2005 Arizona Revised Statutes - Revised Statutes §32-1232  Qualifications of applicant; application; fee

A. An applicant for licensure shall be of good moral character, shall meet the requirements of section 32-1233 and shall hold a diploma from a recognized dental school. If the school is not recognized, the candidate shall meet the requirements of subsection B of this section.

B. A candidate who is a graduate of a dental school that is not recognized by the board shall meet the examination requirements of this article and shall do all of the following:

1. Present evidence of completion of a two year program in clinical dentistry at a dental school accredited by the American dental association commission on accreditation.

2. Pass parts I and II of the national dental board examinations.

3. Have passed the western regional examining board examination within the last five years.

4. Demonstrate to the satisfaction of the board an ability to read, write, speak, understand and be understood in the English language.

C. Each candidate shall submit a written application to the board accompanied by a nonrefundable Arizona dental jurisprudence examination fee of three hundred dollars. The board shall waive this fee for candidates who are holders of valid restricted permits.

D. The board may deny an application for a license, an application to take an examination for a license or an application for a restricted permit if the applicant:

1. Committed any act that would be cause for censure, probation or suspension or revocation of a license under this chapter.

2. While unlicensed, committed or aided and abetted the commission of any act for which a license is required by this chapter.

3. Knowingly made any false statement in the application.

4. Had a license to practice dentistry revoked by a dental regulatory board in another jurisdiction in the United States for an act that occurred in that jurisdiction that constitutes unprofessional conduct pursuant to this chapter.

5. Is currently under suspension or restriction by a dental regulatory board in another jurisdiction in the United States for an act that occurred in that jurisdiction that constitutes unprofessional conduct pursuant to this chapter.

6. Surrendered, relinquished or gave up a license to practice dentistry in lieu of disciplinary action by a dental regulatory board in another jurisdiction in the United States for an act that occurred in that jurisdiction that constitutes unprofessional conduct pursuant to this chapter.

E. The board shall suspend an application for a license, an application to take an examination for a license or an application for a restricted permit if the applicant is currently under investigation by a dental regulatory board in another jurisdiction. The board shall not issue or deny a license to the applicant until the investigation is resolved.