As a licensed dental professional in North Carolina, I need to understand the annual license renewal process. Please provide the key dates for license renewal, any associated late fees, and the consequences of not renewing by the final deadline. Additionally, if I hold a DEA license and prescribing privileges, what specific extra requirements must I meet for renewal? Finally, what is the process for reinstating an expired license, including any fees?
Navigate to 'https://ncdentalboard.org/'. Click on the 'License Renewal' link (ID 270) to access the page with information about the renewal process. Scroll down to view all details regarding Dental/Dental Hygiene License Renewal & Reinstatement and Anesthesia/Sedation Permit Renewal & Reinstatement. Identify the annual online renewal period and the specific date after which a late penalty is assessed. Determine the amount of the late penalty fee. Identify the consequences of not renewing by the final deadline (March 31). Locate the extra requirements for renewal if holding a DEA license and prescribing privileges. Find the process and fees for reinstating an expired dental/dental hygiene license. Synthesize all gathered information into a comprehensive answer.
The agent successfully navigates to the 'license_renewal.htm' page. The agent states that the online renewal system is open from November 1 to March 31 each year. The agent states that a $50 late penalty will be assessed to those renewing after January 31. The agent states that licenses not renewed by March 31 become void and continuing to practice without a valid renewal certificate is a Class I misdemeanor. The agent states that for DEA licensees with prescribing privileges, extra requirements include taking a course with at least one hour on opioid prescribing and being registered with the NC Controlled Substance Reporting System. The agent states that reinstatement involves submitting an application and paying a reinstatement fee ($225 for dentists; $60 for dental hygienists) along with the current year's renewal fee.