SECTION 103.4. Temporary Licensure by Credentials

(a) In addition to the general qualifications for licensure contained in §103.1 of this chapter (relating to General Qualifications for Licensure), an applicant for temporary dental hygienist licensure by credentials must present proof that the applicant:

(1) Is currently licensed in good standing in another state, the District of Columbia, or territory of the United States, provided that such licensure followed successful completion of a dental hygiene clinical examination administered by another state or regional examining board;

(2) Is endorsed by the state board of dentistry that has jurisdiction over the current practice. Such endorsement is established by providing a copy under seal of the applicant's current license, and by a certified statement that the applicant has current good standing in said jurisdiction;

(3) Is currently employed by a nonprofit corporation that is organized under the Texas Non Profit Corporation Act, and that accepts Medicaid reimbursement;

(4) Has completed 12 hours of continuing education taken within the 12 months preceding the date the licensure application is received by the Board. All hours shall be taken in accordance with the requirements for continuing education as mandated by Chapter 104 of this title (relating to Continuing Education); and

(5) Has successfully passed background checks for criminal or fraudulent activities, to include information from: the National Practitioner Data Bank, the Healthcare Integrity and Protection Data Bank and/or the American Association of Dental Boards (AADB) Clearinghouse for Disciplinary Action.

(b) A license granted under this section is valid only for practice as an employee of the non-profit corporation named on the application.

(c) A dental hygienist holding a temporary license issued under this section may renew the license by submitting a renewal application and paying all required fees.

(d) A dental hygienist holding a temporary license may obtain a license under the provisions of §103.3 of this chapter (relating to Licensure by Credentials) when the dental hygienist meets the practice requirements set forth in that section, by requesting in writing that the Board issue such license and by paying a fee equal to the difference between the application fee charged under §103.3 of this chapter and the application fee charged under this section.

Source Note: The provisions of this §103.4 adopted to be effective September 21, 2004, 29 TexReg 9003; amended to be effective May 19, 2010, 35 TexReg 3814; amended to be effective May 29, 2013, 38 TexReg 3345; amended to be effective June 25, 2020, 45 TexReg 4200