Current through August 26, 2024
(1) REQUIREMENTS FOR RENEWAL; DENTISTS. To
renew a license a dentist shall, by October 1 of the odd-numbered year
following initial licensure and every 2 years thereafter, file with the board
all of the following:
(a) An application for
renewal on a form prescribed by the department.
(b) The fee authorized by s.
440.08 (2),
Stats.
(c) Evidence satisfactory to
the board that the licensee has current proficiency in cardiopulmonary
resuscitation, including the use of an automated external defibrillator,
achieved through instruction provided by an individual, organization, or
institution of higher education approved by the Wisconsin department of health
services.
(d) Except as provided in
sub. (4), evidence satisfactory to the board of successful completion of the
continuing education credit hours required under ch. DE 13.
(e) For licensees who hold any sedation
permit under ch. DE 11, evidence satisfactory to the board of current
certification in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support or Pediatric Advanced
Life Support. Pediatric Advanced Life Support is required if treating pediatric
patients and is a sufficient certification by itself if the licensee is
treating both pediatric and adult patients.
(2) REQUIREMENTS FOR RENEWAL; DENTAL
HYGIENISTS. A dental hygienist shall by October 1 of the odd-numbered year
following initial licensure and every 2 years thereafter, meet the requirements
for renewal specified in sub. (1) (a) to (d).
(3) FAILURE TO MEET REQUIREMENTS. A dentist
or dental hygienist who fails to meet the requirements under subs. (1) (a) to
(d) and (2) by the renewal date shall cease and desist from dental or dental
hygiene practice.
(4) NEW
LICENSEES. Dentists and dental hygienists are not required to satisfy the
continuing education requirements under sub. (1) (d) for the first renewal
period following the issuance of their initial licenses.
(5) REQUIREMENTS FOR LATE RENEWAL.
(a) A dentist or dental hygienist who files
an application for renewal of a license within 5 years after the renewal date
may renew his or her license by filing with the board all of the following:
1. An application for renewal on a form
prescribed by the department.
2.
The fee as determined by the department under s.
440.03 (9) (a),
Stats., plus the applicable late renewal fee authorized by s.
440.08 (3),
Stats.
3. Evidence satisfactory to
the board that the licensee has current proficiency in cardiopulmonary
resuscitation, including the use of an automated external defibrillator,
achieved through instruction provided by an individual, organization, or
institution of higher education approved by the department of health
services.
4. Except as provided
under sub. (4), evidence satisfactory to the board of successful completion of
the continuing education credit hours required under ch. DE 13.
5. For licensees who hold any sedation permit
under ch. DE 11, evidence satisfactory to the board of current certification in
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support or Pediatric Advanced Life Support.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support is required if treating pediatric patients and
is a sufficient certification by itself if the licensee is treating both
pediatric and adult patients.
(b) This paragraph does not apply to dentists
or dental hygienists who have unmet disciplinary requirements. A dentist or
dental hygienist renewing the license after 5 years shall do all of the
following:
1. Pay the renewal fee as
determined by the department under s.
440.03 (9) (a),
Stats., and the late renewal fee.
2. Submit evidence satisfactory to the board
the applicant has current proficiency in cardiopulmonary resuscitation,
including the use of an automated external defibrillator achieved through
instruction provided by an individual, organization, or institution of higher
education approved by the Wisconsin department of health services.
3. Provide evidence of one of the following:
a. An active license in good standing in
another state.
b. If a dentist,
successful completion of a board approved testing service examination within
one year of renewal.
c. If a dental
hygienist, successful completion of a board approved testing service
examination within one year of renewal.
d. Completion of a one year general practice
residency within one year of renewal.
e. Completion of a clinical education program
approved by the board.
4.
For licensees who hold any sedation permit under ch. DE 11, evidence
satisfactory to the board of current certification in Advanced Cardiovascular
Life Support or Pediatric Advanced Life Support. Pediatric Advanced Life
Support is required if treating pediatric patients and is a sufficient
certification by itself if the licensee is treating both pediatric and adult
patients.
(6)
REINSTATEMENT. A dentist or dental hygienist who has unmet disciplinary
requirements and failed to renew the license within 5 years or whose license
has been denied at renewal, surrendered or revoked may apply to have the
license reinstated following submission of all of the following:
(a) Evidence of completion of the
requirements in sub. (5) (b) if the license has not been active within 5
years.
(b) Evidence of completion
of the disciplinary requirements, if applicable.
(c) Evidence of rehabilitation or change in
circumstances that indicates reinstatement to practice will not constitute a
danger to the public or a patient.
