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Special Non-Practising Licence Fee for Disabled Dentists
October 2003
As of March 1, 2001, dentists who become disabled and are unable to practise may change their licensed status from practising to a special non-practising licence for an annual fee of $200, provided the following criterion is met:
- Letter from treating physician confirming disability.
If a member holding a special non-practising licence wishes to return to a practising licence within 3 years of the special non-practising licence being issued, the following is required:
- Letter from treating physician confirming resolution of disability.
- Paying the licence fee described in Article 11.05.
In accordance with Article 11.06(a) of the Rules, members who have been non-practising for greater than 3 consecutive licensing periods may regain practising status by:
- Satisfying Article 4.04(c)(vii)(C) that requires successful completion of an examination or course approved by Council. For general practitioners, the examination is the NDEB Written and OSCE;
- Providing letter from treating physician confirming resolution of disability;
- Paying the licensing fee described in Article 11.05.
Maintenance of continuing education credits continues to be a requirement.
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