Which license status can be requested at any time for an active or inactive license and requires payment of a retired status fee?

• A. Retired Status
• B. Inactive Status
• C. Active Status
• D. Expired Status

Answer: (A)

Retired Status is the option that lets a license holder step away from practice while keeping the license on file. It can be requested at any time whether your license is currently active or inactive, and it requires paying a specific retired status fee. While in retired status you may not practice dentistry; you would need to reactivate later if you decide to return, typically by paying any required back fees and meeting reactivation requirements. The other options don’t fit because active status means you’re practicing and not paying retirement fees; inactive status is simply not practicing but without the retirement fee, and expired status happens when renewal isn’t completed and isn’t a voluntary retirement option.