32 §18394. Teledentistry
§18394. Teledentistry An individual licensed under this chapter may provide oral health care services and procedures authorized under this chapter or by rule using teledentistry. The board shall adopt by rule guidelines and practice standards for the use of teledentistry, including, but not limited to, practice requirements for protecting patient rights and protocols for referrals, […]
32 §18350. Continuing education
§18350. Continuing education As a condition of renewal of a license to practice, an applicant must have a current cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification and complete continuing education during the licensing cycle prior to application for renewal. The board may prescribe by rule the content and types of continuing education activities that meet the requirements of this […]
32 §18351. Inactive status
§18351. Inactive status A licensee who wants to retain licensure while not practicing may apply for an inactive status license. The fee for inactive status licensure is set under section 18323, subsection 3. During inactive status, the licensee must renew the license and pay the renewal fee set under section 18323, subsection 3, but is […]
32 §18352. Duty to require certain information from applicants and licensees
§18352. Duty to require certain information from applicants and licensees 1. Report in writing. A licensee and an applicant for licensure shall report in writing to the board no later than 10 days after any of the following changes or events: A. Change of name or address; [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).] […]
32 §18371. Dentist
§18371. Dentist 1. Scope of practice. A dentist, faculty dentist, limited dentist or resident dentist may: A. Perform a dental operation or oral surgery or dental service of any kind, gratuitously or for a salary, fee, money or other compensation paid, or to be paid, directly or indirectly to the person or to any […]
32 §18372. Dental radiographer
§18372. Dental radiographer 1. Scope of practice. A licensed dental radiographer may practice dental radiography under the general supervision of a dentist or an independent practice dental hygienist. [PL 2017, c. 388, §16 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 388, §16 (AMD).
32 §18373. Expanded function dental assistant
§18373. Expanded function dental assistant 1. Scope of practice. An expanded function dental assistant may perform under the general supervision of a dentist all of the activities that may be delegated by a dentist to an unlicensed person pursuant to section 18371, subsection 3. An expanded function dental assistant may also perform the following activities […]
32 §18374. Dental hygienist
§18374. Dental hygienist 1. Scope of practice; direct supervision. A dental hygienist and faculty dental hygienist may perform the following under the direct supervision of a dentist: A. Administer local anesthesia or nitrous oxide analgesia, as long as the dental hygienist or faculty dental hygienist has authority to administer the relevant medication pursuant to […]
32 §18375. Independent practice dental hygienist
§18375. Independent practice dental hygienist 1. Scope of practice. An independent practice dental hygienist may perform only the following duties without supervision by a dentist: A. Interview patients and record complete medical and dental histories; [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).] B. Take and record the vital signs of blood pressure, pulse and […]
32 §18376. Public health dental hygienist
§18376. Public health dental hygienist 1. Scope of practice. A public health dental hygienist may perform the following procedures in a public health setting under a supervision agreement with a dentist that outlines the roles and responsibilities of the collaboration: A. Prescribe, dispense or administer anticavity toothpastes or topical gels with 1.1% or less […]