Delaware Code Title 24. Professions and Occupations § 1132B. Community health license to care for underserved populations -- Dentists practicing in federally-qualified health centers (“FQHCs”) or in government-operated dental clinics

(1) On individuals served by the FQHC, including during community or outreach events serving underserved populations, or on the staff of the FQHC.

(2) For a government-operated dental clinic.

(1) 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.

(2) Before matriculating in a dental college or university, has completed at least 2 years of undergraduate study in an accredited college or university.

(3) Achieve a passing score on the Delaware jurisprudence and National Board of Dental Examiners' examinations.

(4) Does 1 of the following:

(d)(1) A community health license to care for underserved populations becomes a license under § 1122 of this title once the holder submits proof to the Board that the holder completed 3600 hours over 2 years at an FQHC or a government-operated dental clinic.  Hours are limited to a maximum of 40 hours per week, of which at least 32 hours per week must be in providing care for patients at the approved site and only up to 8 hours per week may be for performing clinical-related administrative activities.

(2) If an applicant seeks a license under § 1122 of this title before completing 2 years of service at an FQHC or a government-operated dental clinic, the applicant must comply with §§ 1122(a)(3) and 1123 of this title.

(3) If the requirements of this subsection are not fulfilled, the Board may deny a license under § 1122 of this title.