Current through September 25, 2024
Section 12 AAC 28.951 - Dental licensure by credentials(a) The board will issue a license by credentials to practice dentistry to an applicant who meets the requirements of AS 08.36.110, 08.36.234 and this section.(b) An applicant for a license under this section shall submit to the department (1) a complete, notarized application on a form provided by the department;(2) the applicable fees established in 12 AAC 02.190;(3) an authorization from the applicant for release of the applicant's records to the department;(4) an affidavit from the applicant that lists the license number and name of the jurisdiction for all dental licenses that the applicant holds or has ever held in any jurisdiction;(5) verification of the status of the applicant's registration with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), sent directly to the department from DEA, even if the applicant is not currently registered with the DEA;(7) if the applicant holds a valid federal Drug Enforcement Administration registration number, verification that the applicant has completed not less than two hours of education in pain management and opioid use and addiction within the two years before the date of application;(8) a copy of a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) techniques that meets the requirements of 12 AAC 28.920;(9) a copy of the applicant's certificate from the American Dental Association Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations verifying successful passage of the National Board Dental Examination Part I and Part II, or the Integrated National Board Dental Examination;(10) an affidavit from the applicant stating the applicant is not impaired to an extent that affects the applicant's ability to practice dentistry;(11) as required under 12 AAC 28.908(b), a statement from the applicant certifying the applicant will adhere to the ethical standards specified in 12 AAC 28.905(b); and(c) In addition to the requirements of (a) and (b) of this section, an applicant for a license under this section shall arrange for and ensure submission of (1) if the applicant is or has ever been employed as a dentist with a federal agency, verification of the current status and disciplinary history from each federal agency where the applicant is or has been employed, sent directly to the department from the agency;(3) verification of the applicant's status and complete information regarding any disciplinary action or investigation taken or pending from all licensing jurisdictions where the applicant holds or has ever held a dental license, sent directly to the department from the licensing jurisdiction;(6) an official transcript sent directly to the department from a dental school verifying a dental degree from a school that meets the requirements of 12 AAC 28.938.(d) In addition to the requirements of this section, an applicant for! dental license must document completion of the jurisprudence examination prepared by the board, covering the provisions of AS 08.32, AS 08.36, and this chapter relating to the practice of dentistry, with a passing score of at least 70 percent.(g) The personal interview of the applicant required in AS 08.36.234(d) must be completed.Eff. 2/18/93, Register 125; am 2/4/94, Register 129; am 2/22/98, Register 145; am 1/28/2000, Register 153; am 8/15/2001, Register 159; am 1/22/2004, Register 169; am 5/5/2006, Register 178; am 10/19/2008, Register 188; am 12/15/2013, Register 208, January 2014; am 3/11/2016, Register 217, April 2016; am 9/26/2018, Register 227, October 2018; am 5/1/2019, Register 230, April 2019; am 3/5/2020, Register 233, April 2020; am 2/19/2021, Register 237, April 2021; am 5/14/2022, Register 242, July 2022; am 3/5/2023, Register 245, April 2023