Nev. Admin. Code § 631.090

Current through December 31, 2024
Section 631.090 - Examination for license to practice dentistry
1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 622.090, in fulfillment of the statutory requirements of paragraph (b) of subsection 1 of NRS 631.240, an applicant taking the clinical examination approved by the Board and the American Board of Dental Examiners or the clinical examination administered by the Western Regional Examining Board must:
(a) Pass the Dental Simulated Clinical Examination or a comparable examination administered by the Western Regional Examining Board, as applicable;
(b) Demonstrate proficiency in endodontics as the organization administering the clinical examination requires;
(c) Demonstrate proficiency in fixed prosthodontics as the organization administering the clinical examination requires;
(d) Demonstrate proficiency in restorative dentistry as the organization administering the clinical examination requires;
(e) Demonstrate proficiency in periodontics as the organization administering the clinical examination requires; and
(f) Perform such other procedures as the Board requires.
2. The Board may require an applicant for licensure to practice dentistry, dental hygiene or dental therapy to pass such additional examinations for licensure as the Board may prescribe if the applicant:
(a) Has been previously licensed in this State and has not held such a license for 2 years or more, including, without limitation, because the license was revoked or voluntarily surrendered; and
(b) Has not maintained an active practice outside of this State, including, without limitation, because his or her license to practice in another jurisdiction has been suspended, revoked, surrendered or because of any other order by a competent authority of another jurisdiction.

Nev. Admin. Code § 631.090

Bd. of Dental Exam'rs, § XII, eff. 7-21-82-NAC A 12-15-87; R169-01, 4-5-2002; R159-08, 4-23-2009; A by R143-17AP, eff. 5/16/2018; A by R072-22A, eff. 11/1/2024

NRS 631.190, 631.240