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Delaware Code Title 24. Professions and Occupations § 1124. Dentists and dental hygienists licensed in other jurisdictions

Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) On payment of the appropriate fee and submission and acceptance of a written application on forms provided by the Board, the Board shall grant a license to practice dentistry or dental hygiene to each applicant who presents proof of current licensure in “good standing” in another state, the District of Columbia, or territory of the United States and who meets all of the following criteria:

(1) Has maintained the applicant's license in “good standing” and has satisfied all requirements of § 1122(c)(2) through (c)(7) of this title.

(2) For licensure as a dental hygienist, meet all of the following:

a. Has practiced for a minimum of 3 of the last 5 years in the state in which the applicant currently is or has been licensed.

b. Has passed the examinations required under § 1123(b)(2)b. and (b)(2)c. of this title.

(3) For licensure as a dentist, meet all of the following:

a. Has received a degree in dentistry from an accredited dental college or university accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association.

b. Has submitted proof that the applicant has had 3 years of active dental practice in another state, the District of Columbia, or a territory of the United States.

c. The requirements under § 1122(a)(1), (a)(2), (a)(4), and (a)(5) of this title.

(4) Repealed by 83 Laws 2022, ch. 420, § 4.

(5) Has submitted proof of a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) technique in accordance with regulations adopted by the Board.

(b) Repealed by 83 Laws 2022, ch. 420, § 4.

(c) An applicant for licensure under this section shall have remained academically current, through continuing education or otherwise, as determined by the Board.

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