The board may take disciplinary action against an applicant or licensee in accordance with sections 12-20-404 and 12-220-202 for any of the following causes: Engaging in fraud, misrepresentation, or deception in applying for, securing, renewing, or seeking reinstatement of a license to practice dentistry or dental hygiene in this state, in applying for professional liability […]
If, after notice and hearing conducted in accordance with article 4 of title 24 and section 12-20-403, the board determines that an applicant or licensee has engaged in an act specified in section 12-220-201, the board may: Issue a letter of admonition under the circumstances specified in and in accordance with section 12-20-404 (4); Reprimand, […]
Any person may submit a complaint relating to the conduct of a dentist or dental hygienist, which complaint must be in writing and signed by the person. The board, on its own motion, may initiate a complaint. The board shall notify the dentist or dental hygienist of the complaint against the dentist or dental hygienist. […]
The chairperson of the board shall divide the members of the board, other than the chairperson, into two panels of six members each. Each panel shall act as both an inquiry panel and a hearing panel. The chairperson may reassign members of the board from one panel to the other. The chairperson may be a […]
The board may issue cease-and-desist orders under the circumstances and in accordance with the procedures specified in section 12-20-405. Source: L. 2020: Entire article amended with relocations, (HB 20-1056), ch. 64, p. 232, § 1, effective September 14. Editor’s note: This section is similar to former § 12-220-134 as it existed prior to 2020.
If the board has reasonable cause to believe that a person licensed to practice dentistry or dental hygiene in this state is unable to practice dentistry or dental hygiene with reasonable skill and safety to patients because of a physical or mental disability or because of excessive use of alcohol, a habit-forming drug or substance, […]
Section 12-30-108 concerning confidential agreements to limit practice applies to this article 220. Source: L. 2020: Entire article amended with relocations, (HB 20-1056), ch. 64, p. 233, § 1, effective September 14. Editor’s note: This section is similar to former § 12-220-136 as it existed prior to 2020.
Section 12-20-408 governs judicial review of any final action of the board to: Deny or refuse to issue or renew a license; Suspend a license; Revoke a license; Censure a licensee; Issue a letter of admonition to a licensee; Place a licensee on probation; Issue a reprimand to a licensee; or Issue an order to […]
A professional review committee may be established pursuant to this section to investigate complaints against a person licensed to practice dentistry under this article 220. If a professional review committee is formed, the committee must include in its membership at least three persons licensed to practice dentistry under this article 220. The committee may be […]
It is unlawful for any person to use or attempt to use: As the person’s own a diploma from a dental college or school or school of dental hygiene, or a license or license renewal certificate, that was issued or granted to another person; or A forged diploma, license, license renewal certificate, or identification. It […]
Any person who practices or offers or attempts to practice dentistry or dental hygiene without an active license issued under this article 220 is subject to penalties pursuant to section 12-20-407 (1)(a). Source: L. 2020: Entire article amended with relocations, (HB 20-1056), ch. 64, p. 235, § 1, effective September 14. Editor’s note: This section […]
It is unlawful for any unlicensed person, corporation, entity, partnership, or group of persons to solicit or advertise to the general public to construct, reproduce, or repair prosthetic dentures, bridges, plates, or other appliances to be used or worn as substitutes for natural teeth. Source: L. 2020: Entire article amended with relocations, (HB 20-1056), ch. […]
