Rule III.  Licensure of Dentists and Dental Hygienists
(Amended December 2, 2002), (Amended on Emergency Basis July 7, 2004), (amended april 22, 2009)
B.  Licensing by Examination for Dentists
1.  Each applicant shall submit with the application and fee, in sealed original envelopes directly from the institution supplying the documentation, the following credentials and qualifications for review and approval by the Board.
f.  Demonstration of current clinical competency and professional ability by evidence of one of the following.
I.  Graduation within the past 12 months with a DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school or college which at the time of the applicant’s graduation was accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation.
II.  Engaged in the active clinical practice of dentistry for at least one year of the five years immediately preceding the application.  Persons who have participated in a residency or intern program during this time will be evaluated on a case by case basis.
III.  Engaged in teaching dentistry in an accredited program for at least one year of the five years immediately preceding the application.
IV.  Engaged in service as a dentist in the military for at least one year of the five years immediately preceding the application as documented by a report from a senior officer with a recommendation and verification of clinical experience.
v.    Submitting proof to the Board of passing, within one year of the application, a regional or state clinical examination.
vi.  Submitting proof of an evaluation, completed by an ADA accredited dental/dental hygiene institution within one year of the application, which certifies the applicant’s proficiency as equivalent to the current school graduate.   The plan must be submitted and be pre-approved by the Board.