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Inactive Status | FAQs - Inactive and Reinstatement

Reinstatement of Dental Hygienist License

Registered dental hygienists whose licenses are in inactive status may apply to have their license reinstated as set forth in N.D.C.C. 43-20-06 and N.D.A.C. 20-04-01-01-07. (Licenses that are NOT in inactive status may not be reinstated. Individuals who no longer have an active or inactive license and wish to resume practice must reapply for a license using the processes found here: Initial Application - Dental Hygienist - ND Dental Board).Reinstatement applications and the associated non-refundable application fee must be completed and submitted to the Board. 
Requirements of reinstatement and set forth on the application form, and include:

1. Proof that the dental hygienist has completed 16 hours of continuing education in accordance with NDAC 20-04-01-08. 
2. Grounds for denial of the application under NDCC § 43-28-18 do not exist.
3. The applicant must deliver to the Board license verification from the examining or licensing board of every jurisdiction in which the individual is licensed to practice. 
4. The applicant provides explanation and proof of their employment in clinical dental practice or dental education for the five years prior to application. Examples of proof of employment include W2 or a notarized letter from employer.
5. The applicant has passed the Jurisprudence Exam, a written examination on the laws and rules governing the practice of dentistry in this state.
6. If the applicant seeks to carry out functions restricted by permits, they must apply for each permit (e.g., local anesthetic, restorative care, Class I or Class II anesthesia).
7. The Board may require reexamination of clinical skills.

Download Reinstatement Application Packet

Once the application and fee have been received by the Board’s office the applicant will be sent criminal background check fingerprint cards with instructions.  Law enforcement agencies carry out background checks so the timing of the completion depends on their workload. 

Inactive License Status

A license that is current and in good standing may converted to Inactive Status at the time of renewal, December 31 of odd numbered years. Inactive status allows you to maintain your license without revocation and continuing education requirements, but you may not practice while in Inactive status. You may wish to convert your license to  inactive status if you practice out of state or have retired. Inactive status permits the licensee to retain their license in good standing and avoid cancellation, and allows them to return to practice through the reinstatement process.

A practitioner may upon payment of an annual fee, place the license on inactive status pursuant to Section 20-04-01-07 a hygiensts license on inactive status may be reinstated prior to the next license expiration date provided grounds for denial of the application under the North Dakota Century Code section 43-28-18 do not exist.

 

INACTIVE RENEWAL FOR HYGIENISTS

FAQs - Inactive and Reinstatement

• Who is eligible to apply for reinstatement? 
• How do I maintain my inactive status?
• What if I fail to renew the inactive status by December 31^st?
• Once I have submitted the application and requirements, when will I receive the license?

Who is eligible to apply for reinstatement? 

To reinstate a license the applicant must be a dental or dental hygiene licenses in inactive status in North Dakota. The Board maintains records of licensure for ten years. Therefore, if you have not maintained INACTIVE STATUS in ND for ten years previous to the REINSTATEMENT application, you may be required to reapply for licensure.

 How do I maintain my inactive status?

To renew inactive status licensees are sent a notice of renewal by mid October, annually.

 What if I fail to renew the inactive status by December 31^st?

If the Board does not receive the renewal application and fee the inactive status expires. By sending the application, application fee and late fee, the inactive status may be reinstated. If the Board does not receive anapplication, and fees etc., for late-renewal by March 1st of the odd-numbered year, the inactive status is cancelled and the license cannot be reinstated. Individuals who seek to return to practice in the state again would need to re-apply for licensure, meeting the then-current application requirements. 

Once I have submitted the application and requirements, when will I receive the license?

Applicants that meet the requirements of reinstatement have their licenses returned to active status.  Applicants may verify license status online.

INACTIVE RENEWAL FOR DENTISTS & HYGIENISTS