Persons shall be eligible
for an intern permit under the provisions of G.S. 90-29.4 if they are:
(1)not
licensed to practice dentistry in North Carolina, but are a graduate of and have a diploma
from a dental school or program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of
the American Dental Association; or
(2)a
graduate of a dental program other than a program accredited by the Commission on Dental
Accreditation of the American Dental Association who has been accepted into a graduate,
intern, fellowship, or residency program at a North Carolina Dental School or teaching
hospital offering programs in dentistry.
History Note:Authority
G.S. 90-28; 90-29.4;
Eff. August 1, 2002.
.0102APPLICATION
(a) Applicants for intern permit who are graduates of
dental schools or programs as set out in Rule .0101(1) above must:
(1)complete
the Application for Intern Permit as furnished by the Board;
(2)submit
an official copy of dental school transcripts;
(3)forward
a letter from a prospective employer;
(4)successfully
complete written examination(s) administered by the Board; and
(5)pay
the one hundred fifty dollar ($150.00) permit fee.
(b)Applicants for intern permit who are graduates of
a dental program as set out in Rule .0101(2) of this Subchapter must:
(1)submit
written confirmation that the applicant has qualified for and is currently enrolled in a
graduate, intern, fellowship, or residency program in the North Carolina Dental School or
teaching hospital offering programs in dentistry;
(2)submit
written confirmation that an ad hoc committee (consisting of three associate or full
professors, only one of whom represents the department in question) has evaluated the
applicant's didactic and clinical performance with the point of observation being not less
than three months from the applicant's start of the program, and has verified that the
applicant is functioning at a professional standard consistent with a dental graduate from
an ADA-accredited dental school;
(3)successfully
complete a simulated clinical examination:
(4)submit
written confirmation that the applicant has successfully completed a program of study at
the training facility in:
(A)clinical pharmacology;
(B)prescription writing in compliance with Federal and State
laws; and
(C)relevant laws and administrative procedures pertaining to
the DEA;
(5)submit
a written statement of the total time required to complete the graduate, intern,
fellowship, or residency program, and the date that the applicant is scheduled to complete
said program;
(6)successfully
complete written examination(s) administered by the Board; and
(7)pay
the one hundred fifty dollar ($150.00) permit fee.
(c)In making application, the applicant shall
authorize the Board to verify the information contained in the application or documents
submitted or to seek such further information pertinent to the applicant's qualifications
or character as the Board may deem necessary pursuant to G.S. 90-41.
(d)The application for renewal of intern permit shall
include all information in the original application as set out in this Rule.
History Note:Authority
G.S. 90-28; 90-29.4;
Eff. August 1, 2002.
.0103EMPLOYMENT
(a)The practice of dentistry under an intern permit
is limited to the confines and registered patients of the following employment sites:
(1)a
hospital, sanatorium, or a like institution;
(2)a
nonprofit health care facility serving low-income populations; or
(3)a
state or governmental facility or entity or any political subdivision of such.
Each facility or entity
set out in Paragraph (a) of this Rule shall submit documentation to the Board evidencing
that it meets the qualifications set out in G.S. 90-29.4(3) in order for the facility or
site to be considered an approved employment site.
(b)A listing of said approved sites may be obtained
from the Board office.
(c)A request for change in practice location must be
submitted in writing to the Board and is subject to the new practice location meeting the
requirements of Paragraph (a) of this Rule.
(d)The holder of an intern permit shall not receive
any compensation in excess of a reasonable allowance for salaries or other compensation
for personal services actually rendered or engage in any other transaction with the
employer which results in a diversion of income from the employer.
History Note:Authority
G.S. 90-28; 90-29.4;
Eff. August 1, 2002.
.0104DIRECTION AND SUPERVISION
(a)Holders of a valid intern permit who are currently
licensed in Canada, a U.S. territory or state may practice under direction of one or more
dentists with a current and valid North Carolina license.Such directing dentist shall be responsible for all consequences or results
arising from the permitee's practice of dentistry.
(b)Holders of a valid intern permit who are not
currently licensed in Canada, a U.S. territory or state may work only under supervision of
one or more dentists with a current and valid North Carolina license.Such supervising dentist shall be responsible for
all consequences or results arising from the permitee's practice of dentistry.
(c)For purposes of this Section, the acts of a
permitee are deemed to be under the direction of a licensed dentist when performed in a
locale where a licensed dentist is not always required to be physically present during the
performance of such acts and such acts are being performed pursuant to the dentist's
order, control, and approval.
(d)For purposes of this Section, the acts of a
permitee are deemed to be under the supervision of a licensed dentist when performed in a
locale where a licensed dentist is physically present during the performance of such acts
and such acts are being performed pursuant to the dentist’s order, control, and
approval.
History Note:Authority
G.S. 90-28; 90-29.4;
Eff. August 1, 2002.
.0105COMPLIANCE
A permit holder shall
comply with limitations delineated in this Subchapter and placed on the permit and shall
comply with rules of the Board.Failure to
comply with the provisions of this Subchapter may result in suspension or revocation of
the intern permit to practice dentistry in accordance with G.S. 90-41.
History Note:Authority
G.S. 90-28; 90-29.4;
Eff. August 1, 2002.
