Tennessee Code Title 63. Professions of the Healing Arts § 63-5-111

(a)(1) The board may conduct examinations at such times and places as it may designate and charge each examinee a fee for each examination taken as set annually by the board.

(2) In addition to examinations conducted pursuant to subdivision (a)(1), the board shall recognize a certificate granted by the American Dental Association's Commission on National Board Dental Examinations and may accept the results of its own board examination or the results of an examination conducted by one (1) or more of the regional testing agencies.

(3) An examination described in this subsection (a) may be written or oral, or both; shall include subjects as may be designated by the board; and may also include practical tests, working operations, and demonstrations, within the discretion of the board. An examination may be conducted on a live human patient or a non-patient-based model may be used.

(b)(1) If the applicant shall successfully pass the examination and shall be found worthy, the board shall direct the division to issue a license to that applicant.

(2) The board may, within its discretion, refuse to grant a certificate to any person found guilty of making false statements, cheating or of any fraud or deception, either in applying for or in taking the examination.

(3) The board may, within its discretion, refuse to issue a license to any person who fails to apply for the same within ninety (90) days following notification of successful completion of all requirements for the licensure.