§ 43-11-76. Unlicensed Practice of Dental Hygiene
Any person who engages in the practice of dental hygiene without first having obtained a license therefor shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. History. Code 1981, § 43-11-76 , enacted by Ga. L. 1983, p. 1389, § 10; Ga. L. 1987, p. 932, § 8.
§ 43-11-80. Acts, Services, Practices, and Procedures Authorized
A dental assistant is one, other than a licensed dentist or licensed dental hygienist, who is employed to assist a licensed dentist by performing those acts, services, practices, and procedures as may be prescribed by rule or regulation of the board. After meeting such additional education and training requirements as the board may require by […]
§ 43-11-81. Direct Supervision Required
Dental assistants shall perform their duties only under the direct, personal supervision of a licensed dentist. No dental assistant shall practice dentistry, dental hygiene, or do any kind of dental work other than those acts, services, procedures, and practices prescribed by rule or regulation of the board. History. Code 1981, § 43-11-81 , enacted by […]
§ 43-11-82. Exceptions to Application of Article
This article shall not apply to licensed dentists or dental hygienists, nor shall this article apply to physicians licensed in this state in extracting teeth or performing surgical operations and in charging therefor or to accredited schools of dentistry. History. Code 1981, § 43-11-82 , enacted by Ga. L. 1987, p. 932, § 9; Ga. […]
§ 43-11-53. Charitable Dental Events; Temporary Licenses for Dentists and Dental Hygienists in Good Standing in Other States; Procedures
As used in this Code section, the term: “Charitable dental event” means a board approved charitable dental clinic or board approved continuing education course for dentists or dental hygienists provided by a hosting entity meeting the requirements of this Code section in which all dental procedures and treatment are provided to low-income patients at no […]
§ 43-11-70. Examination Requirement; Issuance of License; Posting License
No person shall practice as a dental hygienist in this state until such person has passed a written and a clinical examination conducted or approved by the board. The fee for such examination shall be paid to the executive director and shall be in an amount established by the board. The board shall issue licenses […]
§ 43-11-70.1. Temporary License Authorized
A person who furnishes the board satisfactory proof of being currently licensed to practice as a dental hygienist in another state and who has applied for, paid the fee for, and been authorized by the board to take the examination required by Code Section 43-11-70 shall be issued a temporary license to practice as a […]
§ 43-11-71. Qualifications of Applicants for License; Criminal Background Check
No person shall be entitled to or be issued such license as set out in Code Section 43-11-70 unless such person is at least 18 years of age, of good moral character, and a graduate of a dental hygiene program recognized by the board and accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American […]
§ 43-11-71.1. Application for License to Practice Dental Hygiene by Credentials; Procedure; Criminal Background Check; Expiration of License
Applicants for a license to practice dental hygiene by credentials must have received a dental hygiene degree from a dental hygiene school or program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association (ADA) or its successor agency, if any, and approved by the board. Applicants must also provide proof of full-time […]
§ 43-11-72. Corrective Action Against Licensee
The board shall have the authority to refuse to grant, to revoke, or to discipline the license of any licensed dental hygienist in this state based upon any ground or violation enumerated in Code Section 43-11-47, in the same manner and to the same extent as such Code section applies to licenses of dentists, unless […]