(a) Section 17-82-802 may be waived by the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners upon the request of: 
(1) An affected applicant for licensure; or 
(2) The person holding the license subject to revocation. 
(b) The board may consider the following circumstances when considering a waiver, including without limitation: 
(1) The age at which the crime was committed; 
(2) The circumstances surrounding the crime; 
(3) The length of time since the crime; 
(4) Subsequent work history; 
(5) Employment references; 
(6) Character references; and 
(7) Other evidence demonstrating that the applicant does not pose a threat to the health or safety of the public.