172 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 56, § 003

Current through June 17, 2024

Section 172-56-003 - LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

To obtain a temporary license or an initial license, an individual must submit a complete application provided by the Department, provide documentation demonstrating that the applicant meets the licensing requirements of Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 38-1117 or 38-1120, Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-131, 172 NAC 10, and these regulations.

003.01EXAMINATION. Applicants must meet the requirements of Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-1117 by:

(A) Passage of the Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations (JCNDE) licensure examination with a score of 75 or above or equivalent as approved by the Board;

(B) Passage of the practical examination with the score of 75 or above on each part of the examination within the past 5 years; and

(C) Passage of the jurisprudence examination with a score of 75 or above.

003.02EXPERIENCE. Applicants applying for an initial license or a temporary license on the basis of a credential in another jurisdiction must meet the requirements set for in 172 NAC 56-003.01 except for subsection 003.01(B).

003.03RECIPROCITY. To obtain a license based on reciprocity, an applicant must submit a complete application provided by the Department and provide documentation demonstrating that the applicant meets the requirements of Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-129.02, 172 NAC 10, and this chapter.

003.04RESIDENCY. All applicants receiving a license pursuant to 172 NAC 56-003.03 must submit documentation of establishing residency in Nebraska as required by Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-129.02. Such documentation must be submitted within 90 days of establishment of residency and consist of a rental or lease agreement with the signature of the owner or landlord and the applicant, a deed or title to residential real property with the name of the applicant as an owner, or documents with the name and address of the applicant such as mortgage bills, home utility bills, medical or employee documents or similar documents that show the applicant residing in Nebraska.

172 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 56, § 003

Amended effective 12/23/2020

Amended effective 6/2/2024