Washington State Credentialing Requirements Dentist (Chapter 18.32 RCW) Type of Credential: License
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Credentialing Requirements
Verification Documents Obtained
Graduation from a dental school approved by the Dental Quality Assurance Commission.
Proof of graduation from an approved dental school. The only acceptable proof is an official, posted transcript sent directly from such school, or in the case of recent graduates, a verified list of graduating students submitted directly from the dean of the dental school. Graduates from non-accredited dental schools must also meet the requirements outlined in WAC 246-817-160.
Certification of successful completion of the National Board Dental Examination Parts I and II.
An original scorecard or a certified copy of the scorecard shall be accepted.
Clinical Examination (WREB, CRDTS, NERB, SRTA)
An original scorecard or a certified copy of the scorecard shall be accepted.
Work history (professional training & experience)
Must have a complete listing of professional education and experience including college or university (pre-dental), and a complete chronology of practice history from the date of dental school graduation to present, whether or not engaged in activities related to dentistry.
State licensure verification
Applicant lists all states where credentials are or were held, including where applicant has applied but a credential was not granted. A verification form must be completed and submitted by the jurisdiction where the applicant is or was credentialed. Applicant sends form to jurisdiction for completion. The jurisdiction sends completed form directly to the department.
Statement about: • physical and mental health status • lack of impairment due to chemical dependency/substance abuse • history of loss of license, certification or registration • felony convictions • loss or limitations of privileges • disciplinary actions • professional liability claims history
Applicant must answer personal data questions. An appropriate explanation and required documentation must be sent with positive answers. If there is a positive answer to the professional liability claims history question, the applicant must send an explanation of the nature of the case, data and summary of care given, copies of the original complaint, and the settlement or final disposition. If pending, applicant must indicate status.
Rev 7/2009
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