§ 4-305. Examinations

   (a) Right to examination. -- An applicant who otherwise qualifies for a general license to practice dentistry or a general license to practice dental hygiene is entitled to be examined as provided in this section.

(b) Notice of examination. -- The Board shall notify each qualified applicant of the time and place of examination.

(c) Subjects and method of examination. -- The Board shall determine the subjects, scope, form, and passing score for examinations given under this title.

(d) Fee. -- An applicant shall pay:

   (1) To the Board an examination fee set by the Board in an amount that does not exceed the costs of administering the examination; or

   (2) To an examining body designated by the Board an examination fee set by the examining body as approved by the Board.

(e) Eligibility to retake examination. -- An applicant who fails an examination 4 times may not be licensed.

(f) Participation by consumer members of Board. -- Consumer members of the Board may only participate in the proctoring or monitoring of examinations under this title.

(g) Participation by dental hygienist member of Board. -- Unless authorized by the Board, a dental hygienist member of the Board may not participate in any activity relating to the examination of dentists under this title.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 32, § 2B, 4, 5, 29; 1981, ch. 8, § 2; ch. 698, § 1; 1982, ch. 795; 1988, ch. 119, § 1, 2; 1990, ch. 6, § 11; 1992, ch. 433; 1997, ch. 691; 2006, ch. 469.