Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 24 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY
Chapter 24.138 - BOARD OF DENTISTRY
Subchapter 24.138.5 - Licensing
Rule 24.138.509 - DENTAL HYGIENE LIMITED ACCESS PERMIT

Universal Citation: MT Admin Rules 24.138.509

Current through Register Vol. 18, September 20, 2024

(1) The board shall issue a limited access permit (LAP) to a Montana licensed dental hygienist who:

(a) possesses an active, unrestricted Montana dental hygiene license;

(b) certifies that the dental hygienist has actively practiced either:
(i) 2400 clinical hours over the last three years; or

(ii) a career total of 3000 hours, with a minimum of 350 hours in each of the last two years;

(c) provides the name of the applicant's current liability insurance carrier, policy number, and expiration date;

(d) acknowledges on the application that the applicant understands which public health facilities are eligible to provide services under a limited access permit pursuant to 37-4-405, MCA;

(e) provides certificates of attendance of completion of 12 additional continuing education credits for the three-year reporting period immediately preceding LAP application pursuant to ARM 24.138.2105; and

(f) submits a completed application and pays all appropriate fees.

(2) In addition to the authorized public health facilities already defined under 37-4-405, MCA, the board identifies the following additional public health facilities and programs where LAP services may be provided:

(a) schools that receive federal funds under Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act;

(b) schools in which at least 65% of the student population is eligible for free or reduced price lunch under federal guidelines;

(c) hospice facilities;

(d) family violence shelters; and

(e) homeless shelters.

AUTH: 37-4-205, 37-4-401, 37-4-405, MCA; IMP: 37-4-401, 37-4-405, MCA

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