25-14-5-1. Committee
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, “committee” means the dental recruitment committee established by section 4 of this chapter. As added by P.L.177-2009, SEC.34.
25-14-5-2. Fund
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, “fund” refers to the Indiana dental recruitment fund established by section 5 of this chapter. As added by P.L.177-2009, SEC.34.
25-14-5-2.5. Minority
Sec. 2.5. As used in this chapter, “minority” means an individual identified as any of the following: (1) Black or African-American. (2) Hispanic or Latino. As added by P.L.177-2009, SEC.34.
25-14-5-3. Underserved Area
Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, “underserved area” means a county, city, town, census tract, or township designated by the state department of health under IC 16-46-5-7 or by the committee as underserved by general dentists, pediatric dentists, oral surgeons, or dental hygienists. As added by P.L.177-2009, SEC.34.
25-14-5-4. Dental Recruitment Committee
Sec. 4. (a) The dental recruitment committee is established. (b) The committee consists of four (4) members as follows: (1) One (1) member of the board, who is selected by the board. (2) The commissioner of the state department of health, or the commissioner’s designee. (3) The president of the Indiana Dental Association, or the […]
25-14-5-5. Dental Recruitment Fund
Sec. 5. (a) The Indiana dental recruitment fund is established. The purpose of the fund is to provide grants to dentists and dental hygienists to encourage the full-time delivery of dental care in underserved areas and to increase the number of minority dentists and dental hygienists in Indiana. The board shall administer the fund. (b) […]
25-14-5-6. Grant Eligibility
Sec. 6. To be eligible for a grant, a dentist or dental hygienist must meet all the following conditions: (1) Hold a license to practice as a dentist under this article or as a dental hygienist under IC 25-13-1. (2) Has entered into an agreement with the committee to: (A) either: (i) commit to working […]
25-14-5-7. Application Form
Sec. 7. A dentist or dental hygienist must apply for a grant on an application form supplied by the committee. As added by P.L.177-2009, SEC.34.
25-14-5-8. Determination by Committee
Sec. 8. The committee shall consider each application and determine the following: (1) The eligibility of the applicant for the grant program. (2) The availability of sufficient money in the fund. As added by P.L.177-2009, SEC.34.
25-14-5-9. Rules
Sec. 9. The committee may recommend rules for the board to adopt under IC 4-22-2 that are necessary to administer this chapter. As added by P.L.177-2009, SEC.34.