The ADA Council on Dental Education and Licensure launched an interactive map in an effort to assist dentists with keeping track of current initial licensure requirements by state. The map highlights the varying requirements for dental licensure in the 50 states and Puerto Rico, while also demonstrating the complexity of dental licensure and the need for licensure reform. Members may …
Dental Board Adopts One Hour Opioid Prescriber Training Requirement
As shared with Colorado dentists this summer, a 2019 state bill (SB19-228) added a new training requirement for all prescribers of opioids, including dentists. The training seeks to help address Colorado’s opioid crisis by requiring all prescribers of opioids to complete training in four key areas: Best practices for opioid prescribing, according to the most recent version of the DORA …
Feedback Requested: Non-Patient License Exam Structure
The Colorado Dental Board has started preliminary discussions regarding licensure exam structure, specifically transitioning to accepting only a non-patient exam in the future. While the discussion and rulemaking processes will likely occur over an extended timeline, we encourage members to send us any initial feedback or questions you may have on the potential outcomes associated with switching to a non-patient …
Renew Your Dental License by Feb. 28
All Colorado dentist and dental hygienist licenses must be renewed by Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018, through the Colorado Dental Board website. If you have not already done so, renew your state dental license before it expires. Dentists and dental hygienists are not permitted to practice dentistry without a current license. The Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) administers the license …
Dental License Renewal Notices Coming By Email Only
Dental license renewal is available starting the week of Jan. 15, 2018, through the Colorado Dental Board website. All Colorado dentist and dental hygienist licenses must be renewed by Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018. If you have not already done so, renew your state dental license before it expires. Dentists and dental hygienists are not permitted to practice dentistry without a …