(b) Evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant has passed a national board dental therapy examination and a dental therapy clinical examination administered by a regional testing service that has been approved by the board to administer clinical examinations for dental professionals. If a national board examination or a regional testing service examination for dental therapy does not exist, the board shall accept evidence of passing an alternative examination administered by another entity or testing service that is approved by the board.
(c) Evidence of successful completion of an examination administered by the board on the statutes and rules relating to dental therapy.
(d) Evidence satisfactory to the board the applicant has current proficiency in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, including the use of an automated external defibrillator achieved through instruction provided by an individual, organization, or institution of higher education approved under s. 46.03 (38), Stats., to provide such instruction. (e) If applicable, information relating to the applicant’s licensure in other jurisdictions as required by the board.
Section 6. DE 2.013 is amended to read:
DE 2.013 Student supervision. A dental student under s. 447.03 (3) (a), Stats., a dental therapy student under s. 447.03 (3) (am), Stats., or a dental hygiene student under s. 447.03 (3) (b), Stats., is required to practice under the supervision of a dentist who is present in the facility in which the practice occurs. Section 7. DE 2.02 (2m) is created to read:
DE 2.02 (2m) Every person granted a license as a dental therapist shall be deemed licensed for the current biennial license period.
Section 8. DE 2.03 (2m) is created to read:
DE 2.03 (2m) Requirements for renewal; dental therapists. A dental therapist shall by October 1 of the odd-numbered year following initial licensure and every 2 years thereafter, meet the requirements for renewal specified in sub. (1) (a) to (d).
Section 9. DE 2.03 (3) is amended to read:
DE 2.03 (3) Failure to meet requirements. A dentist, dental therapist, or dental hygienist who fails to meet the requirements under subs. (1) (a) to (d), and (2), and (2m) by the renewal date shall cease and desist from dental, dental therapy, or dental hygiene practice.
Section 10. DE 2.03 (4) is amended to read:
DE 2.03 (4) New licensees. Dentists, dental therapists, and dental hygienists are not required to satisfy the continuing education requirements under sub. (1) (d) for the first renewal period following the issuance of their initial licenses.
_Hlk187230147Section 11. DE 2.03 (5) (a) (intro.) is amended to read: DE 2.03 (5) (a) A dentist, dental therapist, or dental hygienist who files an application for renewal of a license within 5 years after the renewal date may renew the his or her license by filing with the board all of the following:
Section 12. DE 2.03 (5) (b) (intro.) is amended to read:
DE 2.03 (5) (b) This paragraph does not apply to dentists, dental therapists, or dental hygienists who have unmet disciplinary requirements. A dentist, dental therapist, or dental hygienist renewing the license after 5 years shall do all of the following:
Section 13. DE 2.03 (5) (b) 3. b. is amended to read:
DE 2.03 (5) (b) 3. b. If a dentist or dental therapist, successful completion of a board approved testing service examination within one year of renewal.
Section 14. DE 2.03 (6) (intro.) is amended to read:
DE 2.03 (6) Reinstatement. A dentist, dental therapist, or dental hygienist who has unmet disciplinary requirements and failed to renew the license within 5 years or whose license has been denied at renewal, surrendered, or revoked may apply to have the license reinstated following submission of all of the following:
Section 15. DE 2.035 (2) (intro.) and (2) (e) are amended to read:
DE 2.035 (2) Each applicant for reciprocal licensure as a dentist, dental therapist, or dental hygienist shall submit all of the following:
(e) Evidence that the applicant is in good standing with the governmental authorities in every jurisdiction outside this state that have granted the applicant a license, certification, registration, or permit that qualifies the individual to perform acts authorized under a dentist, dental therapist, or dental hygienist license granted by the board.
DE 2.04 (3) The board may grant a license as a dental therapist to an applicant who holds a valid license in good standing issued by the proper authorities of any other jurisdiction of the United States or Canada upon payment of the fee as determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a), Stats., and submission of evidence satisfactory to the board that all of the following conditions are met: (a) The applicant has graduated from an accredited dental therapy education program.
(b) The applicant submits a certificate from each jurisdiction in which the applicant is or has ever been licensed stating that no disciplinary action is pending against the applicant or the license, and detailing all discipline, if any, which has ever been imposed against the applicant or the license.
(c) The applicant has successfully completed a licensing examination that, in the board’s judgment, is substantially equivalent to an examination administered by a board approved testing service.
(d) The applicant has successfully completed a jurisprudence examination on the provisions of Wisconsin statutes and administrative rules relating to dental therapy.
(e) The applicant possesses a current certificate of proficiency in cardiopulmonary resuscitation from a course provider approved by the Wisconsin department of health services.
(f) The applicant has disclosed all discipline which has ever been taken against the applicant in any jurisdiction shown in reports from the national practitioner data bank and the American Association of Dental Boards.
(g) The applicant has presented satisfactory responses during any personal interview with the board which may be required to resolve conflicts between the licensing standards and the applicant’s application.
Section 17. DE 3.01 is amended to read:
DE 3.01 Supervision. A dental hygienist shall practice under the supervision of a licensed dentist or dental therapist in a dental facility or a facility specified in s. 447.06 (2), Stats., if applicable. Section 18. DE 3.02 (1) (b) is amended to read:
DE 3.02 (1) (b) A dental hygienist may practice dental hygiene or perform remediable procedures only as authorized by a licensed dentist or dental therapist who is present in the facility in which those practices or procedures are performed, except as provided in par. (c).
Section 19. DE 3.02 (1) (c) (intro.) is amended to read:
DE 3.02 (1) (c) A dental hygienist may practice dental hygiene or perform remediable procedures if a licensed dentist or dental therapist is not present in the facility in which those practices or procedures are performed only if all of the following conditions are met:
Section 20. DE 3.02 (1) (c) 2. (intro.) is amended to read:
DE 3.02 (1) (c) 2. The dentist or dental therapist who made the written or oral prescription has examined the patient at least once during the 12-month period immediately preceding all of the following:
Section 21. DE 3.02 (1) (am), (d), and (e) are created to read:
DE 3.02 (1) (am) In this subsection:
