(1) The board shall provide for licensing by credentials of out-of-state licensed specialty dentists without additional examination, except a jurisprudence examination, if the applicant:

(a) submits an application on a form provided by the board or its designee;

(b) pays the appropriate fees, including a credentialing fee, a jurisprudence exam fee, and an application fee;

(c) certifies to the board that the dentist:

(i) is a graduate of a dental school accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation for the American Dental Association (CODA), or its successor;

(ii) has passed the national board examination and submits an original Joint Commission National Board score card;

(iii) has passed or successfully completed:

(A) a general dentistry clinical practice examination for licensure administered by a testing agency; and

(B) a specialty residency of at least two years accredited by CODA or its successor, or a specialty approved by the board;

(iv) is in good standing in all jurisdictions where the applicant is licensed or has held a license. If employed by the federal government, the applicant shall be in good standing with the employing federal agency;

(v) is currently engaged in the practice of clinical, direct patient care dentistry, as demonstrated by any or all of the following:

(A) address of practice location(s);

(B) length of time at location(s);

(C) certification of not less than 1000 hours per year in clinical direct patient care dentistry;

(D) a letter from all malpractice insurance carriers defining years of coverage and any claims history;

(E) DEA registration number, if any;

(F) documentation from a commanding officer regarding length of service, duties and responsibilities, and any adverse actions or restrictions, if the applicant is serving in the United States federal service; or

(G) documentation from the dean or appropriate administration of the institution regarding length and terms of employment and the applicant's duties, responsibilities and any adverse actions or restrictions, if the applicant is employed by a dental school;

(vi) has completed at least 60 hours of continuing education related to clinical dentistry in the three years immediately preceding application for a Montana license. Courses submitted must meet continuing education requirements as defined in board rule; and

(vii) is not physically or mentally impaired by use of addictive drugs, alcohol or any other drug or substance or by mental or physical illness which, in the determination of the board, renders the applicant unfit or incapable of practicing dentistry;

(d) submits documentation of all unresolved or adverse decisions based on complaints, investigations, review procedures or other disciplinary proceedings undertaken by a state, territorial, local or federal dental licensing jurisdiction, dental society or law enforcement agency relating to criminal or fraudulent activity, dental malpractice or negligent dental care;

(e) submits documentation from the dean or appropriate administration of the institution regarding any malpractice claims against the applicant during the applicant's residency;

(f) submits a current CPR or ACLS card;

(g) provides affidavits from three persons not related to the applicant regarding the applicant's good moral character; and

(h) submits copies of all other state professional licenses.

(2) A minimum grade of 75 percent is required for passage of the jurisprudence examination.