Dentists in Illinois are not required to have certification in CPR for licensure. However, s. 225 ILCS 25/8.1 b) 4) provides that no dentist may administer general anesthesia, deep sedation, or conscious sedation without a permit for such purposes from the Illinois department of professional regulation. The Illinois statutes do require dental hygienists to hold current certification in CPR for licensure. 225 ILCS 25/13 (4). Dental hygienists may count their CPR certification training toward their continuing education requirements for renewal. 225 ILCS 25/16.

The statutes permit dental hygienists to administer local anesthetics upon successful completion of a training program approved by the department. 225 ILCS 25/18 a) (vi). Illinois's administrative rules specify that applicants for initial and renewal licensure as a dental hygienist must show current certification in Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS), or its equivalent, from the American Red Cross, the American Heart Association or an equivalent agency unless physically disabled. 68 Ill. Admin. Code 1220.200 (d), 1220.270 a) 2).

To practice as a dental specialist in Illinois, a dentist must obtain a specialty license in addition to his or her license to practice general dentistry. 225 ILCS 25/11 (b). A dentist who does not hold a license in one of the dental specialties, endodontics, pediatric dentistry, prosthodontics, periodontics, oral and maxillofacial radiology or surgery, or orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics, may not advertise as a specialist in such areas. 68 Ill. Admin. Code 1220.421 f). See http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs3.asp?ActID=1296&ChapterID=24, http://www.ilga.gov/commission/jcar/admincode/068/06801220sections.html.

All sections of the Illinois Administrative Code can be accessed at:
http://www.ilga.gov/commission/jcar/admincode/068/06801220sections.html

Iowa:

Applicants for licensure as either a dentist or dental hygienist in Iowa must show current certification in CPR in a nationally recognized course. Section 153.15A 1. b., Iowa Code; Sections 650-11.2 (2) i., 11.3 (2) i. To renew either type of license, the licensee must have current CPR certification in a nationally recognized course, and such courses must include a clinical component. Section 650—14.1 (4). Dental hygienists may only administer local anesthesia as delegated by, and under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist. Sections 650-10.3 (1) e., 10.3 (4).

Per the Iowa Dental Board website, examples of nationally recognized CPR certification providers are the American Heart Association and the Red Cross. The Board has prohibited CPR certification from online or other homestudy courses. Eligible CPR certifications courses must include a clinical component.
http://www.state.ia.us/dentalboard/da.html

While Iowa does not issue licenses for specialty dentistry, an individual may represent him or herself as a specialist in the areas of dental public health, endodontics, oral and maxillofacial pathology, radiology, or surgery, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics, or prosthodontics if the requirements for any such specialty, as set forth in ss. 650-28.2 to 28.10, Ill. Admin. Code, are met. Section 650-28.1, Ill. Admin. Code. No dentist may state or imply that he or she is certified as a specialist when that is not the case. Nor may a dentist use the terms “specialist," specializing in," or other similar terms in connection with areas not recognized as specialties under ch. 650-28, Ill. Admin. Code when representing him or herself to the public. Section 650-26.4 (2). See
http://search.legis.state.ia.us/nxt/gateway.dll/ic?f=templates&fn=default.htm.

PDFs for all chapters for the Iowa Administrative Code can be found at:
http://www.legis.state.is.us/aspx/ACODocs/chapterList.apx?pubDate=01-13-2010&agency=650

Michigan:

Michigan does not require CPR certification for initial licensure of dentists or dental hygienists. However, applicants for renewal of either type of license must hold current certification in basic or advanced cardiac life support from an agency or organization that grants certification pursuant to standards substantially equivalent to the standards adopted elsewhere in the administrative code. Sections R 338.11701 (2), 11704 (2), Mich. Admin. Code. The Michigan Board of Dentistry has adopted by reference the standards for certification in basic and advanced cardiac life support for professional providers set forth by the American Heart Association in its 2005 “Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care." Section R 338.11705 (5), Mich. Admin. Code. Dental hygienists may only administer local anesthesia to a patient over 18 years of age and may only do so if they are under the direct supervision of a dentist, have successfully completed an approved course, successfully completed an examination within 18 months of completion of that course, and hold a current certification in basic or advanced cardiac life support. Section R 388.11409 (1) (b), Mich. Admin. Code.

Michigan issues specialty licenses in the areas of oral and maxillofacial surgery, orthodontics or orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics, prosthodontics, periodontics, pediatric dentistry, endodontics, and oral pathology or oral and maxillofacial pathology. Section R 388.11501 (1) (a-g), Mich. Admin. Code. A dentist who is not licensed as a specialist shall not announce or hold himself out to the public as limiting his practice to, as being specially qualified in, or giving special attention to, any of the recognized specialties. Section R 388.11525 (1), Mich. Admin. Code. See
http://www.state.mi.us/orr/emi/admincode.asp?AdminCode=Single&Admin_Num=33811101&Dpt=LG&RngHigh=.

Michigan administrative code can be found at: http://www.state.mi.us/orr/emi/admincode.asp?AdminCode=Single&Admin_Num=33811101&Dpt=CH&RngHigh=

Minnesota:

Minnesota requires dentists to hold a current CPR certification for initial licensure only if the dentist wishes to administer anesthesia, deep sedation, or moderate sedation. Minn. R. 3100.3600 (2) (a) (4). Dental hygienists are not required to hold a current CPR certification for initial licensure. All dentists and hygienists must complete a CPR certification course equivalent to the American Heart Association healthcare provider course or the American Red Cross professional rescuer course, and must hold a current CPR certificate for renewal of licensure. Minn. R. 3100.5100 (3) (A) (3). A dental hygienist may administer local anesthesia without the dentist being present in the dental office or on the premises if the procedure is performed with prior knowledge and consent of the dentist. Before administering local anesthesia, a dental hygienist must have successfully completed an accredited didactic and clinical program. Minn. R. 3100.8700 (1) (J).

Minnesota grants special dentistry licenses in the areas recognized by the American Dental Association. Minn. Stats. 150A.06 (1c) (a). Minnesota also recognizes special areas of dentistry that are suitable for advertising, which are endodontics, oral and maxillofacial surgery, oral pathology, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics, prosthodontics, and public health. Minn. R. 3100.7000 (1). In order to advertise as a specialist, a licensed dentist must comply with the requirements of Minn. R. 3100.7000 (2). If those requirements are not met, a dentist may still practice as a specialist, but may not use the terms “specialist," “specialty," “specializing," or “limited to" in advertising, and all advertising must state that the services are being provided by a general dentist. Minn. R. 3100.7000 (3).

Minnesota statutes may be viewed at: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/?id=150A.06.

Minnesota Administrative Code may be viewed at: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/rules/?id=3100&format=pdf.

The Dentistry Examining Board considered the requirements for CPR and seeks to clarify the CPR requirements for licensing and certification and to rely on the Wisconsin Department of Health Services to determine qualified providers of CPR training. Additionally, the board considered acceptable advertising for dental specialties and decided to limit specialty advertising to those approved by a national organization, the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).

Section 227.137, Stats., requires an “agency" to prepare an economic impact report before submitting the proposed rule-making order to the Wisconsin Legislative Council. The Department of Regulation and Licensing is not included as an “agency" in this section.

These proposed rules were reviewed by the department's Small Business Review Advisory Committee on May 19, 2011. It was determined the rules will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small businesses, as defined in s. 227.114 (1), Stats. The Department's Regulatory Review Coordinator may be contacted by email at John.Murray@Wisconsin.gov, or by calling 608-266-8608.

The department estimates that this rule will require staff time in the Division of Enforcement. The total on-going salary and fringe costs are estimated at $36,460.

The department finds that this rule has no significant fiscal effect on the private sector.

Kris Anderson, Department of Safety and Professional Services, Division of Board Services, 1400 East Washington Avenue, Room 151, P.O. Box 8935, Madison, Wisconsin 53708; telephone 608-261-2385; email at Kristine1.Anderson@Wisconsin.gov.