§ 71. Ownership of dental practice — limitations
Only a dentist licensed to practice dentistry in the Territory pursuant to this subchapter may be the proprietor of a dental practice in the Territory. A corporate entity that has a dental practice or dental office in the Territory must be owned by a dentist licensed pursuant to this subchapter who owns at least a […]
§ 72. Practicing without a license; penalty
(a) Any person who practices dentistry or who attempts to practice dentistry without first complying with the provisions of this subchapter or without being the holder of a license entitling the practitioner to practice dentistry in the Territory is guilty of a misdemeanor for the first offense. Subsequent offenses constitute a felony. Each occurrence of […]
§ 73. Professional misconduct
(a) The Board may refuse to license, otherwise restrict a license, or suspend or revoke a license that has been issued by the Board and may fine, censure or reprimand a licensee upon satisfactory proof that the applicant for or holder of the license is guilty of unprofessional or dishonorable conduct. (b) The Board may […]
§ 74. Procedures for enforcement of disciplinary action
(a) The Board may commence legal action to enforce the provisions of this subchapter and may exercise full discretion and authority with respect to disciplinary actions. (b) Administrative procedures as established by the Board must provide for investigation of charges by the Board; notice of charges to the accused; an opportunity for a fair and […]
§ 75. Anesthesia Administration
(a) The Board shall establish regulations pertaining to the administration by dentists of nitrous oxide analgesia, conscious sedation, deep sedation and general anesthesia. (b) The Board or its agent may evaluate credentials, facilities, equipment, personnel, and procedures prior to issuing permits to allow the administration of agents that are utilized in providing analgesia, sedation or […]
§ 76. Advertising requirements
All advertising must comply with the American Dental Association’s Principles of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct.
§ 77. Protected actions and communications
(a) No monetary liability on the part of, and no cause of action for damages may arise against any serving or former member, officer, administrator, staff member, committee member, examiner, representative, agent, employee, consultant, witness or any other person serving or having served the Board either as a part of the Board’s operation or as […]
§ 65. Funding and fees
(a) The Board must be fully supported by the revenues generated from its activities, including fees, fines and reimbursed costs. (b) There is established within the Treasury of the Virgin Islands, the Virgin Islands Board of Dental Examiner’s Fund into which all revenues collected by the Board must be deposited and from which expenses of […]
§ 66. Regulations
The Board may adopt regulations consistent with this subchapter and may amend, repeal and enforce those regulations in furtherance of its legal responsibilities.
§ 67. Persons exempt from operation of this subchapter
Nothing in this subchapter applies to the following practices, acts, or operations: (1) Practice by a physician or a surgeon of the physician’s or surgeon’s profession licensed as such under the laws of this Territory, unless the physician or surgeon practices dentistry as a specialty; (2) The giving of an anesthetic by a qualified anesthetist […]