AADE publishes licensure handbook.

The American Association of Dental Examiners has recently published the sixteenth edition of Composite, a handbook detailing the structure, licensing and disciplinary activities of all state dental boards. Completed in 2004, the publication contains over 36 charts describing the following:

* state dental board structure and operations;

* licensee population within each state;

* 2003 Board disciplinary activity and complaint statistics; and

* state licensing requirements.

The charts, the result of surveys completed by the licensing jurisdictions, include general requirements, the use of clinical and didactic examinations, continuing education renewal requirements and the methods used to conduct application background checks. Also included is a listing of licensure and disciplinary board contacts. Charts are included on specialty licensure and nonaccredited graduates.

Composite is copyrighted by the AADE and may not be reproduced. Copies are available from the AADE for $35.00 for AADE members and $60.00 for nonmembers (shipping costs included). All orders must be prepaid with check or money order payable to the American Association of Dental Examiners. Please print or type full name and mailing address and specify the number of copies you wish to purchase and send orders to:

Composite

American Association of Dental Examiners

211 East Chicago Avenue #760

Chicago, IL 60611.

For more information, contact Ms. Molly Nadler, AADE Executive Director, 1-800-621-8099 or 1-312-440-7464.

Source: American Association of Dental Examiners.