Nevada § 631.273 - Temporary license to practice dental therapy

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§ 631.273. Temporary license to practice dental therapy

1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, the Board shall, without a clinical

examination required by NRS 631.3121 , issue a temporary license to practice dental therapy to a person who: (a) Has a license to practice dental therapy issued pursuant to the laws of another

state or territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia; (b) Satisfies the requirements of NRS 631.312 ; (c) Has practiced dental therapy pursuant to the laws of another state or territory

of the United States, or the District of Columbia, for at least 5 years immediately

preceding the date that the person applies for a temporary license; (d) Has not had a license to practice dental hygiene or dental therapy revoked or

suspended in this State, another state or territory of the United States, or the District

of Columbia; (e) Has not been denied a license to practice dental hygiene or dental therapy in

this State, another state or territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia; (f) Is not involved in or does not have pending a disciplinary action concerning a

license to practice dental hygiene or dental therapy in this State, another state

or territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia; (g) Pays the application, examination and renewal fees in the same manner as a person

licensed pursuant to NRS 631.3121 ; and (h) Submits all information required to complete an application for a license. 2. A person to whom a temporary license is issued pursuant to this section may: (a) Practice dental therapy for the duration of the temporary license; and (b) Apply for a permanent license to practice dental therapy without a clinical examination

required by NRS 631.3121 if the person has held a temporary license to practice dental therapy issued pursuant

to this section for at least 2 years. 3. The Board shall examine each applicant in writing concerning the contents and interpretation

of this chapter and the regulations of the Board. 4. The Board shall not, on or after July 1, 2021, issue any additional temporary licenses

to practice dental therapy pursuant to this section. 5. Any person who, on July 1, 2021, holds a temporary license to practice dental therapy

issued pursuant to this section may, subject to the regulatory and disciplinary authority

of the Board, practice dental therapy under the temporary license until July 1, 2023,

or until the person is qualified to apply for and is issued or denied a permanent

license to practice dental therapy in accordance with this section, whichever period

is shorter. 6. The Board may revoke a temporary license at any time if the Board finds, by a preponderance

of the evidence, that the holder of the license violated any provision of this chapter

or the regulations of the Board.

Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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