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§ 810. Renewal of license

(a) Each dentist licensed to practice by the board shall apply biennially for the renewal of a license. One month prior to the renewal date, the office of professional regulation shall send to each licensee a license renewal application form and a notice of the date on which existing license will expire. The licensee shall file the application for license renewal and pay a renewal fee. In order to be eligible for renewal, an applicant shall document completion of no fewer than 30 hours of board-approved continuing professional education which shall include emergency office procedures courses during the two-year licensing period preceding renewal. This provision shall apply only to renewals after an applicant's initial two years of practice in Vermont.

(b) A person who practices dentistry or works as a dental hygienist or dental assistant and who fails to renew a license or registration, or who fails to pay an interim billing fee increase approved by the legislature in accordance with the provisions of this section is an illegal practitioner and shall forfeit the right to practice until reinstated by the board.

(c) Any dentist or dental hygienist who has not been in active practice for a period of five years or more shall be required to show proof of proficiency to the board and upon fulfilling the requirements of section 812 of this title, may be reinstated by the board.

(d) Each dental hygienist licensed to practice by the board shall apply biennially for the renewal of a license. In order to be eligible for renewal, an applicant shall complete at least 12 hours of continuing professional education, approved by the board by rule, during the preceding two-year period, including a course in emergency office procedures. A renewal application form shall be sent as provided under subsection (a) of this section, together with the renewal fee.

(e) Each dentist and dental hygienist shall pay the following fees:

(1) Applications

dentist $ 225.00

dental hygienist $ 150.00

dental assistant $ 60.00

(2) Biennial renewal

dentist $ 355.00

dental hygienist $ 125.00

dental assistant $ 75.00

(f) Interim billing fee increase. Each dentist and dental hygienist and dental assistant who renewed his or her license or registration in 2003 or has been granted initial licensure or registration since July 1, 2003 shall pay the following one-time interim billing fee or be subject to subsection (b) of this section and section 812 of this title:

(1) dentist $ 90.00

(2) dental hygienist $ 55.00

(3) dental assistant $ 35.00

(Amended 1969, No. 81, § 18; 1975, No. 118, § 76; 1977, No. 255 (Adj. Sess.), § 2; 1989, No. 250 (Adj. Sess.), § 26; 1991, No. 167 (Adj. Sess.), § 20; No. 237 (Adj. Sess.); 1999, No. 49, § 172; 2003, No. 70 (Adj. Sess.), § 17, eff. March 1, 2004; 2005, No. 72, § 9; 2005, No. 148 (Adj. Sess.), § 7.)

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Statutes > Vermont > Title-26 > Chapter-13 > 810

§ 810. Renewal of license

(a) Each dentist licensed to practice by the board shall apply biennially for the renewal of a license. One month prior to the renewal date, the office of professional regulation shall send to each licensee a license renewal application form and a notice of the date on which existing license will expire. The licensee shall file the application for license renewal and pay a renewal fee. In order to be eligible for renewal, an applicant shall document completion of no fewer than 30 hours of board-approved continuing professional education which shall include emergency office procedures courses during the two-year licensing period preceding renewal. This provision shall apply only to renewals after an applicant's initial two years of practice in Vermont.

(b) A person who practices dentistry or works as a dental hygienist or dental assistant and who fails to renew a license or registration, or who fails to pay an interim billing fee increase approved by the legislature in accordance with the provisions of this section is an illegal practitioner and shall forfeit the right to practice until reinstated by the board.

(c) Any dentist or dental hygienist who has not been in active practice for a period of five years or more shall be required to show proof of proficiency to the board and upon fulfilling the requirements of section 812 of this title, may be reinstated by the board.

(d) Each dental hygienist licensed to practice by the board shall apply biennially for the renewal of a license. In order to be eligible for renewal, an applicant shall complete at least 12 hours of continuing professional education, approved by the board by rule, during the preceding two-year period, including a course in emergency office procedures. A renewal application form shall be sent as provided under subsection (a) of this section, together with the renewal fee.

(e) Each dentist and dental hygienist shall pay the following fees:

(1) Applications

dentist $ 225.00

dental hygienist $ 150.00

dental assistant $ 60.00

(2) Biennial renewal

dentist $ 355.00

dental hygienist $ 125.00

dental assistant $ 75.00

(f) Interim billing fee increase. Each dentist and dental hygienist and dental assistant who renewed his or her license or registration in 2003 or has been granted initial licensure or registration since July 1, 2003 shall pay the following one-time interim billing fee or be subject to subsection (b) of this section and section 812 of this title:

(1) dentist $ 90.00

(2) dental hygienist $ 55.00

(3) dental assistant $ 35.00

(Amended 1969, No. 81, § 18; 1975, No. 118, § 76; 1977, No. 255 (Adj. Sess.), § 2; 1989, No. 250 (Adj. Sess.), § 26; 1991, No. 167 (Adj. Sess.), § 20; No. 237 (Adj. Sess.); 1999, No. 49, § 172; 2003, No. 70 (Adj. Sess.), § 17, eff. March 1, 2004; 2005, No. 72, § 9; 2005, No. 148 (Adj. Sess.), § 7.)


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Statutes > Vermont > Title-26 > Chapter-13 > 810

§ 810. Renewal of license

(a) Each dentist licensed to practice by the board shall apply biennially for the renewal of a license. One month prior to the renewal date, the office of professional regulation shall send to each licensee a license renewal application form and a notice of the date on which existing license will expire. The licensee shall file the application for license renewal and pay a renewal fee. In order to be eligible for renewal, an applicant shall document completion of no fewer than 30 hours of board-approved continuing professional education which shall include emergency office procedures courses during the two-year licensing period preceding renewal. This provision shall apply only to renewals after an applicant's initial two years of practice in Vermont.

(b) A person who practices dentistry or works as a dental hygienist or dental assistant and who fails to renew a license or registration, or who fails to pay an interim billing fee increase approved by the legislature in accordance with the provisions of this section is an illegal practitioner and shall forfeit the right to practice until reinstated by the board.

(c) Any dentist or dental hygienist who has not been in active practice for a period of five years or more shall be required to show proof of proficiency to the board and upon fulfilling the requirements of section 812 of this title, may be reinstated by the board.

(d) Each dental hygienist licensed to practice by the board shall apply biennially for the renewal of a license. In order to be eligible for renewal, an applicant shall complete at least 12 hours of continuing professional education, approved by the board by rule, during the preceding two-year period, including a course in emergency office procedures. A renewal application form shall be sent as provided under subsection (a) of this section, together with the renewal fee.

(e) Each dentist and dental hygienist shall pay the following fees:

(1) Applications

dentist $ 225.00

dental hygienist $ 150.00

dental assistant $ 60.00

(2) Biennial renewal

dentist $ 355.00

dental hygienist $ 125.00

dental assistant $ 75.00

(f) Interim billing fee increase. Each dentist and dental hygienist and dental assistant who renewed his or her license or registration in 2003 or has been granted initial licensure or registration since July 1, 2003 shall pay the following one-time interim billing fee or be subject to subsection (b) of this section and section 812 of this title:

(1) dentist $ 90.00

(2) dental hygienist $ 55.00

(3) dental assistant $ 35.00

(Amended 1969, No. 81, § 18; 1975, No. 118, § 76; 1977, No. 255 (Adj. Sess.), § 2; 1989, No. 250 (Adj. Sess.), § 26; 1991, No. 167 (Adj. Sess.), § 20; No. 237 (Adj. Sess.); 1999, No. 49, § 172; 2003, No. 70 (Adj. Sess.), § 17, eff. March 1, 2004; 2005, No. 72, § 9; 2005, No. 148 (Adj. Sess.), § 7.)