Arkansas Administrative Code
Agency 038 - Board of Dental Examiners
Rule 038.00.09-005 - Article VIII - Licensure Requirements of Dential Hygienists
Universal Citation: AR Admin Rules 038.00.09-005
Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 2, February 2024
ARTICLE VIII REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE OF DENTISTS AND DENTAL HYGIENISTS
A. A dentist who desires to practice his/her
profession in the State of Arkansas under Arkansas Code Annotated §
17-82-304
may apply to the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners for a license to
practice pursuant to the following requirements:
1. Completion of a Board application with
photograph taken within the last six months, signed on the last page before a
Notary Public.
2. Be a graduate of
a school for the education and training of dentists approved by the Board and
accredited by the American Dental Association, Commission on Dental
Accreditation.
3. Final transcript
of grades from the school of dentistry sent directly from the school to the
Board office. Transcript must bear the school seal.
4. Copy of diploma reflecting graduation from
a school of dentistry.
5.
Successful completion of the National Board Examination for Dentistry,
administered by the Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations. A copy of
the results must be sent directly from the Joint Commission to the Board
office. Copies of the card will not be accepted. Successful completion shall
mean a minimum of 75% on each segment of the examination.
6. Satisfactory completion of a clinical
examination, which will be administered by the Southern Regional Testing
Agency. Satisfactory completion shall mean a minimum score of 75% on each
segment of the examination.
7.
Completion of other forms as requested by the Board.
8. A copy of a certificate showing current
health care provider level cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
certification.
B. A
dental hygienist who desires to practice his/her profession in the State of
Arkansas under Arkansas Code Annotated §
17-82-306
may apply to the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners for a license to
practice pursuant to the following requirements:
1. Completion of a Board application with
photograph taken within the last six months, signed on the last page before a
Notary Public.
2. Be a graduate of
a school for the education and training of dental hygienists approved by the
Board and accredited by the American Dental Association, Commission
on
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