(a) In addition to the general qualifications for licensure
contained in §103.1 of this chapter (relating to General Qualifications
for Licensure), an applicant for temporary dental hygienist licensure
by credentials must present proof that the applicant:
(1) Is currently licensed in good standing in another
state, the District of Columbia, or territory of the United States,
provided that such licensure followed successful completion of a dental
hygiene clinical examination administered by another state or regional
examining board;
(2) Is endorsed by the state board of dentistry that
has jurisdiction over the current practice. Such endorsement is established
by providing a copy under seal of the applicant's current license,
and by a certified statement that the applicant has current good standing
in said jurisdiction;
(3) Is currently employed by a nonprofit corporation
that is organized under the Texas Non Profit Corporation Act, and
that accepts Medicaid reimbursement;
(4) Has completed 12 hours of continuing education
taken within the 12 months preceding the date the licensure application
is received by the Board. All hours shall be taken in accordance with
the requirements for continuing education as mandated by Chapter 104
of this title (relating to Continuing Education); and
(5) Has successfully passed background checks for criminal
or fraudulent activities, to include information from: the National
Practitioner Data Bank, the Healthcare Integrity and Protection Data
Bank and/or the American Association of Dental Boards (AADB) Clearinghouse
for Disciplinary Action.
(b) A license granted under this section is valid only
for practice as an employee of the non-profit corporation named on
the application.
(c) A dental hygienist holding a temporary license
issued under this section may renew the license by submitting a renewal
application and paying all required fees.
(d) A dental hygienist holding a temporary license
may obtain a license under the provisions of §103.3 of this chapter
(relating to Licensure by Credentials) when the dental hygienist meets
the practice requirements set forth in that section, by requesting
in writing that the Board issue such license and by paying a fee equal
to the difference between the application fee charged under §103.3
of this chapter and the application fee charged under this section.
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Source Note: The provisions of this §103.4 adopted to be effective September 21, 2004, 29 TexReg 9003; amended to be effective May 19, 2010, 35 TexReg 3814; amended to be effective May 29, 2013, 38 TexReg 3345; amended to be effective June 25, 2020, 45 TexReg 4200 |