NRS 439.271 – Definitions.

As used in NRS 439.271 to 439.2794, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 439.2711, 439.2712 and 439.2713 have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections. (Added to NRS by 2009, 26)

NRS 439.2711 – “Advisory Committee” defined.

“Advisory Committee” means the Advisory Committee on the State Program for Oral Health created by NRS 439.2792. (Added to NRS by 2009, 26)

NRS 439.2712 – “Program” defined.

“Program” means the State Program for Oral Health established by NRS 439.2791. (Added to NRS by 2009, 26)

NRS 439.2713 – “Provider of oral health care” defined.

“Provider of oral health care” means a dentist or dental hygienist licensed pursuant to the provisions of chapter 631 of NRS. (Added to NRS by 2009, 26)

NRS 439.272 – State Dental Health Officer: Appointment by Division; classification; qualifications; duties; outside pursuits; solicitation and acceptance of gifts and grants.

[Replaced in revision by NRS 422.239.]

NRS 439.279 – State Public Health Dental Hygienist: Appointment; classification; qualifications; duties; outside pursuits; solicitation and acceptance of gifts and grants.

1. The Division shall appoint, with the consent of the Director, a State Public Health Dental Hygienist, who may serve in the unclassified service of the State or as a contractor for the Division. The State Public Health Dental Hygienist must: (a) Be a resident of this State; (b) Hold a current license to practice […]

NRS 439.2791 – State Program for Oral Health: Establishment; purpose.

There is hereby established within the Division the State Program for Oral Health to increase public knowledge and raise public awareness of the importance of oral health and to educate the residents of this State on matters relating to oral health, including, without limitation: 1. Proper oral hygiene; 2. The factors that increase the risk […]

NRS 439.2792 – Advisory Committee on the State Program for Oral Health: Creation; duties; appointment and terms of members; quorum; Chair; meetings.

1. There is hereby created within the Division of Public and Behavioral Health the Advisory Committee on the State Program for Oral Health to advise and make recommendations to the Division concerning the Program. 2. The Administrator shall appoint to the Advisory Committee 13 members, including, without limitation, one or more persons who are representatives […]

NRS 439.2793 – Duties of Division.

To carry out the provisions of NRS 439.271 to 439.2794, inclusive, the Division shall, with advice and recommendations of the Advisory Committee: 1. Establish a solid scientific database of the most current information on the importance of oral health, using information obtained through surveillance, epidemiology and research related to oral health; 2. Provide educational materials […]

NRS 439.2794 – Powers of Division to enter into contracts to apply for and accept gifts, donations, bequests and grants and to apply for federal waivers; disposition of money; administration of account.

1. The Division may: (a) Enter into contracts for any services necessary to carry out or assist the Division in carrying out the provisions of NRS 439.271 to 439.2794, inclusive, with public or private entities that have the appropriate expertise to provide such services; (b) Apply for and accept any gift, donation, bequest, grant or […]