Dental Hygienist Renewal Application

Vermont Secretary of State Attn: Renewal Clerk Office of Professional Regulation 89 Main St. 3 rd Floor Montpelier, VT 056203402 Dental Hygienist Renewal Application Board of Dental Examiners Renewal Clerk (802) 8281505 www.vtprofessionals.org Current Expiration 09/30/2015 You Must Complete The Information Below: Renewal Period Covering 10/01/2015 through 09/30/2017 Renewal Application Fee $125.00 n Refundable Processing Fee Checks Payable to: Vermont Secretary of State For Office Use Only License #: Name: Address: City/State/ZIP: Country: Directions: To renew you must enclose a check or money order in the amount indicated, payable in US funds from a bank with a United States affiliate to Vermont Secretary of State. The renewal fee is nonrefundable. If the completed renewal application, along with all supporting documentation, is not received in the Office by the expiration date, you will be required to pay an additional penalty in addition to the renewal fee. Call the Office for a calculation of the penalty before submitting this renewal application. Reminder: You may not practice your licensed profession without an active license. Faxes not accepted. Has your name changed since you last renewed, or were originally licensed? (Circle One) If, you must attach a copy of your marriage license, civil union license or section of divorce decree granting you the authority to change your name. Section A: Demographic Information If your mailing address has changed, indicate your new address in the box to the right. te: It is unprofessional conduct for a licensee to fail to notify the Secretary of State s Office of a change of name or address within thirty (30) days (3 V.S.A. 129a(a)(14)). P.O. Box Street/Apt # City/State/Zip Country Street/Apt # If your 911 address has changed, indicate your new address in the box to the right. Suite/Department/Floor City/State/Zip Phone: ( ) Cell Phone: ( ) EMail Address: Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY) Gender: (Circle One) / / Male Female

Section B: Vermont Mandatory Good Standing Declarations CHILD SUPPORT: Child Support Orders, 15 V.S.A. 795(b): Good standing for child support is defined by 15 V.S.A. 795(d). You must check the appropriate box. As of the date of this application: I am not subject to a child support order. I am subject to a child support order and I am in good standing or in full compliance with a plan to pay any and all child support. I am subject to a child support order and I am NOT in good standing or in full compliance with a plan to pay any and all child support. Please contact the Office of Child Support at (802) 2412319. OCS must report your compliance to this office before you may be issued a license. TAXES: Taxes Due to the State of Vermont, 32 V.S.A. 3113(b): Good Standing for taxes due is defined by 32 V.S.A. 3113(g). You must check the appropriate box. As of the date of this application: I am in good standing with respect to, or in full compliance with a plan to pay any and all taxes due to the Vermont Department of Taxes. I am NOT in good standing * with respect to or in full compliance with a plan to pay any and all taxes due to the Vermont Department of Taxes. Please contact the Vermont Department of Taxes at (802) 828 2515 for more information. The Tax Department must report your compliance to this office before you may be issued a license. DISTRICT COURT FINES/JUDICIAL BUREAU: Court judgments for fines or penalties, 4 V.S.A. 1110(b): Good standing for court judgments is defined by 4 V.S.A. 1110(c). You must check the appropriate box. As of the date of this application: I have no unpaid judgments issued by the judicial bureau or criminal division of the superior court for fines or penalties for a violation or criminal offense. I am in good standing with respect to any unpaid judgment issued by the judicial bureau or criminal division of the superior court for fines or penalties for a violation or criminal offense. I am NOT in good standing with respect to any unpaid judgment issued by the judicial bureau or criminal division of the superior court for fines or penalties for a violation or criminal offense. You must provide this office documentation of compliance before you may be issued a license. RESTITUTION ORDERS: Unpaid Judgments, 13 V.S.A. 7043a: Good standing for restitution orders is defined by 13 V.S.A. 7043a(c). You must check the appropriate box. As of the date of this application: I have no restitution order. I am in good standing with respect to any restitution order. I am NOT in good standing with respect to any restitution order. You must provide this office documentation of compliance before you may be issued a license.

Section C: Vermont Mandatory Credential and Fitness Questions Please circle or for each of these questions. If the answer is, follow the provided instructions. Since your license was last renewed (or since it was issued if within the last two years): Has Vermont or any other state, federal authority, or any jurisdiction (US or elsewhere) denied an application by you for a license, certificate, or registration to practice a profession or occupation? If, you must attach a copy of the order or official notification of the action(s). Since your license was last renewed (or since it was issued if within the last two years): Has Vermont or any other state, federal authority, or any jurisdiction (US or elsewhere) taken any disciplinary action (restricted, suspended, revocation or conditioned) against a license, certificate, or registration that you hold or held in any profession or occupation? If, you must provide a copy of the order or official notification of the action. Since your license was last renewed (or since it was issued if within the last two years): Have you surrendered a license, certificate, or registration to a licensing authority in Vermont or any other state, federal authority or other jurisdiction (US or elsewhere)? If, you must provide a detailed written explanation and copies of any applicable documentation. Are you currently under investigation by a licensing authority in Vermont or any other state, federal authority or other jurisdiction (US or elsewhere)? If, you must provide a detailed written explanation and a copy of any available information from the licensing authority. Since your license was last renewed (or since it was issued if within the last two years): Have you been convicted of a crime other than a minor traffic violation? Driving While Intoxicated and Driving Under the Influence are not minor traffic violations. If, you must provide a detailed written explanation and attach the official court documents, (i.e., the affidavit of probable cause, the information and/or the docket report). Do you have any criminal charges pending against you in Vermont or any other jurisdiction (US or elsewhere)? If, you must provide a detailed written explanation and attach a copy of the charging documents. Vermont law requires that you report to the Office of Professional Regulation a felony conviction or any conviction of a crime related to the practice of your profession within 30 days. 3 V.S.A. 129a(a)(11). The answers to the following questions are not subject to public disclosure: Do you have a physical or mental condition or disorder which in any way impairs or limits your ability to practice this profession with reasonable skill and safety? If, you must have your health care provider submit a detailed statement explaining how you are able to practice safely. Does your use of alcohol, substances, or prescription medications impair or limit your ability to practice this profession with reasonable skill and safety? If, you must provide a detailed written explanation. Are you currently addicted to or in any way dependent on alcohol or habit forming drugs? If, you must provide a detailed written explanation. Name (print): License Number: 3

Section D: Continuing Education Requirement You are not required to send any supporting documentation with this form if you renew by the license expiration date. The Office of Professional Regulation reserves the right to verify information submitted by applicants for renewal and conducts a random audit of CE for each profession. You must retain all documentation for seven years after completion of the program/course. Please complete the Continuing Education Record on the next page. If you are renewing more than 30 days late, you must submit all CE documents with your completed renewal form. Board of Dental Examiners Administrative Rule 6.16 Mandatory Continuing Education for Dental Hygienists Dental hygienists must satisfactorily complete 18 hours of continuing education, with no less than 15 of the 18 taken in clinical or didactic dental or dental hygiene subject areas. Continuing Education Requirement (Check the box that applies to your license.) My Dental Hygienist license was first issued in Vermont on or after 10/01/2013; therefore I do not have to complete Continuing Education for this renewal cycle (0 hours). My Dental Hygienist license was first issued in Vermont prior to 10/01/2013; and I have completed 18 hours of continuing education. I have NOT met the continuing education requirement. (CE extensions may be granted in exceptional circumstances for good cause shown upon written request with a completed renewal form and fee submitted prior to the expiration date.) Name (print): License Number: 4

Itemize the education courses taken over the past two years (submit additional sheets if more space is needed) TITLE & CONTENT OF PROGRAM SPONSORING ORGANIZATION # OF CREDITS/HOURS AWARDED DATES TOTAL # OF CREDITS/HOURS: Name (print): License Number: 5

Section E: Emergency Office Procedures Board of Dental Examiners Administrative Rule 4.16 Emergency Office Procedures Completion of a course in emergency office procedures as defined in Rule 2.1(m) is required for license renewal. Have you completed a course in emergency office procedures OR a cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification (CPR) course within the last 2 years (10/01/13 09/30/15)? Section F: Active Practice Board of Dental Examiners Administrative Rules Part 2.1 and 6.15 Active Practice (a) Active practice 2. active practice for dental hygienists means practicing under a valid license in this or another U.S. or Canadian jurisdiction for no fewer than 50 hours in five years. (A) Active practice for dental hygienists includes activities which the Board determines to be reasonably related to the retention of competency skills. These may include, but are not limited to traditional clinical practice or volunteer work at dental clinics, public health practice, teaching undergraduate or graduate education, teaching patient education or dental health education at schools, fairs, or meetings of dental professionals. (Check the box that applies to your license.) My Dental Hygienist license was first issued in Vermont on or after 10/01/2010; therefore I do not have to complete 50 hours of Active Practice for this renewal cycle (0 hours). My Dental Hygienist license was first issued in Vermont prior to 10/01/2010; and I have completed 50 hours of Active Practice. I have NOT met the Active Practice requirement. Name (print): License Number: 6

Section G: Local Anesthesia Board of Dental Examiners Administrative Rule 6.11 Maintaining Anesthesia Privileges A dental hygienist may maintain local anesthesia privileges by administering at least 50 local anesthetic injections during the previous five years. Otherwise, a dental hygienist must satisfy the Board of competence to administer local anesthesia by successfully completing a course of three or more eighthour days of instruction. The course must include didactic and clinical studies in the administration of block and infiltration anesthesia and must meet the curriculum requirements of Rule 6.9(a) above. Do you hold a current endorsement for Local Anesthesia? (If, skip to section H) Local Anesthesia Endorsement requirement has been met via the following method [Please check one]: My Local Anesthesia endorsement was first granted in Vermont within the past five (5) years (10/01/2010 09/30/2015) therefore proof of injections is not required at this time. I have administered 50 local anesthetic injections within the past five (5) years (10/01/2010 09/30/2015). *I have NOT administered 50 local anesthetic injections within the past five (5) years (10/01/2010 09/30/2015). *(You have not met the renewal requirement therefore the Local Anesthesia endorsement cannot be renewed at this time and will be removed from your license. Questions can be directed to the office at 8028281505) Name (print): License Number: 7

Section H: Expired License If this is a late renewal, have you been practicing in Vermont since your license expired? If, please attach a description of the extent of your practice since your license expired. N/A Section I: Affirmation Statement of Applicant I certify, under the pains and penalties of perjury, that all information I have provided in this application is true and accurate. I understand that furnishing false information may constitute unprofessional conduct and result in the denial of my application for renewal or further disciplinary action. The maximum penalty for perjury is fifteen years in prison and/or a $10,000 fine. (13 V.S.A. 2901) Signature of Applicant **(REQUIRED)** Signature Date (MM/DD/YYYY) Print Name: License # Name (print): License Number: 8

Office of Professional Regulation Vermont Secretary of State Attn: Renewal Clerk 89 Main St. 3 rd Floor Montpelier, VT 056203402 Phone: (802) 8281505 Fax: (802) 8282465 www.vtprofessionals.org Vermont Office of Professional Regulation Survey (optional) 2015 Renewal License #: Name: 1. Would you be willing to serve as a Board/Advisor member of the Board/Commission/Advisory panel for your profession? If you answer "," submit a letter of intent and resume to the Office for consideration. 2. Would you be willing to serve as an Ad Hoc member of the Board/Commission/Advisory panel for your profession? If you answer "," submit a letter of intent and resume to the Office for consideration. 3. Would you be willing to serve as an Expert Witness for a licensing case(s) associated with your profession? If you answered to the question above, what is your area of expertise? Name (print): License Number: 9

50899 VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CENSUS OF DENTAL HYGIENISTS 2015 This census is designed to assess the distribution of dental hygienists throughout the state and assist in recruitment and retention efforts. If you have any questions, please contact the Department of Health at (802) 8637300 or 18008692871. Thank you for your cooperation. 1 Vermont License Number 0 1 5 First Name (Please print legibly using a dark blue or black pen and uppercase letters; fill in small check ovals entirely) Middle Name Last Name 1. Age: Gender: Male Female 2. In which US State where you born? (use CC for Canada, XX for other foreign countries) If not a US State, where were you born? (Country) 3. In which US State did you graduate High School? (use CC for Canada, XX for other foreign countries) If not a US State, where? (Country) Daytime Phone Number 4. Are you Hispanic or Latino?, Mexican, Mexican American, Chicano/a, Puerto Rican, Cuban, another Hispanic origin Prefer not to answer 5. Race? (check all that apply) American Indian or Alaska Native Black or African American White Asian Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander Choose not to respond 6. What is your highest dental hygiene degree? Certificate/Diploma Associate degree Bachelor s degree Master s degree 7. In what year did you complete your dental hygiene education? 8. Enter the twoletter code for the state where you completed your dental hygiene education: (use CC for Canada, XX for other foreign countries) If not a US State, where? (Country) 9. In what year did you first start working as a dental hygienist? 10. In what year did you first start working as a dental hygienist IN VERMONT? Please continue on next page. Thank you. 50899

50899 VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CENSUS OF DENTAL HYGIENISTS 2015 This census is designed to assess the distribution of dental hygienists throughout the state and assist in recruitment and retention efforts. If you have any questions, please contact the Department of Health at (802) 8637300 or 18008692871. Thank you for your cooperation. 2 Vermont License Number 0 1 5 (Please reenter your license number for scanning purposes) 11. Please describe your current employment status: (check all that apply) Working in a position that requires a dental hygiene license Working in a dentalrelated position that does not require a dental hygiene license Working in a position that is not dental related t currently working, not seeking work t currently working, seeking work in a position that requires a dental hygiene license t currently working, seeking work in a position that does not require a dental hygiene license Student Leave of absence or Sabbatical Retired 12. In what state(s) are you currently working? 13. Are you working in VERMONT in a position that requires a dental hygienist license? 14. If you are not currently working in Vermont as a dental hygienist, are you planning on starting (or resuming) practice in Vermont in the next 12 months? Unsure * IF you are not actively working IN VERMONT in a position that requires a dental hygiene license, PLEASE STOP HERE AND RETURN SURVEY 15. Are you currently working as many hours as you would like 17. What are your employment plans for the next 12 months? Continue as you are Increase hours in patient care Decrease hours in patient care Seek employment in a field outside of patient care 16. If NO, how many ADDITIONAL hours a week would you like to be Leave current employment to complete further training working in dental hygiene? Leave current employment for family reasons/commitments Leave current employment due to physical demands Leave current employment due to stress/burnout 6. Do you plan to retire or reduce your patient care hours Retire in the next 12 months? Unknown Please continue on next page. Thank you. 50899

50899 VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CENSUS OF DENTAL HYGIENISTS 2015 This census is designed to assess the distribution of dental hygienists throughout the state and assist in recruitment and retention efforts. If you have any questions, please contact the Department of Health at (802) 8637300 or 18008692871. Thank you for your cooperation. 3 Vermont License Number 0 1 5 (Please reenter your license number for scanning purposes) Please enter site information FOR EACH LOCATION where you treat patients IN VERMONT. If you provide care at two locations in the same town, please enter a separate site for each. Hours spent TREATING PATIENTS should include diagnosis, treatment planning, direct care and clinical report. SITE ONE (principal site) TOWN for the Vermont location where you work, not a mailing address: Practice Name: Street Address: ZIP code for the Vermont location where you work: This site is a (please choose ONE): Which best describes the dentist(s) or organization Solo dentist practice for whom you work at this practice location? (select one) Practice of 2 dentists General practitioner Practice of 3 or more dentists Pediatric dentistry School Health Service (e.g., Tooth Tutors) Orthodontics Head Start (including Early HS) Periodontics Hospital / Clinic Oral & Maxillofacial Surgury Health Center (Community Health Center or FQHC) Local Health Department (Public Health Dental Hygienist) Prosthodontics Other Public Health / Community Health Setting Endodontics Mobile Unit Dentistry Public Health Other setting (please specify): Other(please specify): Please enter the total number of WEEKS in a year during which you work at this site. 48 weeks is considered "year round". Weeks Per Year Please enter the average number of HOURS you work at this site in a working week, in activities including direct patient care, evaluation, education, research, administration, and case management or other activities at this site: Hours Per Week Please return all sheets (6 pages) even if some are blank. Thank you. 50899

50899 VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CENSUS OF DENTAL HYGIENISTS 2015 This census is designed to assess the distribution of dental hygienists throughout the state and assist in recruitment and retention efforts. If you have any questions, please contact the Department of Health at (802) 8637300 or 18008692871. Thank you for your cooperation. 4 Vermont License Number 0 1 5 (Please reenter your license number for scanning purposes) Please enter site information FOR EACH LOCATION where you treat patients IN VERMONT. If you provide care at two locations in the same town, please enter a separate site for each. Hours spent TREATING PATIENTS should include diagnosis, treatment planning, direct care and clinical report. SITE TWO TOWN for the Vermont location where you work, not a mailing address: Practice Name: Street Address: ZIP code for the Vermont location where you work: This site is a (please choose ONE): Which best describes the dentist(s) or organization Solo dentist practice for whom you work at this practice location? (select one) Practice of 2 dentists General practitioner Practice of 3 or more dentists Pediatric dentistry School Health Service (e.g., Tooth Tutors) Orthodontics Head Start (including Early HS) Periodontics Hospital / Clinic Oral & Maxillofacial Surgury Health Center (Community Health Center or FQHC) Local Health Department (Public Health Dental Hygienist) Prosthodontics Other Public Health / Community Health Setting Endodontics Mobile Unit Dentistry Public Health Other setting (please specify): Other(please specify): Please enter the total number of WEEKS in a year during which you work at this site. 48 weeks is considered "year round". Weeks Per Year Please enter the average number of HOURS you work at this site in a working week, in activities including direct patient care, evaluation, education, research, administration, and case management or other activities at this site: Hours Per Week Please return all sheets (6 pages) even if some are blank. Thank you. 50899

50899 VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CENSUS OF DENTAL HYGIENISTS 2015 This census is designed to assess the distribution of dental hygienists throughout the state and assist in recruitment and retention efforts. If you have any questions, please contact the Department of Health at (802) 8637300 or 18008692871. Thank you for your cooperation. 5 Vermont License Number 0 1 5 (Please reenter your license number for scanning purposes) Please enter site information FOR EACH LOCATION where you treat patients IN VERMONT. If you provide care at two locations in the same town, please enter a separate site for each. Hours spent TREATING PATIENTS should include diagnosis, treatment planning, direct care and clinical report. SITE THREE TOWN for the Vermont location where you work, not a mailing address: Practice Name: Street Address: ZIP code for the Vermont location where you work: This site is a (please choose ONE): Which best describes the dentist(s) or organization Solo dentist practice for whom you work at this practice location? (select one) Practice of 2 dentists General practitioner Practice of 3 or more dentists Pediatric dentistry School Health Service (e.g., Tooth Tutors) Orthodontics Head Start (including Early HS) Periodontics Hospital / Clinic Oral & Maxillofacial Surgury Health Center (Community Health Center or FQHC) Prosthodontics Local Health Department (Public Health Dental Hygienist) Other Public Health / Community Health Setting Endodontics Mobile Unit Dentistry Public Health Other setting (please specify): Other(please specify): Please enter the total number of WEEKS in a year during which you work at this site. 48 weeks is considered "year round". Weeks Per Year Please enter the average number of HOURS you work at this site in a working week, in activities including direct patient care, evaluation, education, research, administration, and case management or other activities at this site: Hours Per Week Please return all sheets (6 pages) even if some are blank. Thank you. 50899

50899 VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CENSUS OF DENTAL HYGIENISTS 2015 This census is designed to assess the distribution of dental hygienists throughout the state and assist in recruitment and retention efforts. If you have any questions, please contact the Department of Health at (802) 8637300 or 18008692871. Thank you for your cooperation. 6 Vermont License Number 0 1 5 (Please reenter your license number for scanning purposes) Please enter site information FOR EACH LOCATION where you treat patients IN VERMONT. If you provide care at two locations in the same town, please enter a separate site for each. Hours spent TREATING PATIENTS should include diagnosis, treatment planning, direct care and clinical report. SITE FOUR TOWN for the Vermont location where you work, not a mailing address: Practice Name and Street Address: Street Address: ZIP code for the Vermont location where you work: This site is a (please choose ONE): Which best describes the dentist(s) or organization Solo dentist practice for whom you work at this practice location? (select one) Practice of 2 dentists General practitioner Practice of 3 or more dentists Pediatric dentistry School Health Service (e.g., Tooth Tutors) Orthodontics Head Start (including Early HS) Periodontics Hospital / Clinic Oral & Maxillofacial Surgury Health Center (Community Health Center or FQHC) Local Health Department (Public Health Dental Hygienist) Prosthodontics Other Public Health / Community Health Setting Endodontics Mobile Unit Dentistry Public Health Other setting (please specify): Other(please specify): Please enter the total number of WEEKS in a year during which you work at this site. 48 weeks is considered "year round". Weeks Per Year Please enter the average number of HOURS you work at this site in a working week, in activities including direct patient care, evaluation, education, research, administration, and case management or other activities at this site: Hours Per Week Please return all sheets (6 pages) even if some are blank. Thank you. 50899