4303. APPLICANTS EDUCATED IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES

4303 APPLICANTS EDUCATED IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES 4303.1 The Board may grant a license to practice dental hygiene to an applicant who completed an educational program in a foreign country, other than the Dominion of Canada, which program is not recognized by the ADA, if the applicant: (a) Meets all requirements of this chapter except for § 4302.1; and (b) Demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Board that the applicant's education and training are substantially equivalent to the requirements of this subtitle and the Act and that the applicant is qualified to practice dental hygiene. 4303.2 An applicant under this section, in lieu of meeting the requirements of § 4302.1, shall do the following: (a) Submit to the Board an official transcript and a copy of the degree or diploma indicating that the applicant has completed a professional program in the field of dental hygiene in any country other than the United States or its territories, or the Dominion of Canada; and (b) Submit to the Board proof that the applicant has successfully completed the National Board of Dental Hygiene Examination. 4303.3 The Board may interview an applicant under this section to determine whether the applicant's education or training meets the requirements of the Act and this chapter. 4303.4 If a document required by this chapter is in a language other than English, an applicant shall arrange for its translation into English by a translation service acceptable to the Board and shall submit a translation signed by the translator attesting to its accuracy. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 36 DCR 787, 788 (January 27, 1989); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 54 DCR 9539 (October 5, 2007).