May a dentist or hygienist who holds a license in another state work in North Carolina?
ONLY after obtaining a provisional license! A person who has been licensed and in good standing in another state for at least two years is eligible to apply for a provisional license. Should one of these individuals approach you about employment, be sure (perhaps by calling the Board office) that they have applied for or obtained a provisional license. The Board issues actual licenses to provisional licensees and the license restricts the holder to a specific practice location. The employer, or supervising dentist, must write a letter to the Board stating his/her intent to hire the person who is applying for a provisional license. May a dentist refuse treatment to pregnant women on the basis of an inability to obtain radiographs? A dentist should use his/her professional judgment when rendering care to all patients. Pregnancy should not necessarily preclude dental treatment and care should be taken to minimize risk to the patient.
