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CHAPTER 13SPECIAL LICENSES[Prior to 5/18/88, Dental Examiners, Board of[320]]650—13.1(153) Resident license. 13.1(1) A dentist or dental hygienist seeking permission to practice as a resident, intern or graduate student in a board-approved teaching or educational institution offering specialty oriented courses shall be required to make application to the board on official board forms and furnish to the board the following: a. A signed written statement from the dean or designated administrative officer of the institution in which the applicant seeks to enroll. b. A signed written statement of a dentist who holds an active Iowa license or faculty permit and who proposes to exercise supervision and direction over said applicant, specifying in general terms the time and manner thereof. c. Satisfactory evidence of graduation from an accredited school of dentistry or other school approved by the board. d. Such additional information as the board may deem necessary to enable it to determine the proficiency, character, education or experience of such applicant. e. Applications must be signed and verified as to the truth of the statements contained therein, and all questions must be completely answered. f. The appropriate fee as specified in 650—Chapter 15 of these rules. 13.1(2) If approved by the board, a resident license shall allow the licensee to serve as a resident, intern, or graduate student dentist or dental hygienist, under the supervision of a practitioner who holds an active Iowa license or faculty permit, at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry or at an institution approved by the board. 13.1(3) If a resident licensee leaves the service of such institution during the tenure of residency, internship or graduate study, the license shall be considered null and void and the authority granted by the board to the licensee shall be automatically canceled. The director of the resident training program shall notify the board within 30 days of the licensee’s terminating from the program. 13.1(4) The resident license shall be valid for one year and may be renewed annually during such period of time as the dental resident is continuously enrolled in a graduate dental education program. A resident license issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2006, shall expire on the expected date of completion of the resident training program as indicated on the licensure or renewal application. 13.1(5) A resident license may be extended past the original expected completion date of the training program at the discretion of the board. A licensee who wishes to extend the expiration date of the license shall submit to the board office an extension application that includes a letter explaining the need for an extension, an extension fee in the amount specified in 650—Chapter 15, and a statement from the director of the resident training program attesting to the progress of the resident in the training program, the new expected date of completion of the program, and whether any warnings have been issued, investigations conducted or disciplinary actions taken, whether by voluntary agreement or formal action. 13.1(6) The director of the resident training program shall report annually on July 1 the progress of residents under the director’s supervision and whether any warnings have been issued, investigations conducted or disciplinary actions taken, whether by voluntary agreement or formal action. The board shall notify the program directors of the reporting requirement at least 30 days prior to the deadline. 13.1(7) A resident licensee who changes resident training programs shall apply for a new resident license and also include a statement from the director of the applicant’s most recent residency program documenting the applicant’s progress in the program. 13.1(8) No examination or continuing education shall be required for this license. 13.1(9) The resident licensee shall be subject to all applicable provisions of the law and the rules of the board. Any violations of these laws or rules or the failure of the licensee to perform and progress satisfactorily or receive effective supervision as determined by the board shall be grounds for revocation of the license after proper notice and hearing.This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code section 153.22.Related ARC(s): 0265C650—13.2(153) Dental college and dental hygiene program faculty permits. 13.2(1) The board may issue a faculty permit entitling the holder to practice dentistry or dental hygiene as a faculty member within the University of Iowa College of Dentistry or a dental hygiene program and affiliated teaching facilities. 13.2(2) The dean of the college of dentistry or chairperson of a dental hygiene program shall certify to the board or the dental hygiene committee those bona fide members of the college’s or a dental hygiene program’s faculty who are not licensed to practice dentistry or dental hygiene in Iowa. Any faculty member so certified shall, prior to commencing duties in the college of dentistry or a dental hygiene program, make on official board forms written application to the board or the dental hygiene committee for a permit and shall provide the following: a. The nonrefundable application fee, plus the fee for the evaluation of the fingerprint packet and the criminal history background checks by the Iowa division of criminal investigation (DCI) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), as specified in 650—Chapter 15. b. Information regarding the professional qualifications and background of the applicant. c. A completed fingerprint packet to facilitate the criminal history background checks by the DCI and FBI. d. If the applicant is licensed by another jurisdiction, the applicant shall furnish evidence from the board of dental examiners of that jurisdiction that the applicant is licensed in good standing and has not been the subject of final or pending disciplinary action. e. A statement disclosing and explaining any disciplinary actions, investigations, complaints, malpractice claims, judgments, settlements, or criminal charges, including the results of a self-query of the National Practitioners Data Bank (NPDB) and the Healthcare Integrity and Protection Data Bank (HIPDB). f. A statement: (1) Confirming that the applicant possesses a valid certificate from a nationally recognized course in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) that included a “hands-on” clinical component; (2) Providing the expiration date of the CPR certificate; and (3) Acknowledging that the CPR certificate will be retained and made available to board office staff as part of routine auditing and monitoring. g. Such additional information as the board may deem necessary to enable it to determine the character, education or experience of such applicant. h. Applications must be signed and verified as to the truth of the statements contained therein and include required credentials and documents, and all questions must be completely answered. i. Evidence of successful completion of the jurisprudence examination administered by the Iowa dental board. 13.2(3) A faculty permit shall expire on August 31 of every even-numbered year and may, at the sole discretion of the board, be renewed on a biennial basis. 13.2(4) The appropriate fee as specified in 650—Chapter 15 of these rules shall be paid for renewal of the faculty permit. A faculty permit holder who fails to renew by the expiration date of the permit shall be assessed a late fee in accordance with 650—14.4(147,153,272C). 13.2(5) The faculty permit shall be valid only so long as the holder remains a member of the faculty of the college of dentistry or member of the faculty of a dental hygiene program in Iowa and shall subject the holder to all provisions of the law regulating the practice of dentistry and dental hygiene in this state. 13.2(6) Faculty permit holders are required to obtain 30 hours of continuing education in accordance with the guidelines in 650—Chapter 25 for renewal of the faculty permit. 13.2(7) To renew the permit, faculty permit holders shall submit a statement: a. Confirming that the applicant possesses a valid certificate from a nationally recognized course in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) that included a “hands-on” clinical component; b. Providing the expiration date of the CPR certificate; and c. Acknowledging that the CPR certificate will be retained and made available to board office staff as part of routine auditing and monitoring. 13.2(8) Application for issuance of a dental hygiene program faculty permit shall be made to the dental hygiene committee for consideration and recommendation to the board pursuant to 650—Chapter 1.This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code section 153.37.Related ARC(s): 9218B, 0265C650—13.3(153) Temporary permit. The board may issue a temporary permit authorizing the permit holder to practice dentistry or dental hygiene on a short-term basis in Iowa at a specific location or locations to fulfill an urgent need, to serve an educational purpose, or to provide volunteer services. A temporary permit may be granted on a case-by-case basis. 13.3(1) General provisions. a. The temporary permit is intended for dentists and dental hygienists with short-term assignments in Iowa that fulfill an urgent need, serve an educational purpose, or provide volunteer services, and clearly have no long-term implications for licensure. If the need changes or if the permit holder wishes to continue in short-term assignments in other Iowa locations, the permit holder is expected to seek permanent licensure. A temporary permit is not meant as a way to practice before a permanent license is granted or as a means to practice because the applicant does not fulfill the requirements for permanent licensure. b. The board may issue a temporary permit authorizing the permit holder to practice at a specific location or locations in Iowa for a specified period up to three months. c. Following expiration of the permit, a permit holder shall be required to obtain a new temporary permit or a permanent license in order to practice dentistry or dental hygiene in Iowa. d. A person may be issued not more than three temporary permits to fulfill an urgent need or serve an educational purpose. e. The board may cancel a temporary permit if the permit holder has practiced outside the scope of the permit or for any of the grounds for which licensure may be revoked or suspended as specified in Iowa Code chapters 147, 153, and 272C and 650—30.4(147,153,272C). When cancellation of a permit is proposed, the board shall promptly notify the permit holder by sending a statement of charges and notice of hearing by certified mail to the last-known address of the permit holder. The provisions of 650—Chapter 51 shall govern a contested case proceeding following notice of intent to cancel the permit. f. A temporary permit shall be displayed in the primary location of practice. g. A temporary permit holder shall notify the board by written correspondence or through the board’s online system of any change in name or mailing address within seven days of the change. A certified copy of a marriage license or a certified copy of court documents is required for proof of a name change. 13.3(2) Eligibility for a temporary permit to fulfill an urgent need or serve an educational purpose. An application for a temporary permit shall be filed on the form provided by the board and must be completely answered, including required credentials and documents. An applicant for a temporary permit may submit an application online or on a paper form. To be eligible for a temporary permit to fulfill an urgent need or serve an educational purpose, an applicant shall provide all of the following: a. Satisfactory evidence of graduation with a DDS or DMD degree for applicants seeking a temporary permit to practice dentistry or satisfactory evidence of graduation from a dental hygiene school for applicants seeking a temporary permit to practice dental hygiene. b. The nonrefundable application fee for a temporary permit to fulfill an urgent need or serve an educational purpose as specified in 650—Chapter 15. c. A statement: (1) Confirming that the applicant possesses a valid certificate from a nationally recognized course in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) that included a “hands-on” clinical component; (2) Providing the expiration date of the CPR certificate; and (3) Acknowledging that the CPR certificate will be retained and made available to board office staff as part of routine auditing and monitoring. d. A statement disclosing and explaining any disciplinary actions, investigations, complaints, malpractice claims, judgments, settlements, or criminal charges against the applicant. e. Certification from the state board of dentistry, or equivalent authority, from a state in which the applicant has been licensed for at least three years immediately preceding the date of application and evidence of having engaged in the practice of dentistry in that state for three years immediately preceding the date of application or evidence of three years of practice satisfactory to the board. The applicant must also provide evidence that the applicant has not been the subject of final or pending disciplinary action. f. Evidence from the appropriate examining board from each jurisdiction in which the applicant has ever held a license. At least one license must be issued on the basis of clinical examination. g. A request for the temporary permit from those individuals or organizations seeking the applicant’s services that establishes, to the board’s satisfaction, the justification for the temporary permit, the dates the applicant’s services are needed, and the location or locations where those services will be delivered. 13.3(3) Eligibility for a temporary permit to provide volunteer services. a. A temporary permit to provide volunteer services is intended for dentists and dental hygienists who will provide volunteer services at a free or nonprofit dental clinic and who will not receive compensation for dental services provided. A temporary permit issued under this subrule shall be valid only at the location specified on the permit, which shall be a free clinic or a dental clinic for a nonprofit organization, as described under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. b. An application for a temporary permit shall be filed on the paper form provided by the board. The application form will collect the name, address, and telephone number of the applicant, the location of the free clinic or dental clinic for a nonprofit organization, and the dates on which the volunteer services will be provided. The application form must be accompanied by each of the following: (1) A verification of license (or substantially similar document) from the appropriate licensing board of the applicant’s home jurisdiction. (2) A statement:
- Confirming that the applicant possesses a valid certificate from a nationally recognized course in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) that included a “hands-on” clinical component;
- Providing the expiration date of the CPR certificate; and
- Acknowledging that the CPR certificate will be retained and made available to board office staff as part of routine auditing and monitoring.