§ 69. Dental hygienist — licensing
(a) “Under the practice of supervised dental hygiene” a person (1) under direct supervision: (A) Removes granulation and degenerated tissue from the gingival wall of the periodontal pocket through the process of gingival curettage. Such curettage may include the incidental removal of live epithelial tissue and is to be performed under the direct supervision of […]
§ 70. Retirement and inactive status; reactivation
(a) Any dentist or dental hygienist who wishes to retire from the practice of dentistry or dental hygiene shall meet all requirements for retirement as set forth in regulations by Board and the committee. The licensee shall notify the Board in writing before the expiration of the licensee’s current license, and the Board shall acknowledge […]
§ 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 […]
§ 64. Powers and duties of the Board
The powers conferred on the Board by this subchapter must be liberally construed to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public. The Board, within the context of this subchapter and the requirements of due process, has the following powers and duties to: (1) Enforce and administer the provisions of this subchapter; (2) Adopt, […]