Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 24 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY
Chapter 24.138 - BOARD OF DENTISTRY
Subchapter 24.138.5 - Licensing
Rule 24.138.511 - LICENSURE OF DENTURISTS

Universal Citation: MT Admin Rules 24.138.511

Current through Register Vol. 18, September 20, 2024

(1) Denturist license applicants must have:

(a) passed:
(i) a board-approved written denturist examination; and

(ii) a board-approved clinical/practical denturist examination;

(b) completed formal training of not less than two years at an educational institution accredited by a national or regional accrediting agency recognized by the Montana state Board of Regents; and

(c) completed a clinical internship of at least one year, but no more than two years, under the direct supervision of a licensed denturist.

(2) The clinical internship must consist of 2000 clock hours of training and performance as follows:

(a) 36 hours minimum in:
(i) patient charting;

(ii) operatory sanitation;

(iii) oral examination;

(iv) impressions, preliminary and final (pour models, custom trays);

(v) processing (wax up, flask boil out, packing, grind-polish); and

(vi) delivery-post adjustment;

(b) 12 hours minimum in:
(i) bite registrations;

(ii) articulations;

(iii) set ups; and

(iv) try ins;

(c) 48 hours minimum in:
(i) tooth repairs; and

(ii) broken or fractured plates or partials; and

(d) 24 units of processed relines (one plate - one unit).

AUTH: 37-1-131, 37-29-201, MCA; IMP: 37-1-131, 37-29-201, 37-29-302, 37-29-303, 37-29-306, MCA

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