[§448-8.5]  Continuing education requirements.  The board shall adopt a program of continuing education for dentists and a program of continuing education for dental hygienists.  After January 1, 2002, at the time of reregistration of license as a dentist or dental hygienist, each licensee shall present to the board evidence of compliance with the program of continuing education applicable to their profession.  Failure to reregister and present evidence of compliance shall constitute a forfeiture of license, which may be restored only upon written application therefor and payment to the board of a restoration fee. [L 1999, c 97, §2]