Section 1220.160  Restoration

a)         A licensee seeking restoration of a dental license after it has expired or has been placed on inactive status for less than 5 years shall have the license restored by submitting proof of 32 hours of continuing education in accordance with Section 1220.440 completed within 2 years prior to the restoration application and payment of $20 plus all lapsed renewal fees.  Individuals restoring a license from inactive status shall only be required to pay the current renewal fee.

b)         A licensee seeking restoration of a dental license after it has expired or has been placed on inactive status for 5 years or more shall file an application, on forms supplied by the Division, together with proof of 32 hours of continuing education in accordance with Section 1220.440 completed within 2 years prior to the restoration application and the fees required by Section 21 of the Act.  Individuals restoring a license from inactive status shall only be required to pay the current renewal fee.  The licensee shall also submit either:

1)         Certification of lawful active practice in another jurisdiction for 3 of the last 5 years. Such certification shall include a statement from the appropriate board or licensing authority in the other jurisdiction that the licensee was authorized to practice during the term of said active practice; or

2)         An affidavit attesting to military service as provided in Section 16 of the Act.  If an applicant applies for restoration of a license within 2 years of termination of such service, he/she shall have the license restored without paying any lapsed renewal or restoration fees.

c)         If the licensee has not maintained an active practice in another jurisdiction for over 5 years, he/she shall be required to take and pass an examination set forth in Section 1220.120.

(Source:  Amended at 30 Ill. Reg. 19656, effective December 18, 2006)