A dentist who desires to practice his or her profession in the State of Arkansas under Arkansas Code § 17-82-304 may apply to the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners for a license to practice pursuant to the following requirements:

1. (1) Completion of an Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners application with photograph taken within the last six (6) months, signed on the last page;
2. (2) Be a graduate of a school for the education and training of dentists approved by the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners and accredited by the American Dental Association’s Commission on Dental Accreditation;

3. (3)

   1. (A) Final transcript of grades from the school of dentistry sent directly from the school to the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners office.

   2. (B) Transcript must:

      1. (i) Bear the school seal; and
      2. (ii) Reflect the awarding of a degree;

4. (4)

   1. (A) Successful completion of the Integrated National Board Dental Examination, administered by the Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations.
   2. (B) A copy of the results must be sent directly from the Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations to the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners office.
   3. (C) Copies of the card will not be accepted.
   4. (D) Successful completion shall mean a minimum of seventy-five percent (75%) on each segment of the examination;

5. (5)

   1. (A) Satisfactory completion of a clinical examination, which will be administered by the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners or any regional testing agency whose examination is accepted by the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners for the initial licensure of a dentist.
   2. (B) Satisfactory completion shall mean a minimum score of seventy-five percent (75%) on each segment of the examination;
6. (6) Completion of other forms as requested by the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners; and
7. (7) A copy of a certificate showing current Basic Life Support cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification.