33-15-108. Licensing; qualifications; examinations; fees.
(a) Any person who has a background that does not evidence conduct adverse to the practice of dentistry or to the ability to practice dentistry, who has graduated and attained the degree of doctor of dental surgery or doctor of dental medicine from a college or university in the United States or Canada accredited by the commission on dental accreditation of the American Dental Association, may apply to the board to have the applicant's qualifications considered for licensure to practice dentistry. The applicant shall pass a written, clinical and state examination that follows national standards as determined by rule of the board.
(b) The board may set fees for initial examinations and reexamination. Fees shall be paid to the board office before the examination or reexamination. The fee shall be paid by any method designated by the board, and in no case shall the fee be refunded.
(c) The applicant shall be informed of the results of his examination within thirty (30) days after the examination.
(d) Repealed By Laws 2009, Ch. 181, § 2.
(e) If the applicant fails the board examination three (3) times, he shall show evidence of additional education to the satisfaction of the board before he may be reexamined.
(f) The board shall keep records of the names and addresses of all applicants and such other matters as affords a full record of the actions of the board. The records or transcripts of the records, duly certified by the president and secretary of the board with the seal of the board attached, is prima facie evidence before all courts of this state of the entries therein.
(g) The board shall make and prescribe all reasonable rules for its government and for the conduct of its business.
(h) The board may make and prescribe rules and regulations for the licensure and practice of dentistry in the state of Wyoming, not inconsistent with this act. For purposes of this subsection, "practice of dentistry" includes the work of dental hygienists, dental auxiliaries, dental technicians and dental laboratories.