CHAPTER 36-6A

DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS AND DENTAL AUXILIARIES

36-6A-1      Definitions.
36-6A-1.1      State Board of Dentistry--Members.
36-6A-2      Repealed.
36-6A-3      Appointment and term of lay member.
36-6A-4      Terms of office--Vacancies.
36-6A-5      Officers of board.
36-6A-6      Board continued within Department of Health--Records and reports.
36-6A-7      Acceptance of funds by board--Separate fund--Payments from fund--Expense limited by revenue.
36-6A-8      Compensation of board members and secretary-treasurer--Expenditures.
36-6A-9      Affiliation with American Association of Dental Boards and testing agency--Dues--Meetings.
36-6A-10      Board meetings.
36-6A-11      Quorum.
36-6A-12      Removal of member.
36-6A-13      Immunity from liability.
36-6A-14      Powers and duties of board.
36-6A-15      Restrictions on rule-making power of board.
36-6A-16      Repealed.
36-6A-17      Enforcement of chapter.
36-6A-18      Assistance in enforcement--Expenditures--Employment of attorney.
36-6A-19      Subpoena power of board--Administration of oaths.
36-6A-20      Depositions.

36-6A-21      Repealed.
36-6A-21.1      Inspection of premises--Confidentiality of records.
36-6A-22      Complaints--Records--Investigation--Dismissal--Hearing--Appeal.
36-6A-22.1      Report of suspension or revocation of practice privilege by facility.
36-6A-22.2      Discovery--Evidence in contested case--Personal injury or wrongful death actions.
36-6A-23      Sanctions authorized for violation of chapter.
36-6A-24      Summary suspension of license or registration--Grounds--Hearing--Appeal.
36-6A-25      Reinstatement of suspended or revoked license or registration.
36-6A-26      Repealed.
36-6A-27      Immunity from liability for acts of members of professional committees--Confidentiality of committee communications.
36-6A-28      Unauthorized practice or representation as dentist or dental hygienist, radiographer, registered assistant, or specialist--Misdemeanor.
36-6A-29      Fraudulent or misleading advertising--Misdemeanor.
36-6A-30      Sale, offer, or advertising of dental services by unlicensed or unregistered person prohibited--Misdemeanor.
36-6A-31      License required to practice dentistry--Exclusive responsibility of dentists.
36-6A-32 to 36-6A-32.2. Repealed.
36-6A-32.3      Prescription or administration of drugs.
36-6A-32.4      Performance of dental services outside scope of education, training, or experience prohibited.
36-6A-33      Persons excluded from unauthorized practice or prohibited services provisions.
36-6A-34 to 36-6A-38. Repealed.


36-6A-39      Fee-splitting as misdemeanor--Partnerships and employment excepted.
36-6A-40      License required to practice dental hygiene--Supervision of preventive and therapeutic services.
36-6A-40.1      Hygienist requirements for preventative and therapeutic services under collaborative supervision.
36-6A-40.2      Evidence of hygienist requirements--Fee--Promulgation of rules.
36-6A-41      Dentist responsible for dental hygienist or dental auxiliary--Differing levels of assistance based upon education.
36-6A-42      Repealed.
36-6A-43      Dental technicians.
36-6A-44      Criteria for license to practice dentistry.
36-6A-44.1      Criminal background investigation of applicants for licensure as dentist and licensees under disciplinary investigation--Fees.
36-6A-44.2      Criteria for license to practice as dental hygienist.
36-6A-45, 36-6A-46. Repealed.
36-6A-47      Criteria for license to practice dentistry for person licensed in another state.
36-6A-47.1      Criteria for license to practice as dental hygienist for person licensed in another state.
36-6A-47.2      Certified translation of document.
36-6A-47.3      Refusal to grant license or registration due to incompetence or unprofessional or dishonorable conduct.
36-6A-48      Issuance or renewal of license.
36-6A-49      Temporary registration for dentist or dental hygienist licensed in another state.
36-6A-49.1      Temporary registration for applicant for license to practice as dentist or dental hygienist.
36-6A-49.2      Person practicing under temporary registration subject to board supervision and discipline.
36-6A-49.3      Teledentistry services to patient located in state is practice of dentistry in state.
36-6A-49.4      Teledentistry services to comply with chapter as if services provided in person.
36-6A-49.5      Chapter not applicable to dentist outside of state in consultation with in-state dentist.
36-6A-50      Fees.
36-6A-51      Repealed.
36-6A-52      Annual renewal of license or registration--Information and fee--Notice.
36-6A-53      Repealed.
36-6A-54      Display of certificates.
36-6A-55      Proof of continuing education or continuing competency.
36-6A-56      Repealed.
36-6A-57      Reexamination on failure to comply with continuing education or competency requirements--Suspension of license.
36-6A-58      Notice to board of change of name or address.
36-6A-59      Disciplinary sanctions for professional incompetence, unprofessional or dishonorable conduct, or violation of chapter--Physical or mental examination.
36-6A-59.1      Unprofessional or dishonorable conduct.
36-6A-59.2      Prohibited contracts.
36-6A-60      Proof of licensure or registration in prosecution for violation.