Rule V. Retired Dental & Dental Hygiene Licenses 
(Amended December 2, 2002; August 11, 2004; Repealed June 8, 2011) 

A. 	A retired license may be issued only if the applicant provides an affidavit to the Board stating that, after a date certain, the applicant shall not practice dentistry or dental hygiene, shall no longer earn income as a dentist or dental hygiene administrator or consultant, and shall not perform any activity that constitutes practicing dentistry or dental hygiene pursuant to sections 12-35-113, 12-35-124, and 12-35-125. 

B. 	Licenses will be renewed biennially in accordance with 12-35-121. 

C. 	Licensees who desire to change a retired license to an active license and have not practiced at least one year out of the five years immediately preceding application for an active license, must document and certify to the Board how they have maintained their professional ability, skills, and knowledge. All documentation and certification must be submitted to the Board for review. Any plan to reestablish competency must be submitted to and be pre-approved by the Board. 

D. 	Demonstration of professional ability, skills, and knowledge may be accomplished by: 1) successfully completing a re-entry program at an accredited dental/dental hygiene institution which will certify the licensee’s proficiency meets or exceeds the competency level required of a graduating student in their senior year from the institution, or 2) successfully passing a regional clinical examination in which the Colorado Board of Dental Examiners is a participating member. 

E. 	If a licensee holding a retired license wishes to activate the license, he/she must pay the difference between a retired license fee and the current renewal cycle’s licensing fee. In addition, he/she must meet the financial responsibilities and requirements pursuant to §13-64-301(1) and provide verification of licensure including any pending or prior disciplinary actions from any other jurisdiction where the applicant has ever held a dental/dental hygiene or other health care license. 

F. 	A dentist in retired status may provide dental services on a voluntary basis to the indigent, if such services are provided on a limited basis and no fee is charged by the dentist.