Montana Code 37-4-341. Licensure of out-of-state volunteer dentists and dental hygienists without examination
37-4-341. Licensure of out-of-state volunteer dentists and dental hygienists without examination. (1) The board may issue a restricted temporary license to a nonresident dentist or dental hygienist, without examination, to practice in a clinic listed in 37-4-103(6) if the applicant:
Terms Used In Montana Code 37-4-341
- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See Montana Code 1-1-201
(a)has graduated from a dental or dental hygiene program or school accredited by the commission on dental accreditation;
(b)is currently licensed in another state as an actively practicing dentist or dental hygienist; and
(c)is in good standing and does not have a disciplinary action pending in the other state.
(2)A dentist or dental hygienist holding a restricted temporary license under this section:
(a)may not receive monetary or other compensation for providing services; and
(b)may serve only those persons served by the clinics listed in 37-4-103(6).
(3)An application for a restricted temporary license must be submitted on a form approved by the board.
(4)The board shall issue a restricted temporary license within 45 calendar days of receipt of a completed application that demonstrates that the applicant meets the requirements of this section. A restricted temporary license may be renewed annually.
(5)A restricted temporary license is not intended as a means to allow an applicant to practice in this state before a permanent license is granted or as a means to obtain a permanent license when the applicant does not otherwise meet the requirements for permanent licensure.
(6)The board may adopt rules to implement this section, including but not limited to rules to:
(a)establish the scope of practice for a dentist or dental hygienist practicing with a restricted temporary license;
(b)establish a limitation on the number of days a dentist or dental hygienist may practice with a restricted temporary license during any 12-month period; and
(c)set fees for issuance of the restricted temporary license that must be commensurate with costs.