Current through Register Vol. 6, March 22, 2024
(1) A completed application must include the
following:
(a) an original score card from
the Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations showing the applicant's
passage of the written examination administered by the Joint Commission on
National Dental Examinations;
(b)
certification of successful passage of a board approved regional clinical
practical examination. Examinations shall be valid for the purpose of initial
licensure for a period of five years from the date of successful passage of the
examination;
(c) verification of
graduation from a dental school accredited by the American Dental Association
Commission on Dental Accreditation, or its successor. Verification must consist
of an original dental school transcript and a diploma. The board may accept a
letter from the dean of the school of dentistry, program director, or the
dean's equivalent attesting to the program of study, and that graduation status
was attained to process the application; however, a license will not be issued
until the transcript is received in the board office;
(d) license verifications from all
jurisdictions where the licensee has held or holds a license;
(e) a copy of a self-query of the National
Practitioner Data Bank;
(f) a copy
of the applicant's current CPR, ACLS, or PALS card;
(g) the jurisprudence examination fee;
and
(h) the application
fee.
(2) The applicant
shall not be physically or mentally impaired by use of addictive drugs,
alcohol, or any other drug or substance, or by mental or physical illness which
in the determination of the board renders the individual unfit or incapable of
practicing dentistry.
(3)
Applicants shall successfully pass the jurisprudence examination with a final
grade of at least 75 percent, prior to issuance of a license.
(4) Application material remains valid for
one year from the time it is received in the office.
AUTH:
37-1-131,
37-4-205, MCA IMP:
37-1-131,
37-4-301,
MCA
