Iowa Code r. 481-572.20 - Reinstatement or reactivation of a lapsed license, permit, registration or qualification

(1) A lapsed license, permit, registration or qualification may be reactivated at the discretion of the board. Applications for reactivation must include the following:

a. Payment of a reactivation application fee plus one past-due renewal fee as specified in 481-Chapter 571;

b. For reactivation of a lapsed dental or dental hygiene license, a completed criminal history background packet, including the fee as specified in 481-Chapter 571, to facilitate a criminal history background check by the DCI and the FBI;

c. Evidence of completion of continuing education required for renewal in accordance with 481-Chapter 573 that has not been previously reported to the board, or evidence of the full- or part-time practice of the profession in another state, district or territory for a minimum of two years within the previous five-year period;

d. If licensed or registered in another state, district or territory, certification by the licensing authority of the license or registration status and that the licensee or registrant has not been the subject of final or pending disciplinary action;

e. A detailed statement disclosing any disciplinary actions, investigations, claims, complaints, judgments, settlements or criminal charges.

f. Pursuant to Iowa Code section 147.11, applicants for reinstatement, following the revocation, suspension, or acceptance of a voluntary surrender by this board, must comply with any additional stipulations issued by the board prior to the reactivation of the license, registration, permit or qualification.

(2) The board or dental hygiene committee may require a licensee or registrant who is applying for reactivation, and who has not actively practiced clinically within five years immediately preceding the date of application, to successfully complete a board-approved examination or assessment for the purpose of ensuring that the applicant possesses sufficient knowledge and skill to practice safely.

This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code sections 147.10, 147.11 and 272C.2.

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Iowa Code r. 481-572.20

Adopted by IAB March 5, 2025/Volume XLVII, Number 18, effective 4/9/2025