Haw. Code R. § 16-79-144 - Biennial renewal

At the time of the biennial renewal, not later than December 31 of each odd-numbered year, each licensee shall have completed the CE program requirements for the two calendar years preceding the renewal date as follows:

(1) Licensed dentist:

(A) Dentists initially licensed in the first year of the biennium shall have completed sixteen CE hours;

(B) Dentists initially licensed in the second year of the biennium shall not be required to complete any CE hours; and

(C) All other dentists shall have completed thirty-two CE hours.

(D) In addition to subsections (A), (B), or (C) above, after January 1, 2016, each licensee who is a dentist shall complete at least three hours of ethics training per year.

(2) Licensed dental hygienist:

(A) Dental hygienists initially licensed in the first year of the biennium shall have completed ten CE hours;

(B) Dental hygienists initially licensed in the second year of the biennium shall not be required to complete any CE hours; and

(C) All other dental hygienists shall have completed twenty CE hours.

(3) Except as provided in section 16-79-147, the failure of a licensee to present evidence of compliance with the CE program requirements shall constitute a forfeiture of license, which may be restored pursuant to section 16-79-3.1.

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Haw. Code R. § 16-79-144

[Eff and comp 2/9/02] (Auth: HRS § 448-6) (Imp: HRS § 448-8.5) [am and comp 1/27/14; Am and Comp 8/22/2016] (Imp: HRS § 448-6)