153.21 License by credentials.
The board may issue a license under this chapter without examination to an applicant who furnishes satisfactory proof that the applicant meets all of the following requirements:
1. Holds a license from a similar dental board of another state, territory, or district of the United States under requirements equivalent or substantially equivalent to those of this state.
2. Has satisfied at least one of the following:
a. Passed an examination administered by a regional or national testing service, which examination has been approved by the dental board in accordance with section 147.34, subsection 1.
b. Has for three consecutive years immediately prior to the filing of the application in this state been in a legal practice of dentistry or dental hygiene in such other state, territory, or district of the United States.
3. Furnishes such other evidence as to the applicant’s qualifications and lawful practice as the board may require.
[C71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §153.21]
2002 Acts, ch 1108, §16; 2011 Acts, ch 80, §1
Structure Iowa Code
Section 153.12 - Board defined.
Section 153.13 - “Practice of dentistry” defined.
Section 153.14 - Persons not included.
Section 153.15 - Dental hygienists — scope of term.
Section 153.15A - Dental hygienists — license requirements, renewal.
Section 153.16 - Dental office where dentist is employed.
Section 153.17 - Unlawful practice.
Section 153.18 - Employment of unlicensed dentist.
Section 153.19 - Temporary permit — fees.
Section 153.20 - Drugs, medicine, and surgery.
Section 153.21 - License by credentials.
Section 153.22 - Resident license.
Section 153.23 - Retired volunteer license.
Section 153.24 - Orthodontia-related services.
Section 153.31 - Falsification in application for renewal.
Section 153.32 - Unprofessional conduct.
Section 153.33 - Powers of board.
Section 153.33A - Dental hygiene committee.
Section 153.33B - Executive director — duties.
Section 153.35 - Construction rule.
Section 153.36 - Exceptions to other statutes.
Section 153.37 - Dental college and dental hygiene program faculty permits.
Section 153.38 - Dental assistants — scope of practice.
Section 153.39 - Dental assistants — registration requirements, renewal, revocation, or suspension.