A dentist may announce additional credentials in an area of dental
practice not recognized as a specialty by the American Dental Association
(ADA), or the State Board of Dental Examiners (SBDE), provided that:
(1) the organization granting the credentials is recognized
as a bona fide specialty accrediting organization by the ADA and the SBDE;
(2) the organization granting the credentials grants certification
or diplomate status based on:
(A) the dentist's successful completion of a formal, full-time
advanced education program of at least twelve (12) months duration;
(B) the dentist's training and experience;
(C) successful completion of an oral and written examination
based on psychometric principles.
(3) The following disclaimer appears in a reasonably clear
and visible manner compared to the announcement of the status; "(Name of announced
area of dental practice) is not recognized as a specialty area by the American
Dental Association or the State Board of Dental Examiners."
(4) The announcement shall also state that the services are
being provided by a general dentist.
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