EmR2021 Rule Text

Section 1 DE 2.06 and 2.07 are created to read:

DE 2.06 Temporary dental license. (1) Requirements. The board may grant a temporary license to an applicant who meets all of the following:

(a) Submits an application and pays the fee specified in s. 440.05 (6), Stats.

(b) Educational requirements in s. DE 2.01 (1) (e) or (1m) (a) and (d).

(c) Successful completion of the examinations in s. DE 2.01 (1) (d) and (f).

(d) Has not failed the examination in s. DE 2.01 (1) (g).

(e) 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 by the Wisconsin department of health services.

(2) Supervision. (a) In this subsection, “supervision” means immediate availability to coordinate, direct, and inspect the practice of another by either being on site or by collaboration through the use of modern communication techniques.

(b) A person with a temporary dental license shall practice only under the supervision of a licensed dentist.

(3) Duration. (a) The temporary license is valid for a period of 3 months or until the holder receives a regular license or notification of failing an examination required under DE 2.01 (1) (g).

(b) A temporary license may be renewed in hardship cases including illness, family illness or death, accident, or natural or manmade disaster. An application for renewal based upon hardship shall be considered individually on its merits, and the renewal of a temporary license may be granted as the board deems appropriate.

DE 2.07 Temporary dental hygienist license. (1) Requirements. The board may grant a temporary license to an applicant who meets all of the following:

(a) Submits application and pays the fee specified in s. 440.05 (6), Stats.

(b) Educational requirements in s. DE 2.01 (2) (c)

(c) Successful completion of the examinations in s. DE 2.01 (1) (d) and (2) (a).

(d) Has not failed the examination in s. DE 2.01 (2) (b).

(e) 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 by the Wisconsin department of health services.

(2) Supervision. (a) In this subsection, “supervision” means immediate availability to coordinate, direct, and inspect the practice of another by either being on site or by collaboration through the use of modern communication techniques.

(b) A person with a temporary dental hygienist license shall practice only under the supervision of a licensed dentist.

(3) Duration. (a) The temporary license is valid for a period of 3 months or until the holder receives a regular license or notification of failing an examination required under s. DE 2.01 (2) (b).

(b) A temporary license may be renewed in hardship cases including illness, family illness or death, accident, or natural or manmade disaster. An application for renewal based upon hardship shall be considered individually on its merits, and the renewal of a temporary license may be granted as the board deems appropriate.

Section 2. EFFECTIVE DATE. This emergency rule shall take effect upon publication in the official state newspaper.

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Dated __July 17, 2020____       __________________________________

              Chair

              Dentistry Examining Board