Statutes

Statutes specific to the Board licensees are written in Title 32, Chapter 11. Of course, there are other statutes outside the Board's chapter that you may wish to familiarize yourself with and are used from time to time by the Board to achieve its mission. Below are direct links to the Board's statutes. If you would like a complete list of the Board's statutes and rules to retain for your records, then please follow this link.

Title 32 - Professions and Occupations

Chapter 11 - Dentistry

Article 1 - Dental Board

32-1201

Definitions

32-1201.01

Definition of unprofessional conduct

32-1202

Scope of practice; practice of dentistry

32-1203

State board of dental examiners; qualifications of members; terms

32-1204

Removal from office

32-1205

Organization; meetings; quorum; staff

32-1206

Compensation of board members; investigation committee members

32-1207

Powers and duties; executive director; immunity; fees; definitions

32-1208

Failure to respond to subpoena; civil penalty

32-1209

Admissibility of records in evidence

32-1210

Annual report; posting

32-1212

Dental board fund

32-1212; Version 2

Dental board fund

32-1213

Business entities; registration; renewal; civil penalty; exceptions

Article 2 - Licensing

32-1231

Persons not required to be licensed

32-1232

Qualifications of applicant; application; fee; fingerprint clearance card

32-1233

Applicants for licensure; examination requirements

32-1234

Dental consultant license

32-1235

Reinstatement of license or certificate; application for previously denied license or certificate

32-1236

Dentist triennial licensure; continuing education; license reinstatement; license for each place of practice; notice of change of address or place of practice; retired and disabled license status; penalties

32-1237

Restricted permit

32-1238

Issuance of restricted permit

32-1239

Practice under restricted permit

32-1240

Licensure by credential; examinations; waiver; fee

32-1241

Training permits; qualified military health professionals

Article 3 - Regulation

32-1261

Practicing without license; classification

32-1262

Corporate practice; display of name and license receipt or license; duplicate licenses; fee

32-1263

Grounds for disciplinary action; definition

32-1263.01

Types of disciplinary action; letter of concern; judicial review; notice; removal of notice; violation; classification

32-1263.02

Investigation and adjudication of complaints; disciplinary action; civil penalty; immunity; subpoena authority; definitions

32-1263.03

Investigation committee; complaints; termination; review

32-1264

Maintenance of records

32-1265

Interpretation of chapter

32-1266

Prosecution of violations

32-1267

Use of fraudulent instruments; classification

32-1268

Violations; classification; required proof

32-1269

Violation; classification; injunctive relief

32-1270

Deceased or incapacitated dentists; notification

32-1271

Marking of dentures for identification; retention and release of information

32-1272

Dental anesthesia; requirements

Article 3.1 - Licensing and Regulation of Dental Therapists

32-1276

Definitions

32-1276.01

Application for licensure; requirements; fingerprint clearance card; denial or suspension of application

32-1276.02

Dental therapist triennial licensure; continuing education; license renewal and reinstatement; fees; civil penalties; retired and disabled license status

32-1276.03

Practice of dental therapy; authorized procedures; supervision requirements; restrictions

32-1276.04

Dental therapists; clinical practice; supervising dentists; written collaborative practice agreements

32-1276.05

Dental therapists; supervising dentists; collaborative practice relationships

32-1276.06

Practicing without a license; violation; classification

32-1276.07

Licensure by credential; examination waiver; fee

32-1276.08

Dental therapy schools; credit for prior experience or coursework

Article 4- Licensing and Regulation of Dental Hygienists

32-1281

Practicing as dental hygienist; supervision requirements; definitions

32-1282

Administration and enforcement

32-1283

Disposition of revenues

32-1284

Qualifications of applicant; application; fee; fingerprint clearance card; rules; denial or suspension of application

32-1285

Applicants for licensure; examination requirements

32-1286

Recognized dental hygiene schools; credit for prior learning

32-1287

Dental hygienist triennial licensure; continuing education; license reinstatement; notice of change of address; penalties; retired and disabled license status

32-1288

Practicing without license; classification

32-1289

Employment of dental hygienist by public agency, institution or school

32-1289.01

Dental hygienists; affiliated practice relationships; rules; definition

32-1290

Grounds for censure, probation, suspension or revocation of license; procedure

32-1291

Dental assistants; regulation; duties

32-1291.01

Expanded function dental assistants; training and examination requirements; duties

32-1292

Restricted permits; suspension; expiration; renewal

32-1292.01

Licensure by credential; examinations; waiver; fee

Article 5- Certification and Regulation of Denturists

32-1293

Practicing as denturist; denture technology; dental laboratory technician

32-1294

Supervision by dentist; definitions; mouth preparation by dentist; liability; business association

32-1295

Board of dental examiners; additional powers and duties

32-1296

Qualifications of applicant

32-1297.01

Application for certification; fingerprint clearance card; denial; suspension

32-1297.03

Qualification for reexamination

32-1297.04

Fees

32-1297.05

Disposition of revenues

32-1297.06

Denturist certification; continuing education; certificate reinstatement; certificate for each place of practice; notice of change of address or place of practice; penalties

32-1297.07

Discipline; procedure

32-1297.08

Injunction

32-1297.09

Violations; classification