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Licensing
There are various types of licenses that a dentist can hold in Pennsylvania . Here is an overview of the various types of licenses and the circumstances in which they apply :
Dental License
For individuals who intend to actively engage in the practice of dentistry , or who hold themselves as being able to or legally authorized to do so , in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania .
Volunteer Dental License
A volunteer dental license is intended for dentists who are retired , or not actively practicing , but wish to volunteer at a dental clinic or for another approved organization .
The applicant must :
• Be a current licensee in good standing who has retired from active practice or
• Be a current licensee who has not retired but does not otherwise practice or provide dental services in Pennsylvania , and is not required to maintain professional liability insurance .
• Attest that they intend to practice only in an approved clinic or organization , and receive no personal remuneration for their services .
• Comply with continuing education and other clinical competency regulations .
• Comply with Dental Practice and Volunteer Health Services Acts .
• Comply with requirements for anesthesia permit holders and renew permit biennially ( if applicable ).
Dentists with volunteer licenses are exempt from paying the biennial renewal fee .
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