Section 153.12 – Board defined.

153.12 Board defined. As used in this chapter, “board” means the dental board created under chapter 147. 2007 Acts, ch 10, §132; 2007 Acts, ch 218, §204

Section 153.13 – “Practice of dentistry” defined.

153.13 “Practice of dentistry” defined. For the purpose of this subtitle the following classes of persons shall be deemed to be engaged in the practice of dentistry: 1. Persons publicly professing to be dentists, dental surgeons, or skilled in the science of dentistry, or publicly professing to assume the duties incident to the practice of […]

Section 153.14 – Persons not included.

153.14 Persons not included. Section 153.13 shall not be construed to include the following classes: 1. Students of dentistry who practice dentistry upon patients at clinics in connection with their regular course of instruction at an accredited dental college, students of dental hygiene who practice upon patients at clinics in connection with their regular course […]

Section 153.15 – Dental hygienists — scope of term.

153.15 Dental hygienists — scope of term. 1. A licensed dental hygienist may perform those services which are educational, therapeutic, and preventive in nature which attain or maintain optimal oral health as determined by the board. Services may include but are not necessarily limited to the following: a. Complete oral prophylaxis. b. Application of preventive […]

Section 153.15A – Dental hygienists — license requirements, renewal.

153.15A Dental hygienists — license requirements, renewal. 1. In addition to requirements adopted by rule by the board, in order to obtain a license as a dental hygienist, an applicant shall present evidence to the board of both of the following: a. That the applicant possesses a degree or certificate of graduation from a college, […]

Section 153.16 – Dental office where dentist is employed.

153.16 Dental office where dentist is employed. Every person who owns, operates, or controls a dental office in which anyone other than that person is practicing dentistry shall display the name of the other person in a conspicuous manner at the public entrance to said office. [S13, §2600-o1; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §2568; C46, […]

Section 153.17 – Unlawful practice.

153.17 Unlawful practice. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, it shall be unlawful for any person to practice dentistry or dental surgery or dental hygiene in this state, other than: 1. Those who are now duly licensed dentists, under the laws of this state in force at the time of their licensure; and 2. […]

Section 153.18 – Employment of unlicensed dentist.

153.18 Employment of unlicensed dentist. No person owning or conducting any place where dental work of any kind is done or contracted for, shall employ or permit any unlicensed dentist to practice dentistry in said place. [S13, §2600-o2; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §2569; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, §153.5; C71, 73, 75, 77, […]

Section 153.19 – Temporary permit — fees.

153.19 Temporary permit — fees. 1. The board may, in its discretion, issue a temporary permit authorizing the permit holder to practice dentistry or dental hygiene in a specific location or locations and for a specified period of time if, in the opinion of the board, a need exists and the person possesses the qualifications […]

Section 153.20 – Drugs, medicine, and surgery.

153.20 Drugs, medicine, and surgery. A dentist shall have the right to prescribe and administer drugs or medicine, perform such surgical operations, administer general or local anesthetics and use such appliances as may be necessary to the proper practice of dentistry. [C71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §153.20]

Section 153.21 – License by credentials.

153.21 License by credentials. The board may issue a license under this chapter without examination to an applicant who furnishes satisfactory proof that the applicant meets all of the following requirements: 1. Holds a license from a similar dental board of another state, territory, or district of the United States under requirements equivalent or substantially […]

Section 153.22 – Resident license.

153.22 Resident license. A dentist or dental hygienist who is serving only as a resident, intern, or graduate student and who is not licensed to practice in this state is required to obtain from the board a temporary or special license to practice as a resident, intern, or graduate student. The license shall be designated […]

Section 153.23 – Retired volunteer license.

153.23 Retired volunteer license. 1. Upon application and qualification, the board may issue a retired volunteer license to a dentist or dental hygienist who has held an active license to practice dentistry or dental hygiene within the past five years, and who has retired from the practice of dentistry or dental hygiene, to enable the […]

Section 153.24 – Orthodontia-related services.

153.24 Orthodontia-related services. 1. A licensee under the purview of the board who provides treatment for the correction of malpositions of human teeth or the initial use of orthodontic appliances shall not begin orthodontic treatment on a new patient unless one of the following conditions is met: a. The licensee performs an initial in-person or […]

Section 153.31 – Falsification in application for renewal.

153.31 Falsification in application for renewal. A license to practice either dentistry or dental hygiene, or registration as a dental assistant, shall be revoked or suspended in the manner and upon the grounds elsewhere provided in this chapter, and also when the certificate accompanying the application of such licensee or registrant for renewal of license […]

Section 153.32 – Unprofessional conduct.

153.32 Unprofessional conduct. As to dentists and dental hygienists “unprofessional conduct” shall consist of any of the acts denominated as such elsewhere in this chapter, and also any other of the following acts: 1. Receiving any rebate, or other thing of value, directly or indirectly from any dental laboratory or dental technician. 2. Solicitation of […]

Section 153.33 – Powers of board.

153.33 Powers of board. 1. Subject to the provisions of this chapter, any provision of this subtitle to the contrary notwithstanding, the board shall exercise the following powers: a. (1) To initiate investigations of and conduct hearings on all matters or complaints relating to the practice of dentistry, dental hygiene, or dental assisting or pertaining […]

Section 153.33A – Dental hygiene committee.

153.33A Dental hygiene committee. 1. A three-member dental hygiene committee of the board is created, consisting of the two dental hygienist members of the board and one dentist member of the board. The dentist member of the committee must have supervised and worked in collaboration with a dental hygienist for a period of at least […]

Section 153.33B – Executive director — duties.

153.33B Executive director — duties. A full-time executive director shall be appointed as provided under section 135.11B. The executive director shall not be a member of the board. The duties of the executive director shall be the following: 1. To receive all applications for the following: a. Licensure as a dentist or dental hygienist. b. […]

Section 153.34 – Discipline.

153.34 Discipline. The board may issue an order to discipline a licensed dentist or dental hygienist, or registered dental assistant, for any of the grounds set forth in this chapter, chapter 272C, or Title IV. Notwithstanding section 272C.3, licensee or registrant discipline may include a civil penalty not to exceed ten thousand dollars. Pursuant to […]