1. (a) The board, upon payment by the applicant of a fee set by the board, shall grant a temporary license to practice dentistry to any reputable dentist or a temporary license to practice dental hygiene to any reputable dental hygienist who:

   1. (1) meets all requirements of Section 256.101 except those of Subsection (a)(8); and
   2. (2) is employed by a nonprofit corporation that accepts Medicaid reimbursement.
2. (b) A license granted under this section expires immediately when a licensee fails to meet the requirements of this section.

Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1470, Sec. 5.01, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.