(a) A person whose license has been revoked or suspended, who has been placed on probation, or whose license was surrendered pursuant to a stipulated settlement as a condition to avoid a disciplinary administrative hearing, may petition the dental hygiene board for reinstatement or modification of the penalty, including modification or termination of probation, after a period of not less than the following minimum periods have elapsed from the effective date of the decision ordering disciplinary action:

1. (1) At least three years for reinstatement of a license revoked for unprofessional conduct or surrendered pursuant to a stipulated settlement as a condition to avoid an administrative disciplinary hearing.
2. (2) At least two years for early termination, or modification of a condition, of a probation of three years or more.
3. (3) At least one year for modification of a condition, or reinstatement of a license revoked for mental or physical illness, or termination, or modification of a condition, of a probation of less than three years.

(d) In considering reinstatement or modification or penalty, the dental hygiene board or the administrative law judge hearing the petition may consider the following:

1. (1) All activities of the petitioner since the disciplinary action was taken.
2. (2) The offense for which the petitioner was disciplined.
3. (3) The petitioner’s activities during the time the license or permit was in good standing.
4. (4) The petitioner’s rehabilitative efforts, general reputation for truth, and professional ability.