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BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Board of Dentistry
(Amendment)

201 KAR 8:533.Licensure of dentists.

RELATES TO:

KRS 39A.350-39A.366, 218A.205, 304.40-075, 313.010(9), 313.030, 313.254

STATUTORY AUTHORITY:

KRS 218A.205, 313.021(1)(a), (b), (c), 313.035(1), (3), 313.254

NECESSITY, FUNCTION, AND CONFORMITY:

KRS 313.035 and 218A.205 require the board to promulgate administrative regulations relating to requirements and procedures for the licensure of dentists. This administrative regulation establishes requirements and procedures for licensure of dentists.

Section 1.

General Licensure Requirements. An applicant desiring initial licensure in Kentucky as a general dentist shalldental licensure in the Commonwealth shall at a minimum:

(1)

Understand, read, speak, and write the English language with a comprehension and performance level equal to at least the ninth grade of education, verified by testing as necessary;

(2)

Submit a completed, signed, and notarized Application for Dental Licensure with an attached applicant photo taken within the past six (6) months;

(3)

Pay the fee required by 201 KAR 8:520;

(4)

Not be currently subject to disciplinary action pursuant to KRS Chapter 313 that would prevent licensure;

(5)

Complete and pass the board's jurisprudence exam;

(6)

Hold an activeProvide proof of having current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or a more comprehensive program which meets or exceeds the American Heart Association Guidelines for CPR and ECC;

(7)

Submit to a nationwide state and federal criminal background check by fingerprint through the Department of Kentucky State Police;

(8)

Provide verification within three (3) months of the date the application is received at the office of the board of any license to practice dentistry held previously or currently in any state or other licensing jurisdiction;

(9)

Hold a Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from a dental school, college, or department of a university accredited by theProvide proof that the applicant is a graduate of a Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) accredited dental school or college or dental department of a university;

(10)

Successfully completeProvide proof that the applicant has successfully completed Part I and Part II of the National Board Dental Examination (NBDE) Part I and Part II or the Integrated National Board Dental Examination (INBDE), which is written and theoretical, conducted by the Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations (JCNDE); and

(11)

Provide a written explanation for any positive returns on a query of the National Practitioner Data Bank; and

(12)

Complete all additional requirements for one (1) of the following:

(a)

Licensure by clinical examination;

(b)

Licensure by credentials; or

(c)

Licensure by foreign training.

Section 2.

Requirements for Licensure by Clinical Examination. An individual desiring initial licensure in Kentucky as a general dentist by clinical examination shall:

(1)

Each individual desiring initial licensure as a dentist by examination shall completeComplete all of the requirements listed in Section 1 of this administrative regulation; and.

(2)

Successfully complete all components of one (1) of the followingEach individual desiring initial licensure as a dentist by examination shall successfully complete a clinical examinationsexamination within the five (5) years preceding the filing of the application. The board shall accept the following regional clinical examinations:

(a)

The examination of the Council of Interstate Testing Agencies (CITA);

(b)

The examination of the Central Regional Dental Testing Service (CRDTS);

(c)

The examination of the Commission on Dental Competency Assessments (CDCA);

(d)

The examination of the States Resources for Testing and AssessmentsSouthern Regional Testing Agency (SRTA); and

(e)

The examination of the Western Regional Examining Board (WREB); or

(f)

The Dental Licensure Objective Structured Clinical Examination (DLOSCE) of the Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations (JCNDE).

(3)

An individual applying more than two (2) years after graduating with a DDS or DMD,An individual desiring initial licensure as a dentist by examination more than two (2) years after fulfilling all of the requirements of his or her CODA accredited dental education shall:

(a)

Hold a license to practice dentistry in good standing in another state or territory of the United States or the District of Columbia; or

(b)

Complete a continuing education plan approved by the boardIf the applicant does not hold a license to practice dentistry in good standing, complete a board approved refresher course prior to receiving a license to practice dentistry in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

(4)

An applicant who has taken a clinical examination three (3) times and failed to achieve a passing score shall not be allowed to sit for the examination again until the applicant has completecompleted and passed a remediation plan approved by the board.

Section 3.

Requirements for Licensure by Credentials. An individual desiring initial licensure in Kentucky as a generalEach individual desiring initial licensure as a dentist by credentials shall:

(1)

Complete all of the requirements listed in Section 1 of this administrative regulation;

(2)

Successfully completeProvide proof of having passed a state, regional, or national clinical examination used to determine clinical competency in a state or territory of the United States or the District of Columbia; and

(3)

Be licensed and actively practicing dentistry in a state or territory of the United States or the District of Columbia for a leastProvide proof that, for five (5) of the six (6) years immediately preceding the filing of the application, the applicant has been engaged in the active practice of dentistry when he or she was legally authorized to practice dentistry in a state or territory of the United States or the District of Columbia if the qualifications for the authorization were equal to or higher than those of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Section 4.

Requirements for Licensure by Foreign Training. An individual desiring initial licensure in Kentucky as a general dentist who is a graduate of a non-CODA accredited dental school, college or department of a university shall:

(1)

Complete all requirements in Section 1 of this administrative regulation except for subsection (9);

(2)

Pass the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) administered by the Educational Testing Service with a score of 650 on the paper-based test (PBT) or a score of 116 on the internet-based test (iBT), if English is not the applicant's primary language;

(3)

Successfully complete two (2) years of postgraduate training in a CODA accredited general dentistry program;

(4)

Submit a letter of satisfactory program completion from the program director of each postgraduate training site; and

(5)

Successfully complete a clinical examination required by Section 2(2) of this administrative regulation within five (5) years preceding the filing of the application.

(6)

An individual applying for dental licensure more than two (2) years after completing a CODA accredited general dentistry program shall:

(a)

Hold a license to practice dentistry in good standing in another state or territory of the United States or the District of Columbia; or

(b)

Complete a continuing education plan approved by the board.

Section 5.

Requirements for Student Limited Licensure.

(1)

AnEach individual desiring limited licensure in Kentucky as a student limited license shall:

(1)(a)

Complete all of the requirements listed in Section 1 of this administrative regulation except forwith the exception of subsections (9) and (10);

(2)(b)

SubmitProvide a letter from the dean or program director of a postgraduate, residency, or fellowship program in the Commonwealth of Kentucky stating that the applicant has been accepted into the program and the expected date of completion;

(3)(c)

Submit a signed Statement Regarding Student Licensure Limitations; and

(4)(d)

Submit an official final transcript of the applicant's dental coursework with the degree posted.

(5)(2)

A student limited license holderAn individual licensed under this section shall only practice dentistry in conjunction with programs of the dental school where the individual is a student and shall only provide professional services to patients of these programs.

(6)(3)

A student limited license may be renewed in accordance with Section 10 of this administrative regulation butLicenses issued under this section shall be renewed with all other dental licenses issued by the board and shall automatically expire when the student graduates from or exits the programupon the termination of the holder's status as a student.

(7)(4)

A program enrolling an individual holding a student limited license holder shall notify the board in writing of the date the student graduates from or exits the program.

(8)(5)

Nothing in this section shall prohibit:

(a)

A student from performing a dental procedureoperation under the direct supervision of a competent instructor within the dental school, college, or department of a university or private practice facility approved by the board. The board may authorize a student of any dental college, school, or department of a university to practice dentistry within ain any state or municipal institution, or public school, or under the board of health, or in a public clinic, or a charitable entityinstitution. A fee shall not be accepted by the student beyond the expenses covered by aprovided by the stipend;

(b)

A student limited license holder from working under the general supervision of a licensed dentist within the confines of the postgraduate training program; and

(c)

A volunteer health practitioner from providing services under KRS 39A.350-39A.366.

Section 6.Section 5.

Requirements for Faculty Limited Licensure.

(1)

AnEach individual desiring limited licensure in Kentucky as a faculty memberlimited license shall:

(1)(a)

Complete all of the requirements listed in Section 1 of this administrative regulation with the exception of subsections (9) and (10);

(2)(b)

SubmitProvide a letter from the dean or program director of a Kentuckythe dental school stating that the applicant has receivedshowing a faculty appointment with one (1) of the Commonwealth's dental schools;

(3)(c)

Submit a signed Statement Regarding Faculty Licensure Limitations; and

(4)(d)

Submit an official final transcript of the applicant'shis or her dental coursework with the degree posted.

(5)(2)

A faculty limited license holderAn individual licensed under this section shall only practice dentistry in conjunction with programs of the dental school where the individual is a faculty member and shall only provide professional services to patients of these programs.

(6)(3)

A faculty limited license may be renewed in accordance with Section 10 of this administrative regulation butLicenses issued under this section shall be renewed with all other dental licenses issued by the board and shall automatically expire when the licensee leaves their faculty positionupon the termination of the holder's status as a faculty member.

(7)(4)

A program employing an individual holding a faculty limited license holder shall notify the board in writing of the date the licensee leaves their faculty positionexits the program.

Section 6.

Requirements for Licensure of Foreign Trained Dentists.

(1)

Each individual desiring licensure as a dentist who is a graduate of a non-CODA accredited dental program shall successfully complete two (2) years of postgraduate training in a CODA accredited general dentistry program and shall:

(a)

Provide proof of having passed the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) administered by the Educational Testing Service with a score of 650 on the paper-based test (PBT) or a score of 116 on the internet-based test (iBT), if English is not the applicant's native language;

(b)

Submit a completed, signed, and notarized Application for Dental Licensure with an attached applicant photo taken within the past six (6) months;

(c)

Pay the fee required by 201 KAR 8:520;

(d)

Not be currently subject to disciplinary action pursuant to KRS Chapter 313 that would prevent licensure;

(e)

Complete and pass the board's jurisprudence exam;

(f)

Provide proof of having current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) that meets or exceeds the American Heart Association Guidelines for CPR and ECC;

(g)

Submit to a state and federal criminal background check by fingerprint through the Department of Kentucky State Police;

(h)

Provide verification within three (3) months of the date the application is received at the office of the board of any license to practice dentistry held previously or currently in any state or jurisdiction;

(i)

Provide proof of having successfully completed two (2) years postgraduate training in a CODA accredited general dentistry program;

(j)

Submit one (1) letter of recommendation from the program director of each training site;

(k)

Provide proof of successful completion of Part I and Part II of the National Board Dental Examination, which is written and theoretical, conducted by the Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations within the five (5) years preceding application for licensure;

(l)

Provide proof of successfully completing within the five (5) years prior to application a clinical examination required by Section 2(2) of this administrative regulation; and

(m)

Provide a written explanation for any positive returns on a query of the National Practitioner Data Bank.

(2)

An individual desiring initial licensure as a dentist who is a graduate of a non-CODA accredited dental program and applies more than two (2) years after fulfilling all of the requirements of his or her postgraduate training in a CODA accredited general dentistry program shall:

(a)

Hold a license to practice dentistry in good standing in another state or territory of the United States or the District of Columbia; or

(b)

If the applicant does not hold a license to practice dentistry in good standing, complete a board approved refresher course prior to receiving a license to practice dentistry in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Section 7.

Requirements for Charitable Limited Dental Licensure.

(1)

An individual desiring limited licensure in Kentucky to provide charitable dental servicesEach individual desiring a charitable limited license shall:

(1)(a)

Understand, read, speak, and write the English language with a comprehension and performance level equal to at least the ninth grade of education, verified by testing as necessary;

(2)(b)

Submit a completed, signed, and notarized Application for Charitable Dental Limited Licensure with an attached applicant photo taken within the past six (6) months;

(3)(c)

Pay the fee required by 201 KAR 8:520;

(4)(d)

Not be subject to disciplinary action pursuant to KRS Chapter 313 that would prevent licensure;

(5)(e)

HoldHave a license to practice dentistry in good standing in another state or territory of the United States or the District of Columbia; and

(6)(f)

Provide a written explanation for any positive returns on a query of the National Practitioner Data Bank.

(7)(2)

A charitable limited dental license holderAn individual licensed under this section shall:

(a)

Work only with charitable entities registered with the Cabinet for Health and Family Services that have met the requirements of KRS 313.254 and 201 KAR 8:581;

(b)

Only perform procedures allowed by KRS 313.254(4) and (5) which shall be completed within the duration of the charitable event;

(c)

Not prescribe any medications while practicing in Kentucky;

(d)

Be eligible for the provisions of medical malpractice insurance procured under KRS 304.40-075; and

(e)(d)

Perform these duties without expectation of compensation or charge to the individual, and without payment or reimbursement by any governmental agency or insurer.;

(e)

Have a charitable limited license that shall be valid for no more than two (2) years and shall expire during the regular dental renewal cycle; and

(f)

Comply with reciprocity requirements if applicable.

1.

A state that extends a reciprocal agreement shall comply with this section.

2.

An individual shall notify the sponsor of a charitable clinic and the board of the intent to conduct or participate in the clinic.

3.

An individual conducting or participating in a charitable clinic shall have a license to practice dentistry in the state in which the dentist practices.

(3)

A dentist licensed under this section shall not be allowed to prescribe any medications while practicing in the Commonwealth.

Section 8.

Requirements for Specialty Licensure. An individualEach individual desiring initial licensure as a dental specialist in Kentucky as defined by KRS 313.010(9) shall:

(1)

Submit a completed, signed, and notarized Application for Specialty Licensure with an attached applicant photo taken within the past six (6) months;

(2)

Pay the fee required by 201 KAR 8:520;

(3)

Hold an active Kentucky license to practice general dentistry prior to being issued a specialty license; and

(4)

Successfully completeSubmit satisfactory evidence of completing a CODA accredited graduate or postgraduate specialty program after graduatinggraduation from a dental school.

Section 9.

Minimum Continuing Education Requirements. A Kentucky licensed dentist shall complete thirty (30) hours of continuing education during the two (2) year licensure period defined by KRS 313.030(2) except in the following cases:

(1)

A licensee who was issued a new or reinstated license in the second year of the current biennial license period shall only complete one-half the required hours for that period;

(2)

A licensee who graduated in the first year of the current biennial license period shall only complete one-half the required hours for that period;

(3)

A licensee who graduated in the second year of the current biennial license period shall not be required to complete continuing education hours for that period;

(4)

A charitable limited license holder shall not be required to complete continuing education hours; or

(5)

A licensee may be granted a hardship waiver or deferment if such a request is submitted to and approved by the board.

(1)

Each individual desiring renewal of an active dental license shall complete thirty (30) hours of continuing education that relates to or advances the practice of dentistry and would be useful to the licensee's practice.

(6)(2)

Acceptable continuing education contenthours shall include course content designed to increase:

(a)

Competency in treating patients who are medically compromised or who experience medical emergencies during the course of dental treatment;

(b)

PharmaceuticalKnowledge of pharmaceutical products and the protocol of the proper use protocols of medications;

(c)

Competence to diagnose oral pathology;

(d)

Awareness of currently accepted methods of infection control;

(e)

BasicKnowledge of basic medical and scientific subjects including biology, physiology, pathology, biochemistry, pharmacology, epidemiology, and public health;

(f)

ClinicalKnowledge of clinical and technological subjects;

(g)

PatientKnowledge of subjects pertinent to patient management, safety, and oral healthcare;

(h)

MassCompetency in assisting in mass casualty or mass immunization situations;

(i)

Clinical dentistry performed on a charitable or volunteer basisskills through the volunteer of clinical charitable dentistry that meets the requirements of KRS 313.254;

(j)

BusinessKnowledge of office business operations and best practices; andor

(k)

DentalParticipation in dental association or society business meetings.

(7)(3)

The thirty (30) hours of continuing education shall include:

(a)

A minimum of ten (10) hours shall be taken in a live interactive presentation format.

(b)(4)

A maximum of ten (10) hours total may be taken that meet the requirements of subsection (4)(2)(i) - (k) of this section.

(c)(5)

A minimum of three (3) hours of continuing education shall be taken in the use of the Kentucky All Schedule Prescription Electronic Reporting System (KASPER), pain management, or addiction disorders.

(8)(6)

Dentists who hold a board-issued sedation permit shall also meet the continuing education requirements of 201 KAR 8:550, Section 8.

(9)(7)

All continuing education hours shall be documented byverified by the receipt of a certificate of completion or certificate of attendance bearing:

(a)

AThe signature of or other verification ofby the provider;

(b)

The name of the licensee in attendance;

(c)

The title of the course or meeting attended or completed;

(d)

The date of attendance or completion;

(e)

The number of hours earned; and

(f)

Evidence of the method of delivery if the course was taken in a live interactive presentation format.

(10)(8)

The licensee shall be responsible for obtaining the qualifying documentation of continuing educationIt shall be the sole responsibility of the individual licensee to obtain documentation from the provider or sponsoring organization verifying participation as established in subsection (7) of this section and to retain those documentsthe documentation for a minimum of five (5) years.

(11)(9)

During theAt license renewal process, licenseeseach licensee shall attest to their compliancethe fact that he or she has complied with the requirements of this section.

(12)(10)

LicenseesEach licensee shall be subject to audit of their compliance with the requirements of this sectionproof of continuing education compliance by the board.

Section 10.

Requirements for Renewal of a Dental License.

(1)

All dental licenses issued by the board shall expire on December 31 of odd-numbered years and must be renewed to remain active. A licenseeEach individual desiring renewal of an active general, specialty, student limited, or faculty limited dental license shall:

(1)(a)

Submit a signed, completed and signed Application for Renewal of Dental Licensure;

(2)(b)

Pay the fee required by 201 KAR 8:520;

(3)(c)

Maintain an active, with no more than a thirty (30) day lapse, CPR certification in CPR or a more comprehensive program that meets or exceeds the American Heart Association Guidelines for CPR and ECC unless a hardship waiver is approved by the board; and

(4)(d)

Meet the continuing education requirements as provided for in Section 9 of this administrative regulation except in the following cases:

1.

If a hardship waiver has been submitted to and is subsequently approved by the board;

2.

If the licensee graduated in the first year of the biennial license period, the licensee shall complete one-half (1/2) of the hours as outlined in Section 9 of this administrative regulation; and

3.

If the licensee graduated in the second year of the biennial license period, the licensee shall not be required to complete the continuing education requirements outlined in Section 9 of this administrative regulation.

(5)(2)

If A licensee who has not actively practiced dentistry in the two (2) consecutive years preceding the filing of the renewal application shall complete a continuing education plan approved by the board, he or she shall complete and pass a board approved refresher course prior to resuming the active practice of dentistry.

(6)

A licensee desiring renewal of a charitable limited dental license shall repeat the initial licensure process required by Section 7 of this administrative regulation.

Section 11.

Retirement of a Dental License.

(1)

A licenseeEach individual desiring to no longer hold an active dental license in Kentuckyretirement of a dental license shall submit a completed and signed Retirement of License Form.

(1)(2)

Upon receipt of this form, the board shall send written confirmation of retirement to the address provided by the licensee on the Retirement of License form.

(2)(3)

A licensee shall not retire a license that has a pending disciplinary action against it.

(3)(4)

A license that is not properly retired or renewed shall be considered expired for reinstatement purposesEach retirement shall be effective upon the processing of the completed and signed Retirement of License Form by the board.

Section 12.

Reinstatement of a Dental License.

(1)

A former licenseeEach individual desiring reinstatement of an expired ora properly retired dental license in Kentucky shall:

(1)(a)

Submit a completed, signed, and notarized Application to Reinstate a Dental or Dental Hygiene LicensureLicense with an attached applicant photo taken within the past six (6) months;

(2)(b)

Pay the fee required by 201 KAR 8:520;

(3)(c)

Hold an activeShow proof of having current certification in CPR or a more comprehensive program that meets or exceeds the American Heart Association Guidelines for CPR and ECC;

(4)(d)

Provide verification within three (3) months of the date the application is received at the office of the board of any license to practice dentistry obtainedheld previously or currently in any state or other licensing jurisdiction since the applicant was first licensed in Kentucky;

(5)(e)

Submit to a nationwide state and federal criminal background check by fingerprint through the Department of Kentucky State Police; and

(6)(f)

Provide a written explanation for any positive returns on a query of the National Practitioner Data Bank.

(7)(2)

AnIf an individual applies to reinstate a license within two (2) years of when the license was last active, the individual shall provide proof of having met the continuing education requirements as outlined in Section 9 of this administrative regulation within those two (2) years.

(3)

If the applicant who has not actively practiced dentistry in the two (2) consecutive years immediately preceding the filing of the reinstatement application, the applicant shall complete and pass a continuing education planrefresher course approved by the board prior to resuming the active practice of dentistry.

(8)

A former licensee who applies to reinstate an expired license that was not properly retired shall be subject to:

(a)

The expired license reinstatement penalties in 201 KAR 8:520 if applying less than two (2) years from when the license was last active; or

(b)

The same reinstatement fees as a properly retired license if applying more than two (2) years from when the license was last active.

(4)

If a license is reinstated in the first year of the biennial license period, the licensee shall complete all of the continuing education requirements as outlined in Section 9 of this administrative regulation prior to the renewal of the license.

(5)

If a license is reinstated in the second year of the biennial license period, the licensee shall complete one-half (1/2) of the hours as outlined in Section 9 of this administrative regulation prior to the renewal of the license.

Section 13.

Requirements for Verification of Licensure. AnEach individual desiring an official verification of a dental license held currently or previously in Kentucky shall:

(1)

Submit a signed and completed Verification of Licensure or Registration Form; and

(2)

Pay the fee required by 201 KAR 8:520.

Section 14.

Requesting a Duplicate License. Each individual desiring a duplicate dental license shall:

(1)

Submit a signed and completed Duplicate License or Registration Request Form; and

(2)

Pay the fee required by 201 KAR 8:520.

Section 15.

Issuance of Initial Licensure. Upon an applicant's completion of allIf an applicant has completed all of the requirements for dental licensure within six (6) months of the date the application was received at the office of the board, the board shall:

(1)

Issue a license in sequential numerical order; or

(2)

Deny licensure due to a violation of KRS Chapter 313 or 201 KAR Chapter 8.

Section 15.Section 16.

Incorporation by Reference.

(1)

The following material is incorporated by reference:

(a)

"Application for Charitable Dental Limited Licensure", January 2024May 2023;

(b)

"Application for Dental Licensure", January 2024May 2023;

(c)

"Application for Renewal of Dental Licensure", January 2024May 2023;

(d)

"Application for Specialty Dental Licensure", January 2024February 2023;

(e)

"Application to Reinstate a Dental or Dental Hygiene LicensureLicense", January 2024May 2023;

(f)

"Duplicate License or Registration Request Form", January 2024December 2022;

(g)

"Retirement of License Form", January 2024February 2023;

(h)

"Statement Regarding Faculty Licensure Limitations", January 2024May 2023;

(i)

"Statement Regarding Student Licensure Limitations", January 2024May 2023;

(j)

"Verification of Licensure or Registration Form", January 2024February 2023; and

(k)

"2020 American Heart Association Guidelines for CPR and ECC", 2020.

(2)

This material may be inspected, copied, or obtained, subject to applicable copyright law, at the Kentucky Board of Dentistry, 312 Whittington Parkway, Suite 101, Louisville, Kentucky 40222, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. through 4:30 p.m. This material is also available on the board's Web site at http://dentistry.ky.gov.
JEFF ALLEN, Executive Director
APPROVED BY AGENCY: January 10, 2024
FILED WITH LRC: January 12, 2024 at 11:50 a.m.
PUBLIC HEARING AND COMMENT PERIOD: A public hearing on this administrative regulation shall be held on March 28, 2024 at 3:00 p.m., Eastern Time at the Kentucky Board of Dentistry, 312 Whittington Parkway, Suite 101, Louisville, Kentucky 40222. Individuals interested in being heard at this hearing shall notify this agency in writing by five workdays prior to the hearing of their intent to attend. If no notification of intent to attend the hearing is received by that date, the hearing may be cancelled. This hearing is open to the public. Any person who wishes to be heard will be given an opportunity to comment on the proposed administrative regulation. A transcript of the public hearing will not be made unless a written request for a transcript is made. If you do not wish to be heard at the public hearing, you may submit written comments on the proposed administrative regulation. Written comments shall be accepted through March 31, 2024. Send written notification of intent to be heard at the public hearing, or written comments on the proposed administrative regulation to the contact person below.
CONTACT PERSON: Jeff Allen, Executive Director, Kentucky Board of Dentistry, 312 Whittington Parkway, Suite 101, Louisville, Kentucky 40222, phone (502) 429-7280, fax (502) 429-7282, email jeffrey.allen@ky.gov.
REGULATORY IMPACT ANALYSIS AND TIERING STATEMENT
Contact Person:
Jeffrey Allen
(1) Provide a brief summary of:
(a) What this administrative regulation does:
This administrative regulation establishes requirements to practice dentistry in Kentucky.
(b) The necessity of this administrative regulation:
KRS 313.021(1)(a) requires the board to exercise the administrative functions of the Commonwealth in the regulation of dentists.
(c) How this administrative regulation conforms to the content of the authorizing statutes:
This administrative regulation establishes the rules for obtaining a license to practice as a dentist in Kentucky.
(d) How this administrative regulation currently assists or will assist in the effective administration of the statutes:
This administrative regulation establishes requirements for being licensed to practice dentistry in conformity with its authorizing statute.
(2) If this is an amendment to an existing administrative regulation, provide a brief summary of:
(a) How the amendment will change this existing administrative regulation:
The amendment is not intended to make substantive changes, merely to clarify existing language.
(b) The necessity of the amendment to this administrative regulation:
The amendment is necessary to clarify details about certain aspects of dental licensure.
(c) How the amendment conforms to the content of the authorizing statutes:
This amendment maintains established requirements for being licensed to practice dentistry in conformity with its authorizing statute.
(d) How the amendment will assist in the effective administration of the statutes:
The amendment will clarify certain aspects of dental licensure, making the licensure process more efficient and effective for both board staff and potential licensees
(3) List the type and number of individuals, businesses, organizations, or state and local governments affected by this administrative regulation:
This administrative regulation will primarily affect the approximately 3,200 licensed dentists in Kentucky as well as any new applicants for licensure and the patients of licensed dentists.
(4) Provide an analysis of how the entities identified in question (3) will be impacted by either the implementation of this administrative regulation, if new, or by the change, if it is an amendment, including:
(a) List the actions that each of the regulated entities identified in question (3) will have to take to comply with this administrative regulation or amendment:
Each individual impacted will be required to apply for or renew their licensure in accordance with applicable law and administrative regulations.
(b) In complying with this administrative regulation or amendment, how much will it cost each of the entities identified in question (3):
This administrative regulation does not address specific fee amounts, which are instead provided for in 201 KAR 8:520.
(c) As a result of compliance, what benefits will accrue to the entities identified in question (3):
The administrative regulation will result in a healthier patient population and the avoidance of potentially costly violations of applicable law and administrative regulations by licensed dentists.
(5) Provide an estimate of how much it will cost the administrative body to implement this administrative regulation:
(a) Initially:
No additional cost.
(b) On a continuing basis:
No additional cost.
(6) What is the source of the funding to be used for the implementation and enforcement of this administrative regulation:
Licensure fees are used to fund the implementation of this administrative regulation.
(7) Provide an assessment of whether an increase in fees or funding will be necessary to implement this administrative regulation, if new, or by the change if it is an amendment:
Fee amounts are already established in a separate administrative regulation (201 KAR 8:520) and no increase is needed.
(8) State whether or not this administrative regulation establishes any fees or directly or indirectly increases any fees:
This administrative regulation does not impact existing fees which are already established in 201 KAR 8:520.
(9) TIERING: Is tiering applied?
No; this administrative regulation impacts all similarly situated entities equally.
FISCAL NOTE
(1) What units, parts, or divisions of state or local government (including cities, counties, fire departments, or school districts) will be impacted by this administrative regulation?
None outside of the Board of Dentistry.
(2) Identify each state or federal statute or federal regulation that requires or authorizes the action taken by the administrative regulation.
KRS 313.021.
(3) Estimate the effect of this administrative regulation on the expenditures and revenues of a state or local government agency (including cities, counties, fire departments, or school districts) for the first full year the administrative regulation is to be in effect.
(a) How much revenue will this administrative regulation generate for the state or local government (including cities, counties, fire departments, or school districts) for the first year?
This amendment does not alter the existing revenue generated by dental licensure, which is approximately $1,100,000 every fiscal biennium to the Board of Dentistry.
(b) How much revenue will this administrative regulation generate for the state or local government (including cities, counties, fire departments, or school districts) for subsequent years?
This amendment does not alter the existing revenue generated by dental licensure, which is approximately $1,100,000 every fiscal biennium to the Board of Dentistry.
(c) How much will it cost to administer this program for the first year?
There will be no additional cost as a result of this administrative regulation.
(d) How much will it cost to administer this program for subsequent years?
There will be no additional cost as a result of this administrative regulation.
Note: If specific dollar estimates cannot be determined, provide a brief narrative to explain the fiscal impact of the administrative regulation.
Revenues (+/-):
This administrative regulation does not establish specific fee amounts, which are contained in a separate administrative regulation; however, the revenue generated from dentist licensure is approximately $1,100,000 every fiscal biennium.
Expenditures (+/-):
Expenditures specifically related to this administrative regulation are difficult to determine due to indirect personnel and overhead costs; however, total agency expenditures are approximately $1,400,000 every fiscal biennium.
Other Explanation:
Not applicable.
(4) Estimate the effect of this administrative regulation on the expenditures and cost savings of regulated entities for the first full year the administrative regulation is to be in effect.
(a) How much cost savings will this administrative regulation generate for the regulated entities for the first year?
None.
(b) How much cost savings will this administrative regulation generate for the regulated entities for subsequent years?
None.
(c) How much will it cost the regulated entities for the first year?
No additional cost as a result of this administrative regulation. This administrative regulation does not contain specific fees, which are provided for in a separate administrative regulation.
(d) How much will it cost the regulated entities for subsequent years?
There will be no additional cost as a result of this amendment. This administrative regulation does not contain specific fees, which are provided for in a separate administrative regulation.
Note: If specific dollar estimates cannot be determined, provide a brief narrative to explain the fiscal impact of the administrative regulation.
Cost Savings (+/-):
Expenditures (+/-):
Other Explanation:
(5) Explain whether this administrative regulation will have a major economic impact, as defined below.
"Major economic impact" means an overall negative or adverse economic impact from an administrative regulation of five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) or more on state or local government or regulated entities, in aggregate, as determined by the promulgating administrative bodies. This administrative regulation does not directly have a major economic impact as it does not contain specific fee amounts. When administered in conjunction with the current fees established elsewhere, it impacts the dental health community by just over $500,000 per year, primarily from licensure fees.

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