OAR 818-021-0085: Renewal or Reinstatement of Expired License

Any licensee whose license to practice as a dentist , dental hygienist or dental therapist has expired, may apply for reinstatement under the following circumstances: (1) If the license has been expired 30 days or less, the applicant shall: (a) Pay a penalty fee of $50; (b) Pay the biennial renewal fee; and (c) Submit a completed renewal application and certification of having completed the Board's continuing education requirements. (2) If the license has been expired more than 30 days but less than 60 days, the applicant shall: (a) Pay a penalty fee of $100; (b) Pay the biennial renewal fee; and (c) Submit a completed renewal application and certification of having completed the continuing education requirements. (3) If the license has been expired more than 60 days, but less than one year, the applicant shall: (a) Pay a penalty fee of $150; (b) Pay a fee equal to the renewal fees that would have been due during the period the license was expired; (c) Pay a reinstatement fee of $500; and (d) Submit a completed application for reinstatement provided by the Board, including certification of having completed continuing education credits as required by the Board during the period the license was expired. The Board may request evidence of satisfactory completion of continuing education courses. (4) If the license has been expired for more than one year but less than four years, the applicant shall: (a) Pay a penalty fee of $250; (b) Pay a fee of equal to the renewal fees that would have been due during the period the license was expired; (c) Pay a reinstatement fee of $500; (d) Pass the Board's Jurisprudence Examination; (e) Pass any other qualifying examination as may be determined necessary by the Board after assessing the applicant's professional background and credentials; (f) Submit evidence of good standing from all states in which the applicant is currently licensed; and (g) Submit a completed application for reinstatement provided by the Board including certification of having completed continuing education credits as required by the Board during the period the license was expired. The Board may request evidence of satisfactory completion of continuing education courses. (5) If a Licensee fails to renew or reinstate their license within four years from expiration, the Licensee must apply for licensure under the current statute and rules of the Board.