CHAPTER 3. CONTINUING EDUCATION
IC 25-14-3
Chapter 3. Continuing Education
IC 25-14-3-1
Application of chapter
Sec. 1. This chapter does not apply to the following:
(1) A dentist who has held an initial license for less than two (2)
years.
(2) A graduate student or a person in a resident program offered
by an approved organization listed under section 2(13) of this
chapter.
(3) A person who is determined by the board as being unable to
practice dentistry due to a disability.
(4) A person who has been granted an inactive license under
IC 25-14-1-27.1.
As added by P.L.185-1991, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.235-1995,
SEC.8.
IC 25-14-3-2
"Approved organization" defined
Sec. 2. "Approved organization" means the following:
(1) United States Department of Education.
(2) Council on Post-Secondary Education.
(3) National Dental Association.
(4) American Dental Association.
(5) Academy of General Dentistry.
(6) National Dental Hygiene Association.
(7) American Dental Hygiene Association.
(8) Council on Hospital Dental Services.
(9) American Medical Association.
(10) Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals.
(11) Joint Commission on Healthcare Organizations.
(12) Study clubs approved by the board.
(13) Federal, state, and local government agencies.
(14) International organizations approved by the American
Dental Association.
(15) A college or other teaching institution accredited by the
United States Department of Education or the Council on
Post-Secondary Education.
(16) A national, state, district, or local organization that
operates as an affiliated entity under the approval of any
organization listed in subdivisions (1) through (14).
(17) An internship or a residency program conducted in a
hospital that has been approved by an organization listed in
subdivisions (1) through (15).
(18) Any other organization or individual approved by the
board.
As added by P.L.185-1991, SEC.7.
IC 25-14-3-3
"Board" defined
Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "board" refers to the state board of
dentistry established under IC 25-14-1-2.
As added by P.L.185-1991, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.24-1999,
SEC.15.
IC 25-14-3-4
"Continuing education course" defined
Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "continuing education course"
means an orderly process of instruction designed to directly enhance
the practicing dentist's knowledge and skill in providing relevant
dentist services that is approved by an approved organization.
As added by P.L.185-1991, SEC.7.
IC 25-14-3-5
"License" defined
Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "license" means a license to
practice dentistry under IC 25-14-1-3.
As added by P.L.185-1991, SEC.7.
IC 25-14-3-6
"License period" defined
Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "license period" means the two (2)
year period beginning on March 2, 1992, and every two (2) years
thereafter.
As added by P.L.185-1991, SEC.7.
IC 25-14-3-7
"Study club" defined
Sec. 7. As used in this chapter, "study club" means a group of at
least five (5) dentists who do the following:
(1) Organize for the purpose of scientific study.
(2) Operate under the direction of elected officers.
(3) Maintain written bylaws.
(4) Conduct regular meetings.
(5) Maintain written attendance records of all meetings.
As added by P.L.185-1991, SEC.7.
IC 25-14-3-8
Course credit hour requirements
Sec. 8. (a) A dentist must complete at least twenty (20) credit
hours in continuing education courses each license period.
(b) Credit hours may be applied under this section only toward the
credit hour requirement for the license period during which the credit
hours are earned.
(c) During a license period, a dentist may not earn more than five
(5) credit hours toward the requirements under this section for
continuing education courses that relate specifically to the area of
practice management.
As added by P.L.185-1991, SEC.7.
IC 25-14-3-9
Award of credit hours
Sec. 9. Credit hours under section 8 of this chapter must be
awarded as follows:
(1) A course presented by a college under a regular curriculum
is awarded one (1) credit hour for each lecture hour attended.
(2) A course not listed in subdivision (1) is awarded one (1)
credit hour for each lecture hour and two (2) credit hours for
each participation hour of the course.
(3) A speech, lecture, or other presentation by a dentist is
awarded two (2) credit hours if the following conditions are
met:
(A) The presentation concerns a subject that would be
suitable for a continuing education course.
(B) The subject of the presentation is eligible for credit only
once, regardless of the number of times it is presented.
(C) The dentist maintains a record of the time, place, and
date of the presentation.
(D) The presentation is sponsored by an approved
organization.
(E) Not more than four (4) credit hours are awarded to the
dentist under this subdivision during a license period.
(4) Attendance at a state, regional, or national meeting
sponsored by an approved organization is awarded one (1)
credit hour.
(5) Attendance at a meeting of a study club that uses films,
audio cassettes, live presentations, or written materials
sponsored by the American Dental Association is awarded one
(1) credit hour. However, a dentist may not receive credit under
this subdivision for more than four (4) credit hours during a
license period.
(6) Attendance at a meeting of a study club featuring a guest
speaker whose presentation concerns a subject suitable for a
continuing education course is awarded one (1) credit hour for
each hour attended.
(7) A home study course that is presented by an approved
organization and meets the requirements under this subdivision
is awarded the same number of credit hours given to courses
provided by a college. If the approved organization does not
assess credit hours to a course under this subdivision, the course
is awarded one (1) credit hour for each hour of study material.
Subject matter of the course may be presented by written, audio,
or video materials.
As added by P.L.185-1991, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.119-1992,
SEC.4.
IC 25-14-3-10
(Repealed by P.L.157-2006, SEC.76.)
IC 25-14-3-11
Compliance
Sec. 11. The board and the dentist shall comply with the
requirements under IC 25-1-4 concerning continuing education.
As added by P.L.185-1991, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.269-2001,
SEC.10; P.L.157-2006, SEC.57.
IC 25-14-3-12
Board supervision of course offerings; rules
Sec. 12. (a) A member of the board may attend or monitor a
continuing education course.
(b) An approved organization shall provide the board with course
information or materials requested by the board.
(c) If the board determines that an approved organization does not
meet the requirements of this chapter, the board shall do the
following:
(1) Provide written notification to the organization of the
noncompliance specifying the items of noncompliance and the
conditions of reinstatement.
(2) Deny credit hours awarded by the organization from the
time that the organization receives a notice until the date of
reinstatement.
(3) Make reasonable efforts to notify dentists of the
organization's noncompliance status.
(d) The board shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this
chapter.
As added by P.L.185-1991, SEC.7.
IC 25-14-3-13
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.157-2006, SEC.76.)
IC 25-14-3-14
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.157-2006, SEC.76.)
IC 25-14-3-15
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.157-2006, SEC.76.)
IC 25-14-3-16
Location of course offerings
Sec. 16. Continuing education courses must be made available in
all geographical regions of Indiana.
As added by P.L.185-1991, SEC.7.