317-A:20-a Dentist Report of Adverse Events; Corrective Action Plan. – I. Any dentist licensed pursuant to this chapter shall report to the board the occurrence of any adverse health care events resulting in death, brain damage, or hospitalization, occurring in the dentist’s office or facility while utilizing general anesthesia, deep sedation, or moderate sedation, […]
317-A:21 Licensure. – I. For the protection of the public health, safety, and welfare, any person providing dental hygiene services in New Hampshire shall submit evidence that such person is qualified to provide those services and shall be licensed as provided in this chapter. No person shall provide dental hygiene services in New Hampshire […]
317-A:21-a Examinations. – Except as otherwise provided, applicants shall be examined by the board. The examinations may be oral, clinical, written or a combination, at the discretion of the board, and shall be of such character as to test the qualifications of the applicant to be licensed in dental hygiene. No license shall be […]
317-A:21-b Display of License. – Licensees who provide dental hygiene services in this state shall cause their licenses to be at all times displayed in a conspicuous place in the setting wherein they shall treat patients, and shall whenever requested, exhibit such license to any of the members of the board or its authorized […]
317-A:21-c Practice of Dental Hygiene. – I. A person shall be regarded as practicing dental hygiene within the meaning of this chapter, who performs any of the actions listed in RSA 317-A:21-c, II, or who uses the title "registered dental hygienist", the abbreviation "R.D.H.", or any other words or symbols that indicate that the […]
317-A:21-d Practice Limitations. – Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to permit the independent practice of dental hygienists. Source. 1994, 240:3, eff. Jan. 1, 1995.
317-A:21-e Certified Public Health Dental Hygienist. – I. A dental hygienist licensed under this chapter may obtain a certification to practice as a certified public health dental hygienist by submitting an application to the board in writing and completing additional educational and training requirements as required by the board. A certified public health dental […]
317-A:21-f Repealed by 2014, 313:2, eff. Nov. 15, 2015. –
317-A:21-g Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary. – I. A dental hygienist licensed under this chapter or a dental assistant may obtain a permit from the board to practice as an expanded function dental auxiliary by submitting an application to the board in writing and completing additional educational and training requirements as required in rules adopted […]
317-A:22 Repealed by 1981, 482:13, eff. July 1, 1981. –
317-A:23 Non-Practice. – I. None of the following procedures may be assigned to a dental hygienist or assistant or to any other person not licensed to practice dentistry: (a) Diagnosis, treatment planning and prescriptions (including prescriptions for drugs and medicaments or authorization for restorative, prosthodontic, or orthodontic appliances). (b) Surgical procedures on hard or […]
317-A:24 Applicants From Other States. – The board may license any applicant for a dental or dental hygienist license who is so licensed in any other state, provided the other state’s licensing requirements are substantially equivalent to or higher than those of this state. Source. 1971, 364:1. 1981, 482:10, eff. July 1, 1981.
317-A:25 Certificate of Good Standing. – Any one who is licensed to practice dentistry or dental hygiene in this state, and of good professional character, and known to the dental board as such, who desires to change residence to another state, territory or country, shall, upon application to the dental board, receive a special […]
317-A:26 Repealed by 2000, 5:29, I, eff. July 1, 2000. –
317-A:27 Display of Names. – Any individual engaged in the practice of dentistry shall display at the entrance of his or her place of business the name of the individual practicing dentistry at that place of business. Source. 1971, 364:1. 2000, 5:25, eff. July 1, 2000.
317-A:27-a Dental Records. – Dentists and dental hygienists shall make a record of all examinations and treatments performed or recommended. The record shall be in such a manner and in sufficient detail that it may be used for identification purposes. A dentist shall maintain patients’ paper or electronic, and radiographic records, for at least […]
317-A:28 Unlicensed Persons Prohibited. – Dentists acting as a manager, proprietor, partnership, association, or corporation owning, managing, or controlling any place where dental work is done, provided, or contracted for shall employ, keep, or retain only licensed dentists to practice dentistry and licensed dental hygienists to practice dental hygiene. Source. 1971, 364:1. 1997, 204:10. […]
317-A:29 List of Dentists and Dental Hygienists. – Any manager, proprietor, partnership, association, or corporation specified in RSA 317-A:28 shall, within 10 days after demand made by the vice-president of the board by registered mail, furnish to the vice-president the names and addresses of all persons practicing dentistry or dental hygiene in their or […]
317-A:3 Eligibility. – All members of the board shall be residents of this state for a period of at least 5 years prior to their appointment. The dental hygiene members shall have been engaged in the practice of dental hygiene in this state for a period of at least 5 years prior to appointment. […]
317-A:30 Death of Licensee. – No person not a registered dentist shall, directly or indirectly, practice dentistry in this state, except as is provided in this chapter; but the spouse, executor, or administrator of a registered dentist who has died, or the spouse of one who is incapacitated, may continue such business under a […]
