R4-11-1205. Denturists

Denturists shall complete 27 Credit Hours of Recognized Continuing Dental Education in each renewal period as follows: 1. At least 15 Credit Hours in any one or more of the following areas: Medical and dental health, laboratory procedures, clinical procedures, dental recordkeeping, removable prosthetics, pain management, dental public health, and new technology in dentistry; 2. No more than three Credit Hours in one or more of the following areas: Denturist practice organization and management, patient management skills, and methods of health care delivery; 3. At least one Credit Hour in chemical dependency, which may include tobacco cessation; 4. At least two Credit Hours in infectious diseases or infectious disease control; 5. At least three Credit Hours in cardiopulmonary resuscitation healthcare provider level, advanced cardiac life support and pediatric advanced life support. Coursework may be completed online if the course requires a physical demonstration of skills; and 6. At least three Credit Hours in ethics or Arizona dental jurisprudence.