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Title 22 - Part 5 - STATE BOARD OF DENTAL EXAMINERS

Chapter 100 - GENERAL PROVISIONS

100.1 - Introduction
100.2 - Purpose and Functions
100.3 - Organization and Structure
100.4 - Officers
100.5 - Meetings
100.6 - Executive Committee of the Board
100.7 - Standing Committees of the Board
100.8 - Ad Hoc Committees of the Board
100.9 - Advisory Committees and Workgroups Established by the Board
100.10 - Executive Director
100.11 - Stakeholder Meetings Convened by Staff
100.12 - Advisory Committee on Dental Anesthesia
100.20 - Final Board Decisions in Contested Cases

Chapter 101 - DENTAL LICENSURE

101.1 - General Qualifications for Licensure
101.2 - Licensure by Examination
101.3 - Licensure by Credentials
101.4 - Temporary Licensure by Credentials
101.5 - Staggered Dental Registrations
101.6 - Dental Licensing for Military Service Members, Military Veterans, and Military Spouses
101.7 - Retired License Status
101.8 - Persons with Criminal Backgrounds
101.9 - Criminal History Evaluation Letter
101.10 - Temporary License for Charitable Purpose
101.11 - Employment by Estate of Dentist or Person Acting for Mentally Incompetent Dentist
101.12 - Provisional Licensing
101.13 - Military Limited Volunteer License
101.14 - Exemption from Licensure for Certain Military Service Members and Military Spouses
101.15 - Reinstatement of a Cancelled License

Chapter 102 - FEES

102.1 - Fees
102.2 - Open Records Requests

Chapter 103 - DENTAL HYGIENE LICENSURE

103.1 - General Qualifications for Licensure
103.2 - Licensure by Examination
103.3 - Licensure by Credentials
103.4 - Temporary Licensure by Credentials
103.5 - Staggered Dental Hygiene Registrations
103.6 - Dental Hygienist Licensing for Military Service Members, Military Veterans, and Military Spouses
103.7 - Retired License Status
103.8 - Criminal History Evaluation Letter
103.9 - Military Limited Volunteer License
103.10 - Exemption from Licensure for Certain Military Service Members and Military Spouses
103.11 - Reinstatement of a Cancelled License

Chapter 104 - CONTINUING EDUCATION

104.1 - Continuing Education Requirements
104.2 - Providers
104.4 - Penalties
104.5 - Auditable Documentation
104.6 - Audits

Chapter 107 - DENTAL BOARD PROCEDURES

Subchapter A - PROCEDURES GOVERNING GRIEVANCES, HEARINGS, AND APPEALS

107.1 - Application
107.2 - Effect of Child Support Payment Default on Licensure Status, Application, and Renewal
107.11 - Definitions
107.12 - Object of Rules
107.13 - Scope of Rules
107.14 - Filing of Documents
107.15 - Computation of Time
107.16 - Agreement To Be in Writing
107.17 - Service in Non-rulemaking Proceedings
107.18 - Conduct and Decorum
107.19 - Denial of a License
107.20 - Persons Interested in Proceedings
107.21 - Appearances Personally or by Representative
107.22 - Pleading
107.23 - Commencement of Formal Disciplinary Proceedings
107.24 - Respondent's Answer in a Disciplinary Matter
107.25 - Formal Proceedings
107.26 - Failure to Attend Hearing and Default
107.29 - Licenses
107.31 - Personal Service
107.40 - Reimbursement
107.47 - Depositions
107.48 - Subpoenas
107.49 - Proposals for Decision
107.50 - Filing of Exceptions and Replies
107.51 - Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law
107.52 - Oral and Written Arguments
107.53 - Final Decisions and Orders
107.54 - Administrative Finality
107.55 - Motions for Rehearing
107.56 - Motions for Rehearing: Procedures
107.57 - The Record
107.58 - Cost of Appeal
107.59 - Ex Parte Consultations
107.60 - Adopting, Repealing, or Amending Rules
107.62 - Petition for Adoption of a Rule
107.63 - Informal Disposition and Mediation
107.64 - Required Reporting
107.65 - Time Limits
107.66 - Application for Modification of Board Order
107.67 - Review of Application for Modification
107.68 - Appearances
107.69 - Temporary Suspension in Emergency

Subchapter B - COMPLAINTS AND INVESTIGATIONS

107.100 - Definitions
107.101 - Responsibilities of Investigations Division and Dental Practice Division
107.102 - Complaints
107.103 - Preliminary Investigation of a Complaint
107.104 - Official Investigation of a Complaint
107.105 - Collection of Information and Records
107.106 - Confidentiality of Investigations
107.107 - Use of Dental Review Panel
107.108 - Assignment of Dental Review Panel Members
107.109 - Review by Dental Review Panel Members
107.110 - Baseless or Unfounded Complaints

Subchapter C - DISPOSITION OF COMPLAINTS

107.200 - Disposition of a Filed Complaint
107.201 - Procedures for Assessment of Administrative Penalties in Informal Complaint Resolution
107.202 - Administrative Penalty Schedule
107.203 - Aggravating and Mitigating Factors
107.204 - Remedial Plans
107.205 - Registration of Non-Profit Corporations Authorized To Hire Dentists
107.206 - Public Actions of the Board

Subchapter D - COMPLIANCE PROGRAM

107.300 - Responsibilities of Compliance Division

Subchapter E - DATA REPORTING

107.400 - Collection and Reporting of Enforcement and Licensing Data

Chapter 108 - PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT

Subchapter A - PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY

108.1 - Professional Responsibility
108.2 - Fair Dealing
108.3 - Consumer Information
108.4 - Names of Dentists
108.5 - Patient Abandonment
108.6 - Report of Patient Death or Injury Requiring Hospitalization
108.7 - Minimum Standard of Care, General
108.8 - Records of the Dentist
108.9 - Dishonorable Conduct
108.10 - Notification of Change of Information
108.11 - Display of Registration
108.12 - Dental Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
108.13 - Practice of Dentistry on Certain Children
108.14 - Pediatric and Special Needs Case Management; Protective Stabilization
108.15 - Emergency Preparedness
108.16 - Teledentistry

Subchapter B - SANITATION AND INFECTION CONTROL

108.20 - Purpose
108.21 - Requirements
108.22 - Access to Dental Office
108.23 - Definitions
108.24 - Required Sterilization and Disinfection

Subchapter D - MOBILE DENTAL FACILITIES

108.40 - Permit Required
108.41 - Definitions
108.42 - Obtaining a Permit
108.43 - Operating Requirements for Permitted Mobile Dental Facilities or Portable Dental Units

Subchapter E - BUSINESS PROMOTION

108.50 - Objectives of Rules
108.51 - Definitions
108.52 - Names and Responsibilities
108.53 - Fees
108.54 - Advertising of Specialties
108.55 - Advertising for General Dentists
108.56 - Certifications, Degrees, Fellowships, Memberships and Other Credentials
108.57 - False, Misleading or Deceptive Advertising
108.58 - Solicitation, Referrals and Gift Schemes
108.59 - Website Disclosures
108.60 - Record Keeping of Advertisements
108.61 - Grounds and Procedures for Disciplinary Action for Advertising Violations
108.62 - Awards, Honors and Recognitions
108.63 - Advertisement and Education by Unlicensed Clinicians

Subchapter F - CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS

108.70 - Improper Influence on Professional Judgment
108.71 - Providing Copies of Certain Contracts
108.72 - Dental Custodian of Records
108.73 - Dental Service Organizations
108.74 - Call Coverage Agreements

Chapter 110 - SEDATION AND ANESTHESIA

110.1 - Definitions
110.2 - Sedation/Anesthesia Permit
110.3 - Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Inhalation Sedation
110.4 - Minimal Sedation
110.5 - Moderate Sedation
110.6 - Deep Sedation or General Anesthesia
110.7 - Portability
110.9 - Anesthesia Permit Renewal
110.10 - Use of General Anesthetic Agents
110.13 - Required Preoperative Checklist for Administration of Nitrous Oxide and Levels 1, 2, 3, and 4 Sedation/Anesthesia
110.14 - Emergency Preparedness Policies and Procedures
110.15 - Prevention of and Response to Sedation/Anesthesia Emergencies
110.16 - Sedation/Anesthesia of High-Risk Patients
110.17 - Sedation/Anesthesia of Pediatric Patients
110.18 - Inspection of Sedation/Anesthesia Providers

Chapter 111 - STANDARDS FOR PRESCRIBING CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES AND DANGEROUS DRUGS

111.1 - Additional Continuing Education Required
111.2 - Self-query of Prescription Monitoring Program
111.3 - Prescription Monitoring by the Dentist
111.4 - Prescription Monitoring by the Board
111.5 - Electronic Prescribing Waivers

Chapter 112 - VISUAL DENTAL HEALTH INSPECTIONS

112.1 - Definitions
112.2 - Visual Dental Health Inspection
112.3 - Limited Oral Evaluation

Chapter 113 - REQUIREMENTS FOR DENTAL OFFICES

113.1 - Definitions
113.2 - X-Ray Laboratories

Chapter 114 - EXTENSION OF DUTIES OF AUXILIARY PERSONNEL--DENTAL ASSISTANTS

114.1 - Permitted Duties
114.2 - Registration of Dental Assistants
114.3 - Pit and Fissure Sealant
114.4 - Monitoring the Administration of Nitrous Oxide
114.5 - Coronal Polishing
114.6 - General Qualifications for Registration or Certification
114.7 - Exemption from Licensure for Certain Military Service Members and Military Spouses
114.8 - Retired Registration Status
114.9 - Criminal History Evaluation Letter
114.10 - Dishonorable Conduct
114.11 - Exemption
114.12 - Continuing Education for Certificate Holders
114.13 - Reinstatement of a Cancelled Registration
114.21 - Requirements for Dental Assistant Registration Courses and Examinations
114.23 - Dental Assistant Examination Integrity

Chapter 115 - EXTENSION OF DUTIES OF AUXILIARY PERSONNEL--DENTAL HYGIENE

115.1 - Definitions
115.2 - Permitted Duties
115.3 - Institutional Employment
115.4 - Placement of Site Specific Subgingival Medicaments
115.5 - Dental Hygienists Practicing in Certain Facilities
115.6 - Records
115.7 - Notification of Change of Information
115.9 - Dishonorable Conduct
115.10 - Administration of Local Infiltration Anesthesia
115.20 - Dental Hygiene Advisory Committee--Purpose and Composition

Chapter 116 - DENTAL LABORATORIES

116.1 - Definitions
116.2 - Exemptions
116.3 - Registration and Renewal
116.4 - Requirements
116.5 - Certified Dental Technician Required
116.6 - Continuing Education
116.10 - Prosthetic Identification
116.20 - Responsibility

Chapter 117 - FACULTY AND STUDENTS IN ACCREDITED DENTAL SCHOOLS

117.1 - Exemptions
117.2 - Dental Faculty Licensure
117.3 - Dental Hygiene Faculty Licensure

Chapter 119 - SPECIAL AREAS OF DENTAL PRACTICE

119.1 - Dental Public Health
119.2 - Endodontics
119.3 - Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
119.4 - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
119.5 - Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
119.6 - Pediatric Dentistry
119.7 - Periodontics
119.8 - Prosthodontics
119.9 - Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
119.10 - Oral Medicine
119.11 - Dental Anesthesiology
119.12 - Orofacial Pain

Chapter 125 - APPLICATIONS FOR SPECIAL CONSIDERATION OR EXCEPTION TO BOARD RULES

125.1 - Board to Rule on Requests for Exceptions to Rules