Wyo. Code R. 034-0001-7
Dental Examiners, Board of
Chapter 7: Revocation or Suspension of License
Effective Date: 05/23/1991 to 03/05/2003
Rule Type: Superceded Rules & Regulations
Reference Number: 034.0001.7.05231991
Section 1. Dentists. Any dentist may have his or her license revoked or suspended by the board for any of the causes outlined in and under the procedures set forth in the Act, or for violation of any of the rules of ethics as adopted or promulgated by this board.
Section 2. Dental Hygienists. Any dental hygienist may have his or her license revoked or suspended by the board for any of the causes outlined in and under the procedures set forth in the Act or for violation of any of the rules of ethics as adopted or promulgated by this board.
Section 3. Reinstatement of License. The following applies to any dentist or dental hygienist whose license has been revoked by the board:
(a) A person whose license has been revoked after a hearing or who has consented to revocation may not apply for reinstatement until the expiration of at least five (5) years from the effective date of the revocation.
(b) A person whose license has been suspended for a specific period may not move for reinstatement until the expiration of the period specified in the order of suspension.
(c) Motions for reinstatement by persons whose licenses have been revoked for violation of the Act and these Rules and Regulations shall be served upon the board at least two (2) months prior to the return date thereof. Upon receipt of the motion for reinstatement, the board shall cause the matter to be investigated. The board shall promptly schedule a hearing at which respondent-dentist or hygienist shall have the burden of demonstrating by clear and convincing evidence that he/she has the moral qualifications, competency, and learning in dentistry or dental hygiene required for admission to practice dentistry or dental hygiene in this state and that his/her resumption of the practice of dentistry or dental hygiene will not be detrimental to the integrity and standing of the practice of dentistry in the state of Wyoming, nor the health and welfare of the public.
At the conclusion of the hearing, the board shall promptly file a report, and issue an order concerning said reinstatement within sixty (60) days following the motion.
(d) Nothing in the above provisions of this section (Section 3) shall be construed to apply to the voluntary suspension of a license pursuant to Chapter III, Section 1.(e) of these rules.