S.F. _____ Section 1. Section 153.21, Code 2011, is amended by striking 1 the section and inserting in lieu thereof the following: 2 153.21 License by credentials. 3 The board may issue a license under this chapter without 4 examination to an applicant who furnishes satisfactory proof 5 that the applicant meets all of the following requirements: 6 1. Holds a license from a similar dental board of another 7 state, territory, or district of the United States under 8 requirements equivalent or substantially equivalent to those 9 of this state. 10 2. Has satisfied at least one of the following: 11 a. Passed an examination administered by a regional or 12 national testing service, which examination has been approved 13 by the dental board in accordance with section 147.34, 14 subsection 1. 15 b. Has for three consecutive years immediately prior to 16 the filing of the application in this state been in a legal 17 practice of dentistry or dental hygiene in such other state, 18 territory, or district of the United States. 19 3. Furnishes such other evidence as to the applicant’s 20 qualifications and lawful practice as the board may require. 21 EXPLANATION 22 Current law provides that a dentist or dental hygienist with 23 an out-of-state license may get an Iowa license by passing a 24 written examination and providing evidence of three years of 25 experience. This bill provides that the applicant may either 26 pass a written examination or provide evidence of three years 27 of experience. 28 -1- LSB 2267SC (2) 84 jr/nh 1/ 1