ARM 24.138.512. DENTURIST INTERNSHIP

(1) Denturist applicants must complete a clinical internship of at least one year, but no more than two years, under the direct supervision of a licensed denturist. (2) At a minimum, the 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). (3) Per 37-29-302, MCA, a licensed denturist may not supervise more than one intern at any one time. (4) Upon completion of an internship, an applicant may not practice until obtaining a denturist license from the board.