Sec. 17.2. (a) The board may classify a license as inactive if the board receives written notification from the dental hygienist that the dental hygienist will not practice as a dental hygienist in Indiana.
(b) The board may issue a license to the holder of an inactive license under this section if the applicant:
(1) pays the renewal fee set by the board;
(2) pays the reinstatement fee set by the board;
(3) meets the continuing education requirements set by the board; and
(4) meets competency standards set by the board.
(c) The board may require a licensee whose license has been inactive for more than three (3) years to participate in remediation or pass an examination administered by an entity approved by the board.
As added by P.L.75-2002, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.103-2011, SEC.7.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 25. Professions and Occupations
Chapter 1. Regulation of Dental Hygienists by State Board of Dentistry
25-13-1-3. Necessity of License; Class B Misdemeanor
25-13-1-4. License; Application; Examination; Fee
25-13-1-4.5. Limited Voluntary Charitable Permit; Requirements; Expiration
25-13-1-5. Powers and Duties of Board
25-13-1-6. Qualifications of Applicant
25-13-1-7. Recognition of Licenses From Other States
25-13-1-8. Dental Hygienist License; Examination; Fee; Expiration; Renewal; Reinstatement; Display
25-13-1-10.5. Dental Hygienist Students; Anesthetics
25-13-1-10.6. Administration of Local Dental Anesthetics by Dental Hygienists
25-13-1-11. Practice of Dental Hygiene; Acts Performed
25-13-1-12.5. Treatment Plan Consultations
25-13-1-15. Review of Board's Action; Procedure
25-13-1-17. License by Reciprocity
25-13-1-17.2. Inactive License; Renewal; Remediation Requirement
25-13-1-18. Construction of Certain Terms
25-13-1-19. Liberal Construction
25-13-1-20. Discipline; Knowledge of Standards of Conduct and Practice