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License Description General Information terms and definitions: A dentist or dental hygienist must have practiced a minimum of five (5) years from the date the application is received to be considered for licensure by credentials. For example, if a candidate has been licensed for twenty (20) years but has not practiced for the past three (3) years, that candidate will not be considered for licensure by credentials. BOARD REGULATION NUMBER 47--LICENSURE BY CREDENTIALS Purpose: To establish additional standards for licensure by credentials not included in Miss. Code Ann. § 73-9-24. 1. The Mississippi State Board of Dental Examiners has determined that a dentist or dental hygienist must practice a minimum of ninety (90) days per year from the date the application for licensure by credentials is received by the Board to be considered as actively practicing for the past five (5) years, pursuant to Miss. Code Ann. § 73-9- 24(1)(b). 2. The Mississippi State Board of Dental Examiners has determined that a maximum of two (2) years of a candidate's participation in an approved residency program may be used toward fulfilling the minimum five-year, active practice requirement stipulated by Miss. Code Ann. § 73-9-24(1)(b).
Licensing Agency
MS State Board of Dental Examiners
600 East Amite Street, Suite 100
Jackson, MS 39201-2801
(601) 944 9622
dental@dentalboard.ms.gov
Active Status Active
Continuing Education Continuing education required to maintain license
Criminal Record No criminal record prohibitions
Education Specific course required
Exam Third-party exam required
License Type Stand-alone license
License Updated 08/14/2023
Physical Requirements No physical requirements
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