1. (a) In addition to the general qualifications for licensure contained in §103.1 of this chapter, an applicant for temporary dental hygienist licensure by credentials must present proof that the applicant:

   1. (1) Has graduated from a dental hygiene school accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association;
   2. (2) Is currently licensed in good standing in another state, the District of Columbia, or territory of the United States that has licensing requirements that are substantially equivalent to the requirements of the Texas Dental Practice Act;
   3. (3) Is endorsed by the state board of dentistry that has jurisdiction over the current practice. Such endorsement is established by providing a copy under seal of the entity with jurisdiction over the applicant's current license, and by a certified statement that the applicant has current good standing in said jurisdiction;
   4. (4) Has not been the subject of final or pending disciplinary action in any jurisdiction in which the applicant is or has been licensed;
   5. (5) Has passed a national written examination relating to dental hygiene as certified by the American Dental Association Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations or another examination approved by the Board;
   6. (6) Has passed a state or regional dental hygiene clinical examination;
   7. (7) Is reputable, as demonstrated by at least two letters of character reference on which signatures have been notarized;
   8. (8) Submits documentation that applicant is currently employed by a corporation that is organized under the Texas Non Profit Corporation Act, and that accepts Medicaid reimbursement;
   9. (9) Shows proof of current CPR certification as required by the Texas Dental Practice Act, Chapter 256, §256.101; and,
   10. (10) Submits proof of completion of 12 hours of continuing education taken within the 12 months preceding the date the licensure application is received by the Board. All hours shall be taken in accordance with the requirements for continuing education as mandated by Chapter 104 of this title.
2. (b) A license granted under this section is valid only for practice as an employee of the non-profit corporation named on the application.
3. (c) A dental hygienist holding a temporary license issued under this section may renew the license by submitting an annual renewal application and paying all required fees.
4. (d) A dental hygienist holding a temporary license may obtain a license under the provisions of §103.3 of this chapter (relating to Licensure by Credentials) when the dental hygienist meets the practice requirements set forth in that section, by requesting in writing that the Board issue such license and by paying a fee equal to the difference between the application fee charged under §103.3 of this chapter and the application fee charged under this section.

Source Note:The provisions of this §103.4 adopted to be effective September 21, 2004, 29 TexReg 9003; amended to be effective May 19, 2010, 35 TexReg 3814.