ID S1037

Eliminates the $20 retirement status license fee for dentists and dental hygienists, removing this category from the fee schedule.

Modifies the requirements for converting an inactive status license to an active status license by replacing the previous requirement of 1,000 clinical hours or instructor employment with completion of accumulated continuing education as required for uninterrupted active status.

Clarifies that persons unable to meet conversion requirements for inactive to active status licenses must apply as first-time applicants rather than having board discretion to approve conversion.

Makes technical revisions to language regarding active and inactive status licenses, including changes to how the board determines compliance requirements for renewal through rulemaking.