Section R156-69-304a - Continuing Education and Certification - Dentist and Dental Hygienist(1) Under Section 58-69-304, each licensed dentist and dental hygienist shall complete at least 30 hours of qualified continuing professional education during each two-year licensure period, to include: (a) for a minimal sedation permit holder, at least two hours specific to the administration of enteral anesthesia-pharmacology and minimal sedation;(b) for a moderate sedation permit holder: (i) at least four didactic hours specific to moderate sedation and anesthesia; and(ii) attestation of successful completion of at least ten sedation cases; and(c) for a deep sedation permit holder: (i) at least eight didactic hours specific to general anesthesia; and(ii) attestation of successful completion of at least 30 sedation cases.(2) Under Subsections 58-1-203(1)(g) and 58-69-301(4), an applicant for renewal or reinstatement of licensure shall hold current CPR-BLS, ACLS, or PALS certification as required by the license and permit classification to qualify for reinstatement or renewal, but the applicant's recertification hours do not count toward the applicant's 30 required hours of continuing professional education.(3) Qualified continuing professional education hours for licensees who have not been licensed for the entire two-year period shall be prorated from the date of licensure.(4) Continuing education under this section shall:(a) be relevant to the licensee's professional practice;(b) be prepared and presented by individuals who are qualified by education, training, and experience to provide dental and dental hygiene continuing education; and(c) have a method of verification of attendance and completion.(5) Credit for continuing education shall be recognized as follows: (a) unlimited hours for continuing education completed in blocks of time of not less than 50 minutes in formally established classroom courses, seminars, lectures, conferences, or training sessions that comply with Subsection (4) and are approved by, conducted by or under sponsorship of: (i) a government agency, including the Division of Professional Licensing;(ii) recognized universities and colleges, or an accredited dental, dental hygiene, or dental postgraduate program;(iii) professional associations, societies, and organizations representing a licensed profession whose program objectives relate to the practice of dentistry and dental hygiene; or(iv) the ADA or any subgroup, the ADHA or any subgroup, a recognized health care professional association or a peer study club;(b) a maximum of ten hours per two-year period may be recognized for teaching continuing education relevant to dentistry and dental hygiene;(c) a maximum of 15 hours per two-year period may be recognized for continuing education that is provided online or through home study with an examination and a completion certificate; and(d) a maximum of three hours per two-year period may be recognized for continuing education in practice and office management.(6) A licensee may fulfill up to 15% of the licensee's continuing professional education requirement by providing direct patient care volunteer services at a qualified location under Section 58-13-3. For every four documented hours of volunteer services, the licensee may earn one hour of continuing education.(7) A licensee shall maintain documentation sufficient to prove compliance with this section for two years after the end of the renewal cycle for which the continuing professional education is due.(8) The Division may defer or waive continuing professional education requirements for a licensee under Section R156-1-308d.Utah Admin. Code R156-69-304a
Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2020-06, effective 3/10/2020Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-07, effective 3/27/2023