The bill reorganizes the dental practice act, which includes the laws governing the practice of dentistry, dental hygiene, and other procedures, tasks, and activities related to those practices. Ohio state dental board dental practice act ohio revised code and ohio administrative code chapter 4715 harry kamdar, m. Oklahoma statutes title 59 professions and occupations. Executive director current as of june 1, 2018 ohio state dental board 77 south high street, 17th floor columbus, ohio 4321565 phone. The practice of dentistry in the state of illinois is hereby declared to affect the public health, safety and welfare. California dental law california dental practice act. Steve eliason 6 7 long title 8 general description. This chapter is the dentist and dental hygienist practice act. All documents are available in adobe acrobat format. The board shall consist of five members appointed by the governor.
Short title this article shall be known and may be cited as the dental practice act. The minimum requirement for each renewal period is 50 hours of continuing education, including. Four members of the board must be licensed dental hygienists and must have been engaged in the practice of dental hygiene for not fewer. This act may be cited as the illinois dental practice act.
Also, it is important to remember that new yorks dental practice act is a living document that is continually subject to amendment. Board rule 48028, practitioner dispensing of drugs. Nonsubstantive reorganization dental practice act colorado. Dental practice act effective january 1, 2020 version oregon revised statutes ors the law establishing the board of dentistry and describing its authority and responsibilities is found in ors 679. The dental boards regulations are under title 16, professional and vocational regulations, division 10, dental board of california. It is the purpose of this article to promote the public health, safety, and welfare by regulating the practice of dentistry and dental hygiene and to ensure that no one shall practice dentistry or dental hygiene without qualifying under this article. Dental practice dental records professional success. The dental practice act is found in chapters 251 through 267 of the texas occupations code. November 20, 2017letters pdf urging house leaders to schedule a floor vote on h. Please follow this link for a complete document of the boards statutes. May 17, 2017 testimony pdf to a house energy and commerce panel on how h.
The dental record provides for continuity of care for the patient and is critical in the event of a malpractice insurance claim. The bill clarifies that the colorado dental board may promulgate rules for the use of lasers for dental and dental hygiene purposes within the defined scopes of practice and with appropriate supervision. Licensed dental hygienist means a person who holds a license to practice dental hygiene under the dentistry practice act. You can count on us to continue to advocate for you, your career and the path forward. The missouri dental board ensures licensed dental professionals practice in accordance with the rules and statutes of the dental practice act. Dentist and dental hygienist practice act part 1 general provisions 5869101. Eighty percent 40 hours must be completed for category i. Citations are provided to appropriate california laws and regulations. This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house. Utah code part 1 dentist and dental hygienist practice act. Enacted by chapter 116, 1996 general session 5869102 definitions. Searchable directory of georgia board of dentistry rules and regulations. Searchable directory of georgia board of dentistry rules and. Rp5695 summary this course is presented pursuant to the dental board of california requirement that each licensee must take a minimum 2unit.
The act allows dentists to substitute eight hours of volunteer practice at a temporary dental clinic for one contact hour of continuing education, up to a maximum of 10 hours in a twoyear period. Under the act, a temporary dental clinic provides dental care services at no cost to uninsured or underinsured. In addition to the definitions in section 581102, as used in this chapter. The inclusion or omission of any statute or regulation within this unofficial copy shall not be used as a basis for compliance with. Resource library regulatory compliance dental practice. For specific questions or interpretation, contact the missouri dental board below is a list of topics within the dental practice act to help you find information quicker. In the vast majority of states, however, patient record keeping requirements are contained in laws or. Title 37 professions and occupations chapter 9 dentists section. Were proud to count you among this very special community of dental professionals. An electronic or paper copy of the kansas dental practices act may be used during the jurisprudence examination. Infection control and california dental practice act may be taken online at any of the registered continuing education web sites below. Appropriate use of teledentistry pdf washington administrative code.
The tennessee dental board ensures licensed dental professionals practice in accordance with the rules and statutes of the dental practice act. The official version of the kansas dental practices act is codified in article 14 of chapter 65 and article 14 of chapter 74 of the kansas statutes annotated and amendments or supplements thereto. Please see title 43, chapters 1 and 11, for general provisions and dental law, respectively. Summarizes portions of the dental practice act and organizes information in alphabetical order by subject. The bill makes clarifications as to what is considered the practice of unsupervised dental hygiene. California dental practice act dental board of california. California business and professions code dental board of. The oregon dental practice act is comprised of oregon revised statutes, chapters 679 green pages, 680. A few dental practice acts or regulations issued by state boards of dentistry specify requirements for dental records. For purposes of the dentistry practice act and elsewhere in the uniform credentialing act, unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions found in sections 381102. You may click on links below to take you to your desired section. The dental practice act, for scope of practice, for any of the above mentioned.
Also, it is important to remember that new yorks dental practice act is a living document that is. Select a state below to find state statutes, regulations and administrative rules governing the practice of each member of the dental team, brought to you through a collaborative endeavor between the american association of dental boards aadb and danb. The first act regulating the practice of dentistry was adopted by the oregon legislature on february 23, 1887. These rules and statutes are available on the dental board site. Louisiana state board of dentistry dental practice act. Interpretive statements regarding rules may be found here. Jan 01, 2020 dental practice act effective january 1, 2020 version oregon revised statutes ors the law establishing the board of dentistry and describing its authority and responsibilities is found in ors 679. These publications are intended to facilitate the understanding of the louisiana dental practice act and promulgated rules and other applicable regulations. California dental infection control, dental practice act.
Jan 27, 2020 a dentist shall report to the board all deaths occurring in the licensees practice with a copy sent to the dental hygiene board of california if the death was the result of treatment by a registered dental hygienist, registered dental hygienist in alternative practice, or registered dental hygienist in extended functions. There are no education or training requirements for this level of dental assisting except for radiography requirements. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the dental practice act. Dental practice dental records professional success ada. This copy of the kansas dental practices act is unofficial. Dental practice act, administrative rules and related statutes. Code of alabama 1975, 3494311 requires the board to annually publish the provisions of the alabama dental practice act and board rules. All licensees shall accumulate the required continuing education units during the biennial license or permit renewal period assigned by the board on each license or permit, including 2 units each of continuing education in infection control and dental practice act specific to california regulations as defined in section 1016b1a. Commonwealth of pennsylvania state board of dentistry. You may click on the links below to see each chapter of the texas occupations code as it pertains to the practice of dentistry. In the vast majority of states, however, patient record keeping requirements are contained in. Action for dental health act american dental association. Statutes affecting dental board licensees consist of title 32, chapter 11 the dental practice act and other selective statutes outside the dental practice act in title 12, title, title 20, title 25, title 32 and title 36.
Connecticut general statutes chapter 379 dentistry sec. Dental practice act and dental hygiene colorado general. Exemptions from license the licensing provisions of this chapter shall not apply to. We know you are working hard on the front lines thank you for all that you are doing. California dental practice act began in 1998 1999 as a method of educating licentiates to reduce the number of practice act violations, reinstated in 2004 as mandatory requirements infection control consistent with the boards regulations on infection control osha training this is an annual requirement for all clinical staff. Dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants working in dental public health clinics in tennessee must be licensed or registered to practice dentistry, dental hygiene, or dental assisting. General provisions relating to practice of dentistry. The establishment of a separate board to regulate the practice of dental hygiene.
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