TITLE 68: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
CHAPTER VII: DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
SUBCHAPTER b: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
PART 1220 ILLINOIS DENTAL PRACTICE ACT
SECTION 1220.270 RENEWAL


 

Section 1220.270  Renewal

 

a)         Beginning with the September 30, 2006 renewal, every dental hygienist license issued under the Act shall expire on September 30 every 3 years.  The holder of a license may renew the license during the month preceding the expiration date by:

 

1)         certifying on the application to completion of 36 hours of continuing education pursuant to Section 1220.440;

 

2)         certifying to current certification in Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers or its equivalent or a statement from a licensed physician indicating that the applicant is physically disabled and unable to obtain certification; and

 

3)         submitting the fee required in Section 1220.415.

 

b)         It is the responsibility of each licensee to notify the Division of any change of address.  Failure to receive a renewal form from the Division shall not constitute an excuse for failure to pay the renewal fee or to renew one's license.

 

c)         Practicing or offering to practice on a license that has expired shall be considered unlicensed activity and shall be grounds for discipline pursuant to Section 23 of the Act.

 

(Source:  Amended at 34 Ill. Reg. 7205, effective May 5, 2010)