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 5. SPECIALTIES |
Section 338.11521. Pediatric dentistry explained; licensure requirements; examination content.
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Rule 1521. (1) The practice of pediatric dentistry is an age-defined specialty that provides both primary and comprehensive preventive and therapeutic oral health care for infants and children through adolescence, including those with special health care needs.
(2) A dentist who desires licensure as a pediatric dentist shall comply with all of the following requirements:
(a) Hold a current license to practice dentistry in Michigan.
(b) Have graduated from a program of pediatric dentistry approved by the board under R 338.11301.
(c) Provide verification of a passing score on the written examination used for specialty certification which is conducted and scored by the American board of pediatric dentistry since 2005 or provide documentation of diplomate status with the American board of pediatric dentistry.
(3) A dentist who desires licensure as a pediatric dentist shall comply with R 338.11505.
History: 1984 AACS; 2011 AACS.