Section 1220.260  Restoration

a)         A licensee seeking restoration of a dental hygienist license after it has expired or been placed on inactive status for less than 5 years shall have the license restored by submitting proof of 36 hours of continuing education pursuant to Section 1220.440 within 3 years prior to application for restoration, proof of certification in BLS by an organization that has adopted the American Heart Association's or American Red Cross' guidelines on BLS or a statement from a licensed physician indicating that the applicant is physically disabled and unable to obtain certification and payment of the fees required by Section 1220.415.  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 hygienist license after it has expired or been placed on inactive status for 5 years or more shall file an application, on forms supplied by the Division, together with the fees required by Section 1220.415, proof of 36 hours of continuing education pursuant to Section 1220.440 within 3 years prior to application for restoration and proof of certification in BLS by an organization that has adopted the American Heart Association's or American Red Cross' guidelines on BLS or a statement from a licensed physician indicating that the applicant is physically disabled and unable to obtain certification.  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 at least 3 of the last 5 years. The 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 after termination of the service, the applicant shall have the license restored without paying any lapsed renewal or restoration fees.

c)         If neither subsection (b)(1) or (b)(2) applies to the licensee, then the licensee shall be required to take and pass the clinical examination as provided in Section 1220.220.

d)         A licensee who has been granted restoration, whose license has not been active for less than 5 years due to discipline, and whose license expired during the period of discipline, must comply with the requirements of subsection (a).  If the licensee has not had an active license for 5 years or more due to discipline, the licensee must pass an examination set forth in Section 1220.220 or shall be required to complete such additional testing, training, or remedial education as the Board may deem necessary in order to establish the licensee’s present capacity to practice dental hygiene with reasonable judgment, skill and safety.

(Source:  Amended at 47 Ill. Reg. 1672, effective January 23, 2023)