To restore an inactive license to active status, what is required?

To restore an inactive license to active status, submitting a completed application along with evidence of continuing education (CE) hours is essential. This requirement is in place to ensure that the licensee has maintained their professional knowledge and skills while their license was inactive. The continuing education requirements are designed to keep practitioners updated with current practices, techniques, and regulations necessary for safe and effective dental care.

Moreover, simply completing a new exam or paying a doubled renewal fee does not specifically address the core component of reactivating a license, which focuses on a licensee’s competency through continued education. Writing a letter detailing reasons for inactivity could be part of the process but does not fulfill the formal requirements for reactivation.

The correct approach reflects the broader emphasis on maintaining competency and encourages a standard of care that benefits patients and the public health. Therefore, to ensure that practitioners are prepared to deliver high-quality care upon reactivation, the requirement includes a documented commitment to ongoing education.