Section 2.03. Biennial renewal.

 

(1)   Requirements for renewal; dentists. To renew a license a dentist shall, by October 1 of the odd-numbered year following initial licensure and every 2 years thereafter, file with the board all of the following:

(a) An application for renewal on a form prescribed by the department.

(b) The fee authorized by s. 440.08 (2) , Stats.

(c) Evidence satisfactory to the board that the licensee has current proficiency in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, including the use of an automated external defibrillator, achieved through instruction provided by an individual, organization, or institution of higher education approved by the Wisconsin department of health services.

(d) Except as provided in sub. (4) , evidence satisfactory to the board of successful completion of the continuing education credit hours required under ch. DE 13 .

(2)   Requirements for renewal; dental hygienists. A dental hygienist shall by October 1 of the odd-numbered year following initial licensure and every 2 years thereafter, meet the requirements for renewal specified in sub. (1) (a) to (d) .

(3)   Failure to meet requirements. A dentist or dental hygienist who fails to meet the requirements under subs. (1) (a) to (d) and (2) by the renewal date shall cease and desist from dental or dental hygiene practice.

(4)   New licensees. Dentists and dental hygienists are not required to satisfy the continuing education requirements under sub. (1) (d) for the first renewal period following the issuance of their initial licenses.

(5)   Requirements for late renewal; reinstatement.

(a) A dentist or dental hygienist who files an application for renewal of a license within 5 years after the renewal date may renew his or her license by filing with the board all of the following:

1. An application for renewal on a form prescribed by the department.

2. The fee authorized by s. 440.08 (2) , Stats., plus the applicable late renewal fee authorized by s. 440.08 (3) , Stats.

3. Evidence satisfactory to the board that the licensee has current proficiency in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, including the use of an automated external defibrillator, achieved through instruction provided by an individual, organization, or institution of higher education approved by the department of health services.

4. Except as provided under sub. (4) , evidence satisfactory to the board of successful completion of the continuing education credit hours required under ch. DE 13 .

(b) A dentist or dental hygienist who files an application for renewal more than 5 years after the renewal date may be reinstated by filing with the board an application and fees as specified in subs. (1) and (2) and verification of successful completion of examinations or education, or both, as the board may prescribe.

(6)   Reinstatement following disciplinary action. A dentist or dental hygienist applying for licensure following disciplinary action by the board, pursuant to s. 447.07 , Stats., may be reinstated by filing with the board:

(a) An application as specified in s. DE 2.01 ;

(b) The fee authorized by s. 440.05 (1) , Stats.;

(c) Verification of successful completion of examinations as the board may prescribe; and,

(d) Evidence satisfactory to the board, either orally or in writing as the board deems necessary, that reinstatement to practice will not constitute a danger to the public or a patient.

(7)   Display of license. The license and certificate of registration shall be displayed in a prominent place by every person licensed and currently registered by the board.

History: Cr. Register, February, 1982, No. 314 , eff. 3-1-82; correction in (6) (b) made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 7., Stats., Register, April, 1986, No. 364 ; am. (1) (intro.), (b), (2), (5) (a) (intro.), 2., (b), (6) (intro.) and (7), r. (4), Register, June, 1995, No. 474 , eff. 7-1-95; am. (1) (intro.), (2), Register, June, 1996, No. 486 , eff. 7-1-96; am. (1) (b), (5) (a) 2. and (6) (b), Register, April, 1999, No. 520 , eff. 5-1-99; CR 11-033 : am. (1) (intro.), (a), cr. (1) (d), am. (2), (3), cr. (4), am. (5) (a) (intro.), 1., cr. (5) (a) 4. Register July 2012 No. 679 , eff. 8-1-12.; CR 11-035 : am. (1) (intro.), (a), cr. (1) (c), am. (5) (a) (intro.), 1., cr. (5) (a) 3. Register July 2012 No. 679 , eff. 8-1-12.