Section 338.11517. Prosthodontics explained; licensure requirements; examination content.

(1) The practice of prosthodontics includes the diagnosis, treatment planning, rehabilitation, and maintenance of the oral function, comfort, appearance, and health of patients with clinical conditions associated with missing or deficient teeth and/or oral and maxillofacial tissues using biocompatible substitutes.

(2)   The specialty of prosthodontics shall include, but not be limited to, the restoration and maintenance of oral function, comfort, appearance, and health of the patient by the restoration of natural teeth and the replacement of missing teeth and contiguous oral and maxillofacial tissues with artificial substitutes.

(3)   A dentist who applies for licensure as a prosthodontist shall comply with all of the following requirements:

(a)  Hold a current license to practice dentistry in this state.

(b)   Have graduated from a program of prosthodontics approved by the board under R 338.11301.

(c)    Provide verification of a passing score on the written portion of the specialty certification examination which is conducted and scored by the American board of prosthodontics.

(4)     A dentist who applies for licensure as a prosthodontist shall comply with R 338.11505.

History: 1984 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS; 2011 AACS; 2014 AACS.