[§448-8.5]  Continuing education
requirements.  The board shall adopt a program of continuing education for
dentists and a program of continuing education for dental hygienists.  After
January 1, 2002, at the time of reregistration of license as a dentist or
dental hygienist, each licensee shall present to the board evidence of
compliance with the program of continuing education applicable to their
profession.  Failure to reregister and present evidence of compliance shall
constitute a forfeiture of license, which may be restored only upon written
application therefor and payment to the board of a restoration fee. [L 1999, c
97, §2]