Ch. 8: Qualifications for Initial and Renewal Registrations

Summary: This chapter sets forth the requirements for initial and renewal registrations in the following categories: moderate levels of sedation, deep sedation or general anesthesia, local anesthesia, nitrous oxide analgesia, and denturist trainee for the purpose of completing supervised, clinical experience.

I. GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS; APPLICATION; FEES

A. An applicant seeking to register under this chapter must submit an application with the appropriate fee, and any other materials required by the Board.

B. An applicant has 90 days after being notified of any additional materials needed to complete the application to submit those materials to the Board. Failure to complete the application within that 90-day period may result in a denial of the application.

II. SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS FOR SEDATION REGISTRATION

A dentist who holds a permit to administer sedation pursuant to Chapter 14 may register another dentist under that dentist’s license for the purpose of providing clinical supervision in administering sedation or general anesthesia under direct supervision. A registration under this subsection expires one year from the date the registration is granted. An applicant must provide:

A. Verification of supervision submitted by the registering dentist that includes the following:

(1) Identification of the location(s), and the start and end dates of the supervised clinical experience(s);

(2) Confirmation that the level(s) of sedation to be performed by the applicant are commensurate with the applicant’s education, training, and competency;

(3) Identification of the anticipated sedation procedures to be performed under direct supervision;

(4) An attestation that the levels of sedation to be performed will not exceed the sedation permit held by the registering dentist;

B. Verification of supervision to be submitted by any additional supervising dentist(s) that identifies:

(1) The location(s), and the start and end dates of the sedation training;

ion of the anticipated sedation procedures to be performed under direct supervision;

(4) An attestation that the levels of sedation to be performed will not exceed the sedation permit held by the registering dentist;

B. Verification of supervision to be submitted by any additional supervising dentist(s) that identifies:

(1) The location(s), and the start and end dates of the sedation training;

(2) The anticipated dental procedures to be performed and the level of supervision to be provided in coordination with the registering supervisor; and

C. Curriculum vitae of the registering dentist.

III. SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS FOR LOCAL ANESTHESIA OR NITROUS OXIDE ANALGESIA REGISTRATION

A dentist may register a dentist or dental hygienist under that dentist’s license for the purpose of providing clinical supervision in administering local anesthesia or nitrous oxide analgesia under direct supervision. A registration under this section expires one year from the date the registration is granted. An applicant must provide:

A. Verification of supervision submitted by the registering dentist that includes the following:

(1) Identification of the location(s), and the start and end dates of the supervised clinical experience(s);

(2) Identification as to whether local anesthesia and/or nitrous oxide analgesia is to be performed by the applicant, and confirms that the procedures are commensurate with the applicant’s education, training, and competency;

(3) The anticipated procedures to be performed under direct supervision;

B. Verification of supervision to be submitted by any additional supervising dentist(s) that includes the following:

(1) Identification of the location(s), and the start and end dates of the sedation training;

cant, and confirms that the procedures are commensurate with the applicant’s education, training, and competency;

(3) The anticipated procedures to be performed under direct supervision;

B. Verification of supervision to be submitted by any additional supervising dentist(s) that includes the following:

(1) Identification of the location(s), and the start and end dates of the sedation training;

(2) Identification of the anticipated procedures to be performed and the level of supervision to be provided in coordination with the registering supervisor; and

C. Curriculum vitae of registering dentist.

IV. SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS FOR DENTURIST TRAINEE REGISTRATION

A denturist or dentist may register under that dentist’s or denturist's license an individual who has completed a board-approved denturism postsecondary program for the purpose of providing additional clinical supervision outside of the academic setting. A registration under this section expires one year from the date the registration is granted but may be renewed for an additional year. An applicant must provide:

A. Verification from a Board-approved denturist school that affirms that individual has successfully completed a denturism program approved by the Board;

B. Verification of supervision submitted by the registering supervisor that includes the following:

(1) Identification of the location(s), and the start and end dates of the trainee experience(s);

(2) Identification of the anticipated denturist procedures to be performed and the level of supervision to be provided by the supervisor registering the individual;

C. Verification of supervision submitted by any additional supervisor(s) in coordination with the registering supervisor that includes the following:

(1) Identification of the location(s), and the start and end dates of the trainee experience(s);

ation of the anticipated denturist procedures to be performed and the level of supervision to be provided by the supervisor registering the individual;

C. Verification of supervision submitted by any additional supervisor(s) in coordination with the registering supervisor that includes the following:

(1) Identification of the location(s), and the start and end dates of the trainee experience(s);

(2) Identification of the anticipated denturist procedures to be performed and the level of supervision to be provided in coordination with the registering supervisor; and

D. Curriculum vitae of registering denturist or registering dentist.

V. SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS TO RENEW A REGISTRATION

A. An applicant seeking to renew a registration eligible under this Chapter must submit an application with the appropriate fee, and any other materials required by the Board.