, attesting to the
applicant's moral character, standing, and ability.
8. Applicant must submit to the Board office
a copy of certificate showing current healthcare provider level of
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificate and last two years history of
continuing education.
9. Applicant
must supply to the Board a signed letter of intention to practice in this state
within one year of receiving his license.
10. Applicant must pass the Jurisprudence
Exam with a score of 75% as administered by the Board.
11. Applicant must submit a fee (to be
determined by the Board) to the Board office with the application.
The application, resume, and all other supporting material shall
be reviewed by the Board. The applicant shall present herself or himself before
the Board at a time and place designated by the Board for a jurisprudence
examination and a personal interview. The Board will review the application,
resume, and all supporting material, as well as the result of the Jurisprudence
Exam, and will approve or deny the application for licensure.