§ 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. […]
§ 43-11-22. Exceptions to Application of Chapter
This chapter shall not apply to physicians licensed in this state in extracting teeth or performing surgical operations. This chapter also shall not apply to any person who extracts any exfoliating deciduous teeth. History. Ga. L. 1920, p. 132, § 28; Code 1933, § 84-723; Ga. L. 1976, p. 484, § 1; Ga. L. 1987, […]
§ 43-11-23. Specialized Training for Dental Assistant or Hygienist Performing Certain Procedures
A dental assistant or licensed dental hygienist performing phlebotomy and venipuncture procedures shall be required to complete board approved training in phlebotomy, intravenous access, infection control, the handling of any medical or dental emergencies associated with such procedures, and any other safety related topics required by the board. A dental assistant or licensed dental hygienist […]
§ 43-11-40. Qualification of Applicants; Criminal Background Check
Applicants for a license to practice dentistry must have received a doctor of dental surgery (D.D.S.) degree or a doctor of dental medicine (D.M.D.) degree from a dental school approved by the board and accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association (ADA) or its successor agency, if any. Those applicants […]
§ 43-11-41. Application for Provisional License to Practice Dentistry by Credentials; Procedure; Criminal Background Check; Expiration and Revocation of License
Applicants for a provisional license to practice dentistry by credentials must have received a doctor of dental surgery (D.D.S.) degree or a doctor of dental medicine (D.M.D.) degree from a dental school approved by the board and accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association (ADA) or its successor agency, if […]
§ 43-11-42. Reciprocity; Criminal Background Check
The board may issue, in its discretion, without examination, a teacher’s or instructor’s license to a dental hygienist who has graduated from a school or college approved by the board and accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association (ADA) or its successor agency, if any, for the sole purpose of […]
§ 43-11-43. Fees
Each person applying for examination for a license to practice dentistry shall, at the time of making his or her application, pay to the executive director a fee to be set by the board. Each person applying for the renewal of a license or authority to practice dentistry or for the establishment of a license […]