(1) Licensees may place their license on inactive status upon written request to the board.

(2) An inactive status license does not entitle the holder to practice dentistry, dental hygiene, or denturitry in the state of Montana.

(3) The board may consider a licensee request to convert an inactive status license to active status upon written request to the board if the applicant provides the following:

(a) a completed form;

(b) evidence that the applicant has actively and competently practiced in this or another jurisdiction within the last five years;

(c) license verification from all jurisdictions where the applicant is licensed or has held a license;

(d) certificates of attendance of continuing education pursuant to ARM 24.138.2105 as follows:

(i) 60 hours of continuing education for a dentist, for the three most current renewal years;

(ii) 36 hours of continuing education for a dental hygienist, for the three most current renewal years; or

(iii) 36 hours of continuing education for a denturist, for the three most current renewal years.

(e) a current CPR, ACLS, or PALS card; and

(f) any other information the board may require for evidence of operative competency.

(4) If the applicant has been out of practice for longer than five years, the applicant shall provide evidence of the following:

(a) completion of:

(i) a clinical competency course(s) or skills assessment analysis approved by the board; or

(ii) a board approved regional or state examination within the most recent five years.

(b) a license verification from all jurisdictions where the applicant is licensed or has held a license;

(c) certificates of attendance of continuing education pursuant to ARM 24.138.2105 as follows:

(i) 60 hours of continuing education for a dentist for the three most current renewal years;

(ii) 36 hours of continuing education for a dental hygienist for the three most current renewal years; or

(iii) 36 hours of continuing education for a denturist for the three most current renewal years.

(d) a current CPR, ACLS, or PALS card; and

(e) any other information the board may require for evidence of operative competency.

(5) Applicants shall take the jurisprudence examination if the applicant has not practiced in Montana within the most recent five years.