1. (1) Requirements for renewal; dentists. To renew a license a dentist shall, by October 1 of the odd-numbered year following initial licensure and every 2 years thereafter, file with the board all of the following:

   1. (a) An application for renewal on a form prescribed by the department.
   2. (b) The fee authorized by s. 440.08 (2), Stats.
   3. (c) Evidence satisfactory to the board that the licensee has current proficiency in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, including the use of an automated external defibrillator, achieved through instruction provided by an individual, organization, or institution of higher education approved by the Wisconsin department of health services.
   4. (d) Except as provided in sub. (4), evidence satisfactory to the board of successful completion of the continuing education credit hours required under ch. DE 13.
   5. (e) For licensees who hold any sedation permit under ch. DE 11, evidence satisfactory to the board of current certification in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support or Pediatric Advanced Life Support. Pediatric Advanced Life Support is required if treating pediatric patients and is a sufficient certification by itself if the licensee is treating both pediatric and adult patients.
2. (2) Requirements for renewal; dental hygienists. A dental hygienist shall by October 1 of the odd-numbered year following initial licensure and every 2 years thereafter, meet the requirements for renewal specified in sub. (1) (a) to (d).
3. (2m) Requirements for renewal; dental therapists. A dental therapist shall, by October 1 of the odd-numbered year following initial licensure and every 2 years thereafter, meet the requirements for renewal specified in sub. (1) (a) to (d).
4. (3) Failure to meet requirements. A dentist, dental therapist, or dental hygienist who fails to meet the requirements under subs. (1) (a) to (d), (2), and (2m) by the renewal date shall cease and desist from dental, dental therapy, or dental hygiene practice.
5. (4) New licensees. Dentists, dental therapists, and dental hygienists are not required to satisfy the continuing education requirements under sub. (1) (d) for the first renewal period following the issuance of their initial licenses.

6. (5) Requirements for late renewal.

   1. (a) A dentist, dental therapist, or dental hygienist who files an application for renewal of a license within 5 years after the renewal date may renew the license by filing with the board all of the following:

      1. 1. An application for renewal on a form prescribed by the department.
      2. 2. The fee as determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a), Stats., plus the applicable late renewal fee authorized by s. 440.08 (3), Stats.
      3. 3. Evidence satisfactory to the board that the licensee has current proficiency in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, including the use of an automated external defibrillator, achieved through instruction provided by an individual, organization, or institution of higher education approved by the department of health services.
      4. 4. Except as provided under sub. (4), evidence satisfactory to the board of successful completion of the continuing education credit hours required under ch. DE 13.
      5. 5. For licensees who hold any sedation permit under ch. DE 11, evidence satisfactory to the board of current certification in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support or Pediatric Advanced Life Support. Pediatric Advanced Life Support is required if treating pediatric patients and is a sufficient certification by itself if the licensee is treating both pediatric and adult patients.

   2. (b) This paragraph does not apply to dentists, dental therapists, or dental hygienists who have unmet disciplinary requirements. A dentist, dental therapist, or dental hygienist renewing the license after 5 years shall do all of the following:

      1. 1. Pay the renewal fee as determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a), Stats., and the late renewal fee.
      2. 2. Submit evidence satisfactory to the board the applicant has current proficiency in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, including the use of an automated external defibrillator achieved through instruction provided by an individual, organization, or institution of higher education approved by the Wisconsin department of health services.

      3. 3. Provide evidence of one of the following:

         1. a. An active license in good standing in another state.
         2. b. If a dentist or dental therapist, successful completion of a board approved testing service examination within one year of renewal.
         3. c. If a dental hygienist, successful completion of a board approved testing service examination within one year of renewal.
         4. d. Completion of a one year general practice residency within one year of renewal.
         5. e. Completion of a clinical education program approved by the board.
      4. 4. For licensees who hold any sedation permit under ch. DE 11, evidence satisfactory to the board of current certification in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support or Pediatric Advanced Life Support. Pediatric Advanced Life Support is required if treating pediatric patients and is a sufficient certification by itself if the licensee is treating both pediatric and adult patients.

7. (6) Reinstatement. A dentist, dental therapist, or dental hygienist who has unmet disciplinary requirements and failed to renew the license within 5 years or whose license has been denied at renewal, surrendered, or revoked may apply to have the license reinstated following submission of all of the following:

   1. (a) Evidence of completion of the requirements in sub. (5) (b) if the license has not been active within 5 years.
   2. (b) Evidence of completion of the disciplinary requirements, if applicable.
   3. (c) Evidence of rehabilitation or change in circumstances that indicates reinstatement to practice will not constitute a danger to the public or a patient.

History

History: Cr. Register, February, 1982, No. 314, eff. 3-1-82; correction in (6) (b) made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 7., Stats., Register, April, 1986, No. 364; am. (1) (intro.), (b), (2), (5) (a) (intro.), 2., (b), (6) (intro.) and (7), r. (4), Register, June, 1995, No. 474, eff. 7-1-95; am. (1) (intro.), (2), Register, June, 1996, No. 486, eff. 7-1-96; am. (1) (b), (5) (a) 2. and (6) (b), Register, April, 1999, No. 520, eff. 5-1-99; CR 11-033: am. (1) (intro.), (a), cr. (1) (d), am. (2), (3), cr. (4), am. (5) (a) (intro.), 1., cr. (5) (a) 4. Register July 2012 No. 679, eff. 8-1-12.; CR 11-035: am. (1) (intro.), (a), cr. (1) (c), am. (5) (a) (intro.), 1., cr. (5) (a) 3. Register July 2012 No. 679, eff. 8-1-12; CR 17-068: am. (5) (title), (a) 2., r. and recr. (5) (b), (6), r. (7) Register August 2019 No. 764, eff. 9-1-19; correction in (5) (b) 1., (6) (a) made under s. 35.17, Stats., Register August 2019 No. 764; CR 23-041: cr. (1) (e), (5) (a) 5., (b) 4. Register April 2024 No. 820, eff. 5-1-24; EmR2410: emerg. cr. (2m), am. (3), (4), (5) (a) (intro.), (b) (intro.), 3. b., (6) (intro.), eff. 7-26-24; CR 24-094: cr. (2m), am. (3), (4), (5) (a) (intro.), (b) (intro.), 3. b., (6) (intro.) Register July 2025 No. 835, eff. 8-1-25; correction in (2m) made under s. 35.17, Stats., Register July 2025 No. 835.