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A dentist desiring renewal of a contracted sedation provider certificate following expiration must submit.... - -submit to the board a completed board-approved renewal application form for an appropriate contracted sedation provider certificate; -submit with the renewal application the applicable nonrefundable renewal fee d -submit payment to the board of the nonrefundable late fee -provide required documentation of current CPR certification; and -not provide dental services to patients under general anesthesia, deep sedation, or moderate sedation until the board issues an appropriate contracted sedation provider certificate to the dentist. What should you include in your application to practice dentistry? - -All forms, credentials, and certifications -Clinical skills examination -photograph -certification of character -anesthesia, sedation, and nitrous oxide (if wanted) What forms, credentials, and certification do you need to submit for a dentistry license? - -application must be form furnished by the board and must be completely filled out -application shall have satisfactory evidence of having graduated from a accredited school of dentistry -The applicant must furnish certification of having passed all parts of a national board examination -An applicant who wants the authority under the license to administer a pharmacological agent for the purpose of general anesthesia, deep sedation, or moderate sedation or to administer nitrous oxide inhalation analgesia must submit proper documentation Who would apply to practice limited dentistry? - Someone who graduated from a noncredited dental program What should the limited dentist applicant submit to the board for credential review? - -pay nonrefundable fee -a completed board-approved evaluation of all international education; -an original or notarized copy of passing board-approved language testing within the previous two years if English is not the applicant's primary language -an original affidavit of licensure -a completed dental questionnaire -a personal letter/curriculum vitae/resume -an original or notarized copy of dental diploma and, if necessary, professional translation -proof of clinical practice in dentistry -an original or notarized copy of other credentials in dentistry and, if necessary, professional translation; -completed board-approved infection control training -an original or notarized copy of National Board Dental Examinations Report (Part I and Part II)
How many times is an applicant allowed to submit credential review to practice as a limited dentistry? - 1 Once credential review has been reviewed to the board for a limited dentist's license how should the applicant be notified? - They will be officially notified by a letter as to whether permission to take the regional clinical examination has been denied or granted by the board. The board may also request that the applicant schedule an interview with the credential review committee, then notify the applicant by letter as to whether permission to take the regional clinical examination has been denied or granted by the committee. If a limited dentist is denied permission to take the reginal clinical exam how long do they have to appeal? - 60 days How long does the limited dentist applicant have to submit evidence of passing the reginal clinical exam? - within 18 months from the receipt date of the board's notification letter granting permission to take the regional clinical examination What happens when a limited dentist applicant fails any part of the reginal clinical exam twice? - may not take it again until the applicant successfully completes additional education provided by an institution accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation. The education must cover all of the subject areas failed by the applicant in each of the two clinical examinations. The applicant may retake the examination only after the institution provides to the board information specifying the areas failed in the previous examinations and the instruction provided to address the areas failed, and certifies that the applicant has successfully completed the instruction. What happens if the limited dentist applicant fails the clinical examination for the third time?
- The licensee is unable to retake the exam What should a limited dentist applicant submit in their application? - -the initial and annual application fees -evidence of having passed a board-approved regional clinical examination within five years preceding the limited license application; -evidence of having passed an examination designed to test knowledge of Minnesota laws relating to the practice of dentistry and the rules of the board within five years preceding the limited license application; -an acceptable written agreement between the applicant and a board-approved Minnesota licensed supervising dentist. -documentation of current CPR certification; -a statement from a licensed physician attesting to the applicant's physical and mental condition completed within 12 months preceding the limited license application; -a statement from a licensed opthalmologist or optometrist attesting to the applicant's visual acuity completed within 12 months preceding the limited license application
business days of the modification. -A supervising dentist must inform the board in writing about the termination of a written agreement with a limited license dentist within 7 business days of the termination. -A supervising dentist must inform the board in writing about any known disciplinary or malpractice proceedings involving the limited license dentist within 7 business days of the proceeding. -The supervising dentist must submit to the board a written performance evaluation of the limited license dentist in regards to employment including practicing clinical dentistry at least 1,100 hours annually, patient care, allied dental personnel, professionalism, billing practices, and make a general recommendation. The supervising dentist's evaluation must be submitted to the board no earlier than 90 days before completion of the limited license dentist's practice period and no later than 7 business days following completion of the limited license dentist's practice period. After the limited dentist licensed is expired or nearly expired they can submit an application for licensure by submitting... - -nonrefundable fees -must submit required documentation of a consecutive and current CPR certification; -shall provide a professional development portfolio for the three consecutive years preceding the license application -must submit a written performance evaluation from each supervising dentist regarding the applicant while practicing as a limited license dentist -must not have been subject to corrective or disciplinary action by the board while holding a limited license during the three consecutive years. How many days before a limited dentist apply for licensure (and after)? - -no sooner than 90 days -no later than 1 year after In order to practice dentistry as a faculty dentist, resident dentist, or a resident dental therapist or hygienist they must be licensed by the board. (T/F) - True The board must license a person as a faculty dentist if... - -the person completes and submits to the board an application furnished by the board; -the person is not otherwise licensed to practice dentistry in Minnesota; -the dean of a school of dentistry accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation certifies to the board, in accordance with the requirements, that the person is a member of the school's faculty and practices dentistry; and -the person has not engaged in behavior for which licensure may be suspended, revoked, limited, modified, or denied on any of the grounds specified in Minnesota Statutes, sections The board must accept an applicant as a faculty dentist if the dean of a school of dentistry accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation provides the board with the following information.... - -the applicant's full name; -the applicant's Social Security number; -the applicant's home and work address;
-a statement that the applicant is a member of the faculty and practices dentistry within the school or its affiliated teaching facilities, but only for purposes of instruction or research; -the dates of the applicant's employment by the school of dentistry; -a statement that the applicant has been notified of the need to be licensed by the board as a faculty dentist; -a statement that the information provided is accurate and complete. When is a faculty dentist terminated? - when the person is no longer practicing dentistry as a member of the faculty of a school of dentistry Who is responsible to inform the board that the faculty dentist is no longer practicing as dentistry as a member of the faculty of a school of dentistry? - Faculty dentist If the faculty dentist fails to inform the board what has he committed? - fraud The board must license a person to practice dentistry as a resident dentist if.... - -the person completes and submits to the board an application furnished by the board; -the person is not otherwise licensed to practice dentistry in Minnesota; -the person provides evidence of having graduated from a dental school; -the person provides evidence of being an enrolled graduate student or a student of an advanced dental education program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation; and -the person has not engaged in behavior for which licensure may be suspended, revoked, limited, modified, or denied A person's license to practice dentistry as a resident dentist is terminated when.... - the person is no longer an enrolled graduate student or a student of an advanced dental education program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation. Who is responsible to inform the board that the resident dentist is no longer enrolled in as a graduate student or a student of an advanced dental education program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation? - Resident Dentist A resident dentist who fails to inform the board as required is deemed to have committed.. - fraud The board must license a person to practice dental therapy or dental hygiene as a resident dental therapist or resident dental hygienist if... - -the person completes and submits to the board an application furnished by the board; -the person provides evidence of being an enrolled graduate student or a student of an advanced dental education program approved by the board; and -the person has not engaged in behavior for which licensure may be suspended, revoked, limited, modified, or denied
-An applicant for licensure as a dentist or dental hygienist must have been in active practice in another state, Canadian province, or United States government service for at least 2, hours within 36 months prior to the board receiving a completed application and must submit at least three references from other practicing dentists. -An applicant must provide evidence of having passed a clinical examination for licensure in another state or Canadian province, where the licensure requirements are substantially equivalent to that of Minnesota. -An applicant shall include a physician's statement attesting to the applicant's physical and mental condition and a statement from a licensed ophthalmologist or optometrist attesting to the applicant's visual acuity. -An applicant must submit with the application fee -For identification purposes, the applicant shall furnish one notarized unmounted passport- type photograph, three inches by three inches, taken not more than six months before the date of application. -In advance of the appearance required, an applicant for licensure by credentials as a dentist shall submit complete records on a sample of patients treated by the applicant. The sample must be drawn from patients treated by the applicant during the five years preceding the date of application. The number of records requested of the applicant shall be established by resolution of the board. The records submitted shall be reasonably representative of the treatment typically provided by the applicant. -An applicant must appear before the board What happens if you submit an incomplete applications? - returned to the applicant with the tendered fee, together with a statement setting forth the reason for such rejection Initial term (except for limited faculty and resident dentists) - initial license or permit issued by the board is valid from the date issued until the last day of the licensee's birth month in either the following even-numbered year for an even- numbered birthdate year or the following odd-numbered year for an odd-numbered birthdate year, or terminated according to the procedures in this part Biennial term (except for limited faculty and resident dentists) - valid from the first day of the month following expiration for 24 months (2 years) until renewed or terminated according to the procedures in this part Biennial Renewal Applications (except for limited faculty and resident dentists) - -submit an application for biennial renewal of a license or permit and the necessary fee no later than the last day of the licensee's birth month which is the application deadline. An application is deemed timely if received by the board or postmarked no later than the last day of the licensee's birth month. Must include renewal applicant signature certifying compliance with the applicable professional development requirements including maintaining a consecutive and current CPR certification and information including the applicant's office address or addresses, the license number, whether the licensee has been engaged in the active practice of dentistry during the two years preceding the period for which renewal is sought as a licensee, and if so, whether within or without the state, and any other information that may be reasonably requested by the board. After the board sends you a notice that your license has expired how long do you gave to respond? (except for limited faculty and resident dentists) -
at least 33 days (date will be specified in notice) What happens if the applicant doesn't respond to the notice by board? (except for limited faculty and resident dentists) - the license will expire and be terminated but it will NOT be considered a disciplinary action Can the board initiate a consented case hearing to revoke or suspend a license or permit for failure to submit the fees or provide the applicant's signature certifying compliance with the applicable professional development requirements? (except for limited faculty and resident dentists) - yes and it initiates disciplinary actions against the licensee How long is an initial license valid for a limited faculty or resident dentist? - valid from the date issued until renewed or terminated in accordance with the procedures specified in this part How long is an annually renewed license valid for a limited faculty or resident dentist? - July 1 of the year for which it was issued until renewed no later than the following June 30 or terminated in accordance with the procedures specified in this part What should limited faculty and resident dentists submit on their application? - -the applicant's signature; -the applicant's institutional addresses; -the applicant's license number; and -any additional information requested by the board. How much is a late fee for the faculty dentist and resident dentist applying for annual late license fee? - 50% of the annual renewal rate A person that wants to reinstate their license has to submit what to the board? - -submit to the board a completed reinstatement application provided by the board; -submit with the reinstatement application the fee -include with the reinstatement application a letter stating the reasons for applying for reinstatement; and -comply with the applicable provisions that applies How will an applicant be notified if their license is reinstated? - A letter by the board If the reinstatement license is denied can they appeal? - yes, by initiating a contested case hearing pursuant If someone license has expired or been voluntary terminated in less than 6 months what do they have to do? - -provide evidence of having completed the professional development requirements that would have applied to the applicant had the license not expired. Professional development requirements must have been completed within 24 months prior to the board's receipt of the application;
What exams do dental therapists and advanced dental therapists need to take? - -Clinical examination. -All applicants shall be examined for general knowledge of the act and the rules of the board. -Additional written theoretical examinations may be administered by the board. -The board may administer any other examination it deems necessary to determine qualifications for continued licensure. What exams do dental hygienists have to take? - -National board examination. -All applicants shall be examined for general knowledge of the act and the rules of the board. -Additional written theoretical examinations may be administered by the board. -The board may administer any other examination it deems necessary to determine qualifications for continued licensure. What exams do dental assistants have to take? - -State and national examinations. -A candidate shall be examined for general knowledge of the act and the rules of the board. -The board may administer any other examination it deems necessary to determine qualifications for continued licensure. Can a dentist or dental hygienist applicant with discretion from the board be exempt from taking the national board examination if they have practiced in another state for 5 years? - yes If a DDS, ADT, DT, DH, or DA applicant fail any part of the clinical exam twice what do they have to do? - When an applicant fails twice any part of the clinical examination required, the applicant may not take it again until the applicant successfully completes additional education provided by an institution accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (or an independent instructor(DA)(for ADT and DT must be an institution accredited by the board) approved by the board. The education must cover all of the subject areas failed by the applicant in each clinical exam. The applicant may retake the examination only after the institution provides to the board information specifying the areas failed in the previous exams and the instruction provided to address the areas failed, and certifies that the applicant has successfully completed the instruction. -The applicant must take the additional instruction required in this subpart each time the applicant fails the clinical examination twice. Can a dental therapist, dental hygienist, or licensed dental assistant administer general anesthesia(deep sedation), moderate sedation, or minimal sedation? - No What does a dentist have to do to administer general anesthesia (deep sedation)? - -a didactic and clinical program at a dental school, hospital, or graduate medical or dental program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation, resulting in the dentist becoming clinically competent in the administration of general anesthesia. The program must be equivalent to a program for advanced specialty education in oral and maxillofacial surgery; or OR
-a one-year residency in general anesthesia at an institution certified by the American Society of Anesthesiology, the American Medical Association, or the Joint Commission on Hospital Accreditation, resulting in the dentist becoming clinically competent in the administration of general anesthesia. The residency must include a minimum of 390 hours of didactic study, 1,040 hours of clinical anesthesiology, and 260 cases of administration of general anesthesia to an ambulatory outpatient; AND -the ACLS or PALS course and maintain current advanced certification thereafter AND -a CPR certification course and maintain current CPR certification thereafter. What should the dentist be prepared and competent to do when giving general anesthesia(deep sedation) and moderate sedation? - diagnose, resolve, and reasonably prevent any untoward reaction or medical emergencies that may develop any time after rendering a patient in the state of general anesthesia, deep sedation, and moderate sedation(whatever is applicable). The dentist shall apply the current standard of care to continuously monitor and evaluate a patient's blood pressure, pulse, respiratory function, and cardiac activity. The current standard of care to assess respiratory function shall require the monitoring of tissue oxygenation or the use of a superior method of monitoring respiratory function What should the dentist asses when he's given general anesthesia, deep sedation, moderate sedation on the patient prior to discharge? - cardiorespiratory depression and must be discharged into the care of a responsible adult What does a dentist need to do to be able to deliver moderate sedation? - -a course of education that includes a minimum of 60 hours of didactic education in both enteral and parenteral administration, personally administering and managing at least 10 individual supervised cases of parenteral moderate sedation of which a maximum of 5 cases may be performed on a patient-simulated manikin, and submit to the board original documentation from the instructor of successful completion of the course; -the ACLS or PALS course and maintain current advanced certification thereafter; and -a CPR certification course and maintain current CPR certification thereafter. What are the requirements for the nitrous course? - minimum of 12 hours total comprised of didactic instruction, personally administering and managing at least three individual supervised cases of analgesia, and supervised clinical experience using fail-safe anesthesia equipment capable of positive pressure respiration. What does a dentist have to do to administer nitrous oxide? - -someone who was administering nitrous oxide inhalation analgesia on or before January 1, 1993, may register that fact with the board Such registered dentists may continue to administer nitrous oxide inhalation analgesia. -A dentist who has not previously registered with the board may administer nitrous oxide inhalation analgesia only after satisfactorily completing a course on the administration of nitrous oxide inhalation analgesia from an institution accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation, and submitting to the board original documentation from the institution of successful completion of the course.
A dentist that allowed their anesthesia/sedation certificate has expired within 60 calendar days after the renewal application deadline must.... - -submit to the board a completed board-approved renewal application form for a general anesthesia or moderate sedation certificate; -submit with the renewal application the applicable nonrefundable renewal fee -submit payment of the nonrefundable late fee to the board -provide official documentation as proof of current certification in ACLS or PALS; -provide required documentation of current CPR certification; and -not administer general anesthesia, deep sedation, or moderate sedation until the board issues a general anesthesia or moderate sedation certificate to the dentist. A dentist that allowed their anesthesia/sedation certificate has expired over 60 calendar days after the renewal application deadline must.... - -submit to the board a completed board-approved recertification application form for a general anesthesia or moderate sedation certificate; -submit with the recertification application the applicable nonrefundable recertification fee -documentation from the institution verifying successful completion of the educational requirements for either general anesthesia -provide official documentation of current certification in ACLS or PALS; -provide required documentation of current CPR certification; and -not administer general anesthesia, deep sedation, or moderate sedation until the board issues a general anesthesia or moderate sedation certificate to the dentist. After the dentist gets recertification application for general anesthesia or moderate sedation, the board may require... - the dentist undergo an on-site inspection described in subpart 11or further review of the dentist's anesthesia/sedation credentials Where can a dentist administer general anesthesia, deep sedation, or moderate sedation? - only at a hospital unless he dentist possesses the applicable contracted sedation provider certificate for general anesthesia or moderate sedation issued by the board Contracted sedation provider certificate are issued by the dentist to administer general anesthesia, deep sedation, or moderate sedation in their clinical practice when? -
- application form must be filled out completely and submitted to the board along with the applicable nonrefundable fee
- must comply with equipment requirements -must comply with having an on-site inspection -must obtain a contracted sedation provider certificate for general anesthesia. -A request for issuance of a duplicate contracted sedation provider certificate must be accompanied by the applicable nonrefundable fee -A certificate issued by the board must be displayed in plain sight of patients in every office in which the dentist provides dental services to patients under general anesthesia, deep sedation, or moderate sedation. A dentist is not required to possess an additional certificate for deep or moderate sedation if the dentist possesses a valid certificate for general anesthesia. (T/F) - True What will a completed application form provide for a contracted sedation provider provide? -
information on the employed or contracted licensed health care professional, office facilities, emergency protocols, monitoring equipment, record-keeping procedures, and other information reasonably needed by the board to assess the certificate application. For renewal of a contracted sedation provider certificate must submit... - -board-approved application form must be completed and submitted to the board along with the applicable nonrefundable fee
- A completed application form will provide information on the employed or contracted licensed health care professional, office facilities, emergency protocols, monitoring equipment, record-keeping procedures, and other information reasonably needed by the board to assess the certificate application. After ___ days from the renewal application deadline, the board will terminate the dentist's contracted sedation provider certificate and send a notice of termination to the dentist. - 60 What practice requirements do dentists who administer general anesthesia, deep sedation, or moderate sedation or who provide dental services to patients under general anesthesia, deep sedation, or moderate sedation must ensure that the practice requirements follow... - -A dentist who employs or contracts another licensed health care professional(like a dentist, nurse anesthetist, or physician anesthesiologist, with the qualified training and legal qualification to administer general anesthesia, deep sedation, or moderate sedation) must notify the board that these services are being provided in the office facility. -An individual qualified to administer general anesthesia, deep sedation, or moderate sedation, who is in charge of the administration of the anesthesia or sedation, must remain in the operatory room to continuously monitor the patient once general anesthesia, deep sedation, or moderate sedation is achieved and until all dental services are completed on the patient. Thereafter, an individual qualified to administer anesthesia or sedation must ensure that the patient is appropriately monitored and discharged. -certified in CPR. Who is also responsible for maintaining the appropriate facilities, equipment, emergency supplies, and a record of all general anesthesia, deep sedation, or moderate sedation procedures performed in the facility? - The dentist What equipment does a dentist need that administers general anesthesia, deep sedation, or moderate sedation or who provide dental services to patients under general anesthesia, deep sedation, or moderate sedation.. - -an automated external defibrillator or full function defibrillator that is immediately accessible; -a positive pressure oxygen delivery system and a backup system; -a functional suctioning device and a backup suction device; -auxiliary lighting; -a gas storage facility; -a recovery area; -a method to monitor respiratory function; and -a board-approved emergency cart or kit that must be available and readily accessible and includes the necessary and appropriate drugs and equipment to resuscitate a nonbreathing and unconscious patient and provide continuous support while the patient is transported to a
Dentist and dental therapist needs ___total professional development for each biennial cycle with at least ___ in fundamental and a maximum of ____ for elective - 50, 30, Dentist hygienists and licensed dental assistants need ___total professional development for each biennial cycle with at least ___ in fundamental and a maximum of ____ for elective - 25, 15, 10 If a licensee fails to meet the professional development requirements because of extenuating circumstances, the licensee may.. - apply for an extension of time to complete the requirements by making a written request to the board. The written request shall include a complete explanation of the circumstances, the renewal period, the number of hours earned, and the licensee's plan for completing the balance of the requirement. If an extension is granted after review, the board shall establish the length of the extension to obtain the professional development requirements which must be completed concurrently with the subsequent renewal period. Fundamental activities include... - clinical subjects, core subjects, CPR training, and the self-assessment examination Clinical subjects pertain to... - basic sciences, or programs whose contents directly relate to the provision of dental care and treatment to patients Core subjects pertain to... - public safety and professionalism Core subjects include... - -record keeping; -ethics; -patient communications; -management of medical emergencies; -treatment and diagnosis Each licensee must complete how many core subjects for each biennial cycle? - a minimum of two of the categories What courses are mandatory to maintain licensure? - one infection control that addresses patient's safety and health issues, CPR, one self-assessment examination Elective activities include... - -general attendance at a multiday state or national dental convention for a maximum of three credit hours; -volunteerism or community service directly relating to the practice of dentistry, dental therapy, dental hygiene, or dental assisting such as international or national mission work, voluntary clinic work, or dental health presentations to students or groups; -professional reading of published articles or other forms of self-study directly relating to the practice of dentistry, dental therapy, dental hygiene, or dental assisting; -scholarly activities
-dental practice management courses -leadership or committee involvement with the board or a dental professional association for a maximum of three credit hours What do scholarly activities include? - -teaching a professional course directly related to the practice of dentistry, dental therapy, dental hygiene, or dental assisting; or presenting a continuing dental education program; -presenting a table clinic directly related to the practice of dentistry, dental therapy, dental hygiene, or dental assisting; -authoring a published dental article or text in a recognized publication; -participating in test construction for an accredited state or nationally recognized dental association or organization; and -participating in a scientific dental research program from an accredited institution or program or an evidence-based clinical study; Dental practice management classes include... - computer, insurance claims or billing, and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) training What are acceptable documentation of professional development activities? - -a completed self-assessment examination; -a copy of the front and back of a completed CPR card from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross; -confirming documentation from the presenting organization that provides the attendee's name, license number, name of organization or presenter, course date, number of credit hours, subject matter, or program title; and -a personal log of published articles read by the licensee including title of the article, name of author, name of journal or periodical, and date of published article. How long is the licensee required to keep documentation after each biennial renewal period?
- 24 months After the licensee has gotten a notification date how long do they have to supply acceptable documentation? - 60 days What happens when someone fails to submit an audit? - -the board must imposes one or both of these options -grant the licensee up to six months to comply with written requirements to resolve deficiencies in professional development compliance; or -initiate disciplinary proceedings against the licensee What can cause audit failures? - -lack of proof of documentation or participation; -credit hours earned outside of renewal period being audited; -excess of earned hours in a category having a maximum if a deficiency exists; -lack of earned hours in a category having a minimum if a deficiency exists; -failure to submit the portfolio;
