65-1426. Application for license; temporary license; qualifications of applicants; approval of dental schools or colleges. (a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (c) or subsection (d), every person who desires to practice dentistry in this state shall file with the executive director of the board a written application for a license, and furnish satisfactory proof that the applicant is at least 21 years of age, of good moral character and a graduate of a dental school or college approved by the board. Such application shall be upon the form prescribed and furnished by the board and verified by the oath of the applicant and shall be accompanied by the required fee and a recent unmounted, autographed photograph of the applicant.
(b) The board shall approve only those dental schools or colleges which require the study of dentistry and dental surgery and which the board determines have standards of education not less than that required for accreditation by the commission on dental accreditation of the American dental association or its equivalent.
(c) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a), the board shall consider an application of: Any graduate of a dental school which has not been approved by the board if the applicant successfully completes a course of remedial or refresher instruction offered by a dental school or college where both the course and the school have been approved by the board.
(d) Any graduate of an accredited dental school, dental college or dental department of a college or university, who: (1) Has a D.D.S. or D.M.D. degree and is otherwise qualified; (2) is not licensed to practice dentistry in Kansas; and (3) holds a license to practice in the state from which they are applying, upon application, may be issued a temporary license of not more than 14 calendar days to provide dental services under subsection (f)(4) of K.S.A. 75-6102, and amendments thereto.
(e) The board is hereby authorized and empowered to adopt such further rules in regard to the qualifications of applicants for licensure, not in conflict with this section, as it from time to time may deem necessary and proper.
(f) The board shall adopt rules and regulations establishing the criteria which a school shall satisfy in meeting the standards of education established under subsection (b). The board may send a questionnaire developed by the board to any school for which the board does not have sufficient information to determine whether the school meets the requirements of subsection (b) and rules and regulations adopted under this section. The questionnaire providing the necessary information shall be completed and returned to the board in order for the school to be considered for approval. The board may contract with investigative agencies, commissions or consultants to assist the board in obtaining information about schools. In entering such contracts the authority to approve schools shall remain solely with the board.
History: L. 1943, ch. 221, § 9; L. 1978, ch. 237, § 1; L. 1981, ch. 246, § 1; L. 1983, ch. 209, § 1; L. 1988, ch. 243, § 4; L. 2002, ch. 38, § 1; L. 2003, ch. 82, § 1; July 1.
Structure Kansas Statutes
Article 14 - Regulation Of Dentists And Dental Hygienists
65-1421 License required to practice dentistry or dental hygiene.
65-1422 Persons deemed to be practicing dentistry.
65-1423 Act inapplicable to certain practices, acts and operations; definitions.
65-1425 Corporations not to practice dentistry; exception; employee to display name.
65-1428 Examination of applicants; examination subjects and results; licenses.
65-1429 Subsequent examination upon failure to pass; fee.
65-1430 Display of name and license.
65-1432 Change of practice location address.
65-1433 Duplicate license; fee.
65-1437 Advertising; prohibitions; rules and regulations; "licensee" defined.
65-1442 Board to assist prosecuting officers.
65-1445 Druggists may fill prescriptions.
65-1447 Fees; fixed by board, guidelines and limitations.
65-1448 Wartime fee remittance rules.
65-1452 Subpoenas and testimony.
65-1453 Taking of depositions.
65-1454 Witnesses; incriminating testimony compelled; exempt from prosecution.
65-1456a Retired, disabled and inactive dental hygienists; qualifications for extended care permit.
65-1457 Licensure required to practice dental hygiene.
65-1458 Dentists and dental hygienists; revocation or suspension of licenses; hearing; review.
65-1459 Dental interns; rules and regulations; revocation of permits.
65-1460 Penalties for violations.
65-1464 Citation of dental practices act.
65-1467 Dental board complaints and related information confidential, limited disclosure authorized.
65-1468 Professional liability insurance required to practice dentistry.
65-1469 Mobile dental facility or portable dental operation; registration; application of section.
65-1470 Dental office administrative service agreements; registration requirements.
65-1471 Dental services agreements; limitations.
65-1472 Special volunteer dental license established; requirements.