Michigan Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 16, 2016) |
Department LR. Licensing and Regulatory Affairs |
Bureau of Professional Licensing |
Chapter Board of Dentistry – General Rules |
Part 2. LICENSURE |
Section 338.11203. Dental examinations; required passing scores.
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Rule 1203. (1) The board approves and adopts the examination developed and scored by the joint commission on national dental examinations. An applicant shall present evidence of passing each component of the examination with a converted score of not less than 75.
(2) The board approves and adopts the dental simulated clinical written examination developed and scored by the north east regional board of dental examiners, incorporated, or a successor organization. An applicant shall present evidence of passing each component of the examination with a converted score of not less than 75.
(3) The board approves and adopts the clinical examination developed and scored by the north east regional board of dental examiners, incorporated. A passing score on the clinical examination shall be the score recommended by the north
east regional board of dental examiners, incorporated, or its successor organization. In no case shall the applicant present evidence of less than a converted score of 75 on each component of the examination.
(4) The board approves and adopts the clinical examinations of other regional testing agencies or state boards if the examinations are considered to be substantially equivalent to the clinical examination of the north east regional board of dental examiners, incorporated. A passing
score on the clinical examination shall be the score recommended by the sponsoring organization. In no case shall the applicant present evidence of less than a converted score of 75 on each component of the examination.
(5) To determine substantial equivalency as specified in subrule (4) of this rule, the board shall consider factors such as the following:
(a) Subject areas included.
(b) Detail of material.
(c) Comprehensiveness.
(d) Length of an examination.
(e) Degree of difficulty.
(6) To demonstrate substantial equivalency as specified in subrule (4) of this rule, an applicant may be required to submit, or cause to be submitted, materials such as the following:
(a) A copy of the examination booklet or description of the examination content and examination scores issued by the testing agency.
(b) An affidavit from the appropriate state licensing agency that describes the examination and sets forth the legal standards which were in effect at the time of the examination.
(c) An affidavit from a state licensing board or examination agency that describes the examination.
History: 1984 AACS; 1997 AACS; 2006 AACS.