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

Definitions
Definition of unprofessional conduct
Scope of practice; practice of dentistry
State board of dental examiners; qualifications of members; terms
Removal from office
Organization; meetings; quorum; staff
Compensation of board members; investigation committee members
Powers and duties; executive director; immunity; fees; definitions
Failure to respond to subpoena; civil penalty
Admissibility of records in evidence
Annual report; posting
Dental board fund
Business entities; registration; renewal; civil penalty; exceptions
 

Article 2 - Licensing

Persons not required to be licensed
Qualifications of applicant; application; fee; fingerprint clearance card
Applicants for licensure; examination requirements
Dental consultant license
Reinstatement of license or certificate; application for previously denied license or certificate
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
Restricted permit
Issuance of restricted permit
Practice under restricted permit
Licensure by credential; examinations; waiver; fee
Training permits; qualified military health professionals
 

Article 3 - Regulation

Practicing without license; classification
Corporate practice; display of name and license receipt or license; duplicate licenses; fee
Grounds for disciplinary action; definition
Types of disciplinary action; letter of concern; judicial review; notice; removal of notice; violation; classification
Investigation and adjudication of complaints; disciplinary action; civil penalty; immunity; subpoena authority; definitions
Investigation committee; complaints; termination; review
Maintenance of records
Interpretation of chapter
Prosecution of violations
Use of fraudulent instruments; classification
Violations; classification; required proof
Violation; classification; injunctive relief
Deceased or incapacitated dentists; notification
Marking of dentures for identification; retention and release of information
Dental anesthesia; requirements
 

Article 3.1 - Licensing and Regulation of Dental Therapists

Definitions
Application for licensure; requirements; fingerprint clearance card; denial or suspension of application
Dental therapist triennial licensure; continuing education; license renewal and reinstatement; fees; civil penalties; retired and disabled license status
Practice of dental therapy; authorized procedures; supervision requirements; restrictions
Dental therapists; clinical practice; supervising dentists; written collaborative practice agreements
Dental therapists; supervising dentists; collaborative practice relationships
Practicing without a license; violation; classification
Licensure by credential; examination waiver; fee
Dental therapy schools; credit for prior experience or coursework
 

Article 4- Licensing and Regulation of Dental Hygienists

Practicing as dental hygienist; supervision requirements; definitions
Administration and enforcement
Disposition of revenues
Qualifications of applicant; application; fee; fingerprint clearance card; rules; denial or suspension of application
Applicants for licensure; examination requirements
Recognized dental hygiene schools; credit for prior learning
Dental hygienist triennial licensure; continuing education; license reinstatement; notice of change of address; penalties; retired and disabled license status
Practicing without license; classification
Employment of dental hygienist by public agency, institution or school
Dental hygienists; affiliated practice relationships; rules; definition
Grounds for censure, probation, suspension or revocation of license; procedure
Dental assistants; regulation; duties
Expanded function dental assistants; training and examination requirements; duties
Restricted permits; suspension; expiration; renewal
Licensure by credential; examinations; waiver; fee
 

Article 5- Certification and Regulation of Denturists

Practicing as denturist; denture technology; dental laboratory technician
Supervision by dentist; definitions; mouth preparation by dentist; liability; business association
Board of dental examiners; additional powers and duties
Qualifications of applicant
Application for certification; fingerprint clearance card; denial; suspension
Qualification for reexamination
Fees
Disposition of revenues
Denturist certification; continuing education; certificate reinstatement; certificate for each place of practice; notice of change of address or place of practice; penalties
Discipline; procedure
Injunction
Violations; classification
 

Article 6- Dispensing of Drugs and Devices

Dispensing of drugs and devices; conditions; civil penalty; definition
 

Article 7- Rehabilitation

Substance abuse treatment and rehabilitation program; private contract; funding; confidential stipulation agreement
 

Article 8- Mobile Dental Facilities and Portable Dental Units

Definitions
Mobile dental facilities; portable dental units; permits; exceptions
Permit application; fees; renewal; notification of changes
Standards of operation and practice
Informed consent; information for patients
Disciplinary actions; cessation of operation