Section 12.28.951. 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; and  
		(6) copies of certificates showing the applicant has completed 48 hours of continuing education during the three years immediately preceding the date of application as required under 12 AAC 28.410.  
	(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 the results of a level II Professional Background Information Services (PBIS) credentials review conducted by PBIS, sent directly to the department from PBIS. The credential review must include  
		(1) repealed 12/15/2013;  
		(2) a copy of a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) techniques that meets the requirements of 12 AAC 28.920;  
		(3) a copy of the applicant's certificate of examination documenting graduation from a dental school accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association, or its successor agency, and a copy of the applicant's certificate from the American Dental Association Joint Commission on National Dental Examination that the applicant has passed the written examination given by the commission;  
		(4) an affidavit from the applicant stating the applicant is not impaired to an extent that affects the applicant's ability to practice dentistry;  
		(5) 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);  
		(6) an affidavit from the applicant documenting that during the five years immediately preceding application  
			(A) the dates and locations where the applicant has practiced dentistry;  
			(B) the applicant has been in active clinical practice documenting at least 5,000 hours;  
		(7) repealed 3/11/2016;   
		(8) 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;  
		(9) a certification from the applicable licensing jurisdiction or testing agency, that verifies that a state, territory, or region of the United States where the applicant passed a written and clinical dental examination and has been licensed to practice dentistry has, at the time the applicant applies for licensure by credentials in this state, licensing requirements at least generally equivalent to those of this state;  
		(10) 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;  
		(11) affidavits from three licensed dentists documenting the applicant has been in active clinical practice for at least 5,000 hours during the five years immediately preceding the date of application;  
		(12) three professional references from licensed dentists that reflect clinical skills that meet the standard of care, ability to exercise sound professional judgment, and professional ethics that meet the code established by the American Dental Association's Principles of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct adopted by reference in 12 AAC 28.905(b).  
	(d)  In addition to the requirements of this section, an applicant for a 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.  
	(e)  To determine whether the examination portion of the licensing requirements of another jurisdiction are generally equivalent to those of this state, the examinations for licensure in that jurisdiction must include at least six of the following subject areas and their components or characteristics:  
		(1) periodontics; clinical abilities testing;  
		(2) endodontics; clinical abilities testing;  
		(3) amalgam; clinical abilities testing;  
		(4) cast gold; clinical abilities testing;  
		(5) prosthetics; written or clinical abilities testing;  
		(6) oral diagnosis; written or clinical abilities testing;  
		(7) other restorative procedure; clinical abilities testing;  
		(8) standardization and calibration of examiners and anonymity between candidates and grading examiners.  
	(f)  If the licensing requirements of another jurisdiction are determined to not be generally equivalent to those of this state because a subject area specified in (e)(1) - (7) of this section was not included in the other jurisdiction's licensing examination, the board will determine if the applicant meets the requirements for that subject area.  
	(g)  The personal interview of the applicant required in AS 08.36.234(d) will be scheduled as provided in 12 AAC 28.915.  
	(h)  In this section, "clinical abilities testing" means an examination that  
		(1) evaluates a candidate's performance of a procedure or portion of a procedure;  
		(2) is conducted for the purpose of demonstrating an acceptable level of practical skill in a subject; and  
		(3) uses a live patient, laboratory simulation, or interactive computer simulation.  

Authorities

08.36.070;08.36.110;08.36.234

Notes

Reference

12 AAC 28.915

Authority

AS 08.36.070 AS 08.36.110 AS 08.36.234 Editor's note: An application for a Professional Background Information Services (PBIS) credential review under 12 AAC 28.951(c) may be obtained from Professional Background Information Services, 23460 North 19th Avenue, Suite 225, Phoenix, AZ 85027; telephone: [phone].

History

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; am 3/11/2016, Register 217

References

12.28.951