Code of Maine Rules
02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION
313 - BOARD OF DENTAL PRACTICE
Chapter 17 - REQUIREMENTS FOR ESTABLISHING A BOARD APPROVED DENTAL HYGIENE THERAPY PROGRAM
Section 313-17-II - PROGRAM APPROVAL BY THE BOARD

Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024

A. Dental Hygiene Therapy Program accredited by CODA. For the purpose of this chapter, a dental hygiene therapy program that is accredited by CODA meets the requirements of this chapter.

B. Dental Hygiene Therapy Program not accredited by CODA. For the purposes of this chapter a dental hygiene therapy educational program notaccredited by CODA based on the unavailability of a CODA accreditation process may receive approval from the Board if:

1. The educational institutionis accredited by an agency recognized by the US Department of Education;

2. The educational institutionmeets all requirements of the Maine Department of Education or other state department of education if located in another state;

3. The educational institution has a CODA accredited program in either dental hygiene or pre-doctoral dental program;

4. The educational institution submits a written request and forms prescribed by the Board; and

5. The educational institution and program meet all of the requirements of this chapter.

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