Retired, disabled and inactive dental hygienists; qualifications for extended care permit

65-1456a. Retired, disabled and inactive dental hygienists; qualifications for extended care permit. A dental hygienist who meets the requirements of subsections (f)(1) or (g)(1)(A) of K.S.A. 65-1456, and amendments thereto, prior to a period of retirement or disability, but not within the past three years, and is returning to active practice after such period of retirement or disability under K.S.A. 65-1431(i), and amendments thereto, or who has retained a license to practice but has not practiced in the past three or more years may qualify for an extended care permit by completing a refresher course approved by the board under K.A.R. 71-3-8 or performing 200 hours of dental hygiene care within the last 12 months under the supervision of dentists licensed in the state of Kansas and provides the board with a letter of endorsement from one of the supervising dentists. History: L. 2007, ch. 134, § 5; July 1. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Documents USEFUL LINKS Session Laws Kansas Administrative Regulations OTHER LEGISLATIVE SITES Kansas Legislature Administrative Services Division of Post Audit Research Department Contact Us PDF Help www.ksrevisor.gov 2026