Arkansas Administrative Code
Agency 038 - Board of Dental Examiners
Rule 038.00.15-002 - Article VIII: Requirements for Licensure of Dentists and Dental Hygienists
Universal Citation: AR Admin Rules 038.00.15-002
Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 2, February 2024
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.
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 and reflect the awarding of a degree.
4. 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.
5. Satisfactory
completion of a clinical examination, which will be administered by the
Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners or any regional testing agency whose
examination is accepted by the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners for the
initial licensure of a dentist. Satisfactory completion shall mean a minimum
score of 75% on each segment of the examination.
6. Completion of other forms as requested by
the Board.
7. A copy of a
certificate showing current Healthcare 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.
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 Dental
Accreditation.
3. Final transcript
of grades from the school of dental hygiene sent directly from the school to
the Board office. Transcript must bear the school seal and reflect the awarding
of a degree.
4. Successful
completion of the National Board examination for Dental Hygiene, 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.
5. Satisfactory completion of a clinical
examination, which will be administered by the Arkansas State Board of Dental
Examiners or any regional testing agency whose examination is accepted by the
ASBDE for the initial licensure of dental hygienists. Satisfactory completion
shall mean a minimum score of 75% on each segment of the examination.
6. Completion of other forms as requested by
the Board.
7. A copy of a
certificate showing current Healthcare Provider Level cardiopulmonary
resuscitation (CPR) certification.
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