Section 13.05. Criteria for acceptance of continuing education programs.

 

(1)   Dentists. The board accepts continuing education programs for dentists that satisfy the following criteria:

(a) The subject matter of the continuing education program relates to the practice of dentistry or the practice of medicine.

(b) The continuing education program is one of the following:

1. Sponsored or recognized by a local, state, regional, national, or international dental or medical professional organization.

2. A college level course that is offered by a postsecondary institution accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation or a successor agency, or by another recognized accrediting body.

3. A study group as specified in s. DE 13.02 (4) .

(2)   Dental Hygienists. The board accepts continuing education programs for dental hygienists that satisfy the following criteria:

(a) The subject matter of the continuing education program relates to the clinical practice of dental hygiene or the practice of medicine.

(b) The continuing education program is one of the following:

1. Sponsored or recognized by a local, state, regional, national, or international dental, dental hygiene, dental assisting, or medical related professional organization.

2. A study group as specified in s. DE 13.02 (4) .

History: CR 11-033 : cr. Register July 2012 No. 679 , eff. 8-1-12.