§ 5-31.1-23. Limited registration — Academic faculty — Fees.
(a) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, a dentist of noteworthy and
recognized professional attainment, who is a clearly outstanding dentist and who has
been offered by the dean of a medical school, dental school, or school of dental hygiene
in this state a full-time academic appointment, is eligible for a limited registration
while serving on the academic staff of the medical school, dental school, or school
of dental hygiene. Upon recommendation of the dean of an accredited school of medicine,
dentistry, or school of dental hygiene in this state, the board in its
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§ 5-31.1-23. Limited registration — Academic faculty — Fees.
(a) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, a dentist of noteworthy and
recognized professional attainment, who is a clearly outstanding dentist and who has
been offered by the dean of a medical school, dental school, or school of dental hygiene
in this state a full-time academic appointment, is eligible for a limited registration
while serving on the academic staff of the medical school, dental school, or school
of dental hygiene. Upon recommendation of the dean of an accredited school of medicine,
dentistry, or school of dental hygiene in this state, the board in its discretion,
after being satisfied that the applicant is a graduate of a foreign dental school
and a person of professional rank whose knowledge and special training will benefit
that medical school, dental school, or school of dental hygiene may issue to that
dentist a limited registration to engage in the practice of dentistry to the extent
that the practice is incidental to a necessary part of his or her academic appointment
and then only in the hospital or hospitals and outpatient clinics connected with the
medical school, dental school, or school of dental hygiene.
(b) Except to the extent authorized by this section, the registrant shall not engage in
the practice of dentistry or receive compensation for it, unless he or she is issued
a license to practice dentistry in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
The registration is valid for a period of not more than one year expiring on the 30th
day of June following its initial effective date but may be renewed annually. The
registration shall automatically expire when the holder's relationship with the medical
school, dental school, or school of dental hygiene is terminated.
(c) The application fee for the registration authorized and for initial annual renewal
under this section is as set forth in § 23-1-54. Subsequently, fees are as promulgated by the director.