ARM 24.138.511. LICENSURE OF DENTURISTS

(1) Denturist license applicants must have: (a) passed: (i) a board-approved written denturist examination; and (ii) a board-approved clinical/practical denturist examination; (b) completed formal training of not less than two years at an educational institution accredited by a national or regional accrediting agency recognized by the Montana state Board of Regents; and (c) completed a clinical internship of at least one year, but no more than two years, under the direct supervision of a licensed denturist. (2) The clinical internship must consist of 2000 clock hours of training and performance as follows: (a) 36 hours minimum in: (i) patient charting; (ii) operatory sanitation; (iii) oral examination; (iv) impressions, preliminary and final (pour models, custom trays); (v) processing (wax up, flask boil out, packing, grind-polish); and (vi) delivery-post adjustment; (b) 12 hours minimum in: (i) bite registrations; (ii) articulations; (iii) set ups; and (iv) try ins. (c) 48 hours minimum in: (i) tooth repairs; and (ii) broken or fractured plates or partials; and (d) 24 units of processed relines (one plate - one unit).