CHAPTER 43-28DENTISTS43-28-01. Definitions. As used in this chapter and chapter 43-20, unless the contextotherwise requires:1."Accredited dental school" means a dental school, college, or university accredited by the commission on dental accreditation of the American dental association or its successor.2."Advertising" means to invite the attention of or give notice to the public, by any means, medium, or manner whatsoever of any fact, information, or data pertaining to or being conducive of the practice of dentistry in this state.3."Board" means the state board of dental examiners.4."Certificate of registration" means a written statement of the board declaring that a licensed dentist has paid the biennial registration fee required by this chapter.5."Dentist" means an individual who has a license to practice in this state and who holds a valid biennial certificate of registration.6."License" means the right, authority, or permission granted by the board to practice dentistry in this state.7."Practiceofdentistry"meansexamination,diagnosis,treatment,repair,administration of local or general anesthetics, prescriptions, or surgery of or for any disease, disorder, deficiency, deformity, discoloration, condition, lesion, injury, or pain of the human oral cavity, teeth, gingivae, and soft tissues, and the diagnosis, surgical, and adjunctive treatment of the diseases, injuries, and defects of the upper and lower human jaw and associated structures.43-28-02. Exceptions. The provisions of this chapter do not apply:1.To the filling of written prescriptions of a licensed and registered dentist by any person for the construction, reproduction, or repair of prosthetic dentures, bridges, plates, or appliances, to be used or worn as substitutes for natural teeth, provided, that such person or legal entity may not solicit or advertise, directly or indirectly, by mail, card, newspaper, pamphlet, radio, television, or otherwise to the general public to construct, reproduce, repair prosthetic dentures, bridges, plates, or other appliances to be used or worn as substitutes for natural teeth.2.To a student enrolled in and regularly attending any dental college, dental hygiene, or dental assisting program recognized as such by the board, if the student's acts are done in the dental college, dental hygiene, or dental assisting program and under the direct supervision of the student's instructor; or to a student who is in training in any dental program recognized as such by the board and who is continuing the student's training and performing the duties of an extern under the supervision of a dentist who has received approval to supervise an externship by the appropriate accrediting committee, including the board.3.To a legally qualified and licensed physician, surgeon, or other practitioner authorized by law, who in emergency cases performs any act within the scope of the practice of dentistry.4.To a duly licensed and registered dentist of another state temporarily operating in this state as a clinician, lecturer, or attendant of an educational program under thePage No. 1auspices of a dental college, a reputable dental society, dental hygienist society, or dental assistant society.5.To the practice of dentistry in the discharge of their official duties by graduate dentists or dental surgeons in the United States army, navy, air force, public health service, coast guard, veterans' bureau, or director of the dental division of the state department of health.6.To a registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, registered dental hygienist, or registered dental assistant who is applying topical fluoride varnish to an individual and is acting under the direct or general supervision of a physician or licensed dentist if the registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, registered dental hygienist, or registered dental assistant has successfully completed a training program approved by the board.7.To an advanced practice registered nurse licensed under chapter 43-12.1 who is applying topical fluoride varnish to an individual and is acting within the scope of practice of the advanced practice registered nurse and has successfully completed a training program approved by the board.8.To registered dental hygienists, registered dental assistants, qualified dental assistants, and dental assistants practicing within the scope of practice and under supervision as required by chapter 43-20 and by rule.43-28-03. State board of dental examiners - Members - Appointment - Terms ofoffice - Oath - Vacancies. The state board of dental examiners consists of seven members appointed by the governor. The membership of the board must include five dentist members, one dental hygienist member, and one consumer member. Appointment to the board is for a term of five years, with terms of office arranged so that one term expires on March sixteenth of each year, except that each fifth year there must be two new board members appointed, one of whom is a dentist and the other a dental hygienist and two years later two new board members must be appointed, one of whom is a dentist, and one of whom is a consumer member. The first five-year term of the consumer member commences on July 1, 1993, and continues through March 15, 1998. Each member of the board shall hold office until a successor is appointed and qualified. Persons appointed to the board shall qualify by taking the oath required of civil officers. No member may serve more than ten years or two 5-year terms of office. If a member of the board is absent from two consecutive regular meetings, the board may declare a vacancy to exist. All vacancies on the board must be filled by the governor by appointment.43-28-04. Qualifications and appointment of members of the board - Limited vote.1.An individual may not be appointed as a dentist member of the board unless that individual:a.Is a dentist licensed and registered under this chapter; andb.Is actively engaged in the practice of dentistry and has been so engaged in this state for at least five years immediately preceding the appointment.2.An individual may not be appointed as the dental hygienist member of the board unless that individual:a.Is a licensed and registered dental hygienist in accordance with chapter 43-20; andb.Is actively engaged in the practice of dental hygiene and has been so engaged in this state for at least five years immediately preceding the dental hygienist's appointment.Page No. 23.An individual may not be appointed as the consumer member of the board unless that individual:a.Has been a resident of North Dakota for five years immediately preceding appointment;b.Has no personal or family financial relationship with the dental profession; andc.Is not a dentist, a dental hygienist, a dental assistant, a physician, a nurse, or the spouse of an individual engaged in any of those occupations.4.The dental hygienist and consumer member of the board shall exercise full voting privileges in all areas except that the dental hygienist may not participate in the clinical examination of dentists for licensure and the consumer member may not participate in the clinical examination of dentists or hygienists for licensure.43-28-05.Meeting of board - Officers - Bond - Compensation of members -Quorum. The board shall hold a regular annual meeting at a place designated by the board and special meetings when necessary. At the regular meeting of the board, the members shall elect from their number a president, a member who has at least two years remaining on that member's term, president-elect, a member who has at least three years remaining on that member's term, and a secretary-treasurer. The executive director shall furnish a bond in the amount fixed by the board. Each member of the board shall receive as compensation for each day actually engaged in the duties of the office per diem at a rate established by the board and reimbursement for expenses as provided in section 54-06-09 while attending meetings of the board. The executive director may be paid an annual salary in an amount determined by the board. Four members of the board constitute a quorum but a smaller number may adjourn from time to time.43-28-06. Powers of board. The board may:1.Adopt and enforce reasonable rules to govern its proceedings and to carry out this chapter.2.Examine applicants for licenses or registration to practice dentistry, dental hygiene, or dental assisting in this state, either by direct examination or by accepting the results of national or regional dental testing services in which the board participates or which the board recognizes.3.Issue, suspend, revoke, limit, cancel, restrict, and reinstate licenses to practice dentistry or dental hygiene and the biennial certificates of registration upon any grounds authorized by this chapter.4.Issue subpoenas to require the attendance of witnesses and the production of documentary evidence and may administer oaths. Any member or executive officer of the board may administer oaths to witnesses, or issue subpoenas, but all subpoenas so issued must be attested by the secretary who shall affix the seal of the board thereto.5.Employ and compensate an executive director, attorneys, investigative staff, and clerical assistants and may perform any other duties imposed upon the board by this chapter.6.Establish minimum continuing professional education requirements for dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants.43-28-07.Expenses of board - How paid - Funds held by secretary-treasurer.Repealed by S.L. 1971, ch. 510,
CHAPTER 43-28DENTISTS43-28-01. Definitions. As used in this chapter and chapter 43-20, unless the contextotherwise requires:1."Accredited dental school" means a dental school, college, or university accredited by the commission on dental accreditation of the American dental association or its successor.2."Advertising" means to invite the attention of or give notice to the public, by any means, medium, or manner whatsoever of any fact, information, or data pertaining to or being conducive of the practice of dentistry in this state.3."Board" means the state board of dental examiners.4."Certificate of registration" means a written statement of the board declaring that a licensed dentist has paid the biennial registration fee required by this chapter.5."Dentist" means an individual who has a license to practice in this state and who holds a valid biennial certificate of registration.6."License" means the right, authority, or permission granted by the board to practice dentistry in this state.7."Practiceofdentistry"meansexamination,diagnosis,treatment,repair,administration of local or general anesthetics, prescriptions, or surgery of or for any disease, disorder, deficiency, deformity, discoloration, condition, lesion, injury, or pain of the human oral cavity, teeth, gingivae, and soft tissues, and the diagnosis, surgical, and adjunctive treatment of the diseases, injuries, and defects of the upper and lower human jaw and associated structures.43-28-02. Exceptions. The provisions of this chapter do not apply:1.To the filling of written prescriptions of a licensed and registered dentist by any person for the construction, reproduction, or repair of prosthetic dentures, bridges, plates, or appliances, to be used or worn as substitutes for natural teeth, provided, that such person or legal entity may not solicit or advertise, directly or indirectly, by mail, card, newspaper, pamphlet, radio, television, or otherwise to the general public to construct, reproduce, repair prosthetic dentures, bridges, plates, or other appliances to be used or worn as substitutes for natural teeth.2.To a student enrolled in and regularly attending any dental college, dental hygiene, or dental assisting program recognized as such by the board, if the student's acts are done in the dental college, dental hygiene, or dental assisting program and under the direct supervision of the student's instructor; or to a student who is in training in any dental program recognized as such by the board and who is continuing the student's training and performing the duties of an extern under the supervision of a dentist who has received approval to supervise an externship by the appropriate accrediting committee, including the board.3.To a legally qualified and licensed physician, surgeon, or other practitioner authorized by law, who in emergency cases performs any act within the scope of the practice of dentistry.4.To a duly licensed and registered dentist of another state temporarily operating in this state as a clinician, lecturer, or attendant of an educational program under thePage No. 1auspices of a dental college, a reputable dental society, dental hygienist society, or dental assistant society.5.To the practice of dentistry in the discharge of their official duties by graduate dentists or dental surgeons in the United States army, navy, air force, public health service, coast guard, veterans' bureau, or director of the dental division of the state department of health.6.To a registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, registered dental hygienist, or registered dental assistant who is applying topical fluoride varnish to an individual and is acting under the direct or general supervision of a physician or licensed dentist if the registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, registered dental hygienist, or registered dental assistant has successfully completed a training program approved by the board.7.To an advanced practice registered nurse licensed under chapter 43-12.1 who is applying topical fluoride varnish to an individual and is acting within the scope of practice of the advanced practice registered nurse and has successfully completed a training program approved by the board.8.To registered dental hygienists, registered dental assistants, qualified dental assistants, and dental assistants practicing within the scope of practice and under supervision as required by chapter 43-20 and by rule.43-28-03. State board of dental examiners - Members - Appointment - Terms ofoffice - Oath - Vacancies. The state board of dental examiners consists of seven members appointed by the governor. The membership of the board must include five dentist members, one dental hygienist member, and one consumer member. Appointment to the board is for a term of five years, with terms of office arranged so that one term expires on March sixteenth of each year, except that each fifth year there must be two new board members appointed, one of whom is a dentist and the other a dental hygienist and two years later two new board members must be appointed, one of whom is a dentist, and one of whom is a consumer member. The first five-year term of the consumer member commences on July 1, 1993, and continues through March 15, 1998. Each member of the board shall hold office until a successor is appointed and qualified. Persons appointed to the board shall qualify by taking the oath required of civil officers. No member may serve more than ten years or two 5-year terms of office. If a member of the board is absent from two consecutive regular meetings, the board may declare a vacancy to exist. All vacancies on the board must be filled by the governor by appointment.43-28-04. Qualifications and appointment of members of the board - Limited vote.1.An individual may not be appointed as a dentist member of the board unless that individual:a.Is a dentist licensed and registered under this chapter; andb.Is actively engaged in the practice of dentistry and has been so engaged in this state for at least five years immediately preceding the appointment.2.An individual may not be appointed as the dental hygienist member of the board unless that individual:a.Is a licensed and registered dental hygienist in accordance with chapter 43-20; andb.Is actively engaged in the practice of dental hygiene and has been so engaged in this state for at least five years immediately preceding the dental hygienist's appointment.Page No. 23.An individual may not be appointed as the consumer member of the board unless that individual:a.Has been a resident of North Dakota for five years immediately preceding appointment;b.Has no personal or family financial relationship with the dental profession; andc.Is not a dentist, a dental hygienist, a dental assistant, a physician, a nurse, or the spouse of an individual engaged in any of those occupations.4.The dental hygienist and consumer member of the board shall exercise full voting privileges in all areas except that the dental hygienist may not participate in the clinical examination of dentists for licensure and the consumer member may not participate in the clinical examination of dentists or hygienists for licensure.43-28-05.Meeting of board - Officers - Bond - Compensation of members -Quorum. The board shall hold a regular annual meeting at a place designated by the board and special meetings when necessary. At the regular meeting of the board, the members shall elect from their number a president, a member who has at least two years remaining on that member's term, president-elect, a member who has at least three years remaining on that member's term, and a secretary-treasurer. The executive director shall furnish a bond in the amount fixed by the board. Each member of the board shall receive as compensation for each day actually engaged in the duties of the office per diem at a rate established by the board and reimbursement for expenses as provided in section 54-06-09 while attending meetings of the board. The executive director may be paid an annual salary in an amount determined by the board. Four members of the board constitute a quorum but a smaller number may adjourn from time to time.43-28-06. Powers of board. The board may:1.Adopt and enforce reasonable rules to govern its proceedings and to carry out this chapter.2.Examine applicants for licenses or registration to practice dentistry, dental hygiene, or dental assisting in this state, either by direct examination or by accepting the results of national or regional dental testing services in which the board participates or which the board recognizes.3.Issue, suspend, revoke, limit, cancel, restrict, and reinstate licenses to practice dentistry or dental hygiene and the biennial certificates of registration upon any grounds authorized by this chapter.4.Issue subpoenas to require the attendance of witnesses and the production of documentary evidence and may administer oaths. Any member or executive officer of the board may administer oaths to witnesses, or issue subpoenas, but all subpoenas so issued must be attested by the secretary who shall affix the seal of the board thereto.5.Employ and compensate an executive director, attorneys, investigative staff, and clerical assistants and may perform any other duties imposed upon the board by this chapter.6.Establish minimum continuing professional education requirements for dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants.43-28-07.Expenses of board - How paid - Funds held by secretary-treasurer.Repealed by S.L. 1971, ch. 510,
CHAPTER 43-28DENTISTS43-28-01. Definitions. As used in this chapter and chapter 43-20, unless the contextotherwise requires:1."Accredited dental school" means a dental school, college, or university accredited by the commission on dental accreditation of the American dental association or its successor.2."Advertising" means to invite the attention of or give notice to the public, by any means, medium, or manner whatsoever of any fact, information, or data pertaining to or being conducive of the practice of dentistry in this state.3."Board" means the state board of dental examiners.4."Certificate of registration" means a written statement of the board declaring that a licensed dentist has paid the biennial registration fee required by this chapter.5."Dentist" means an individual who has a license to practice in this state and who holds a valid biennial certificate of registration.6."License" means the right, authority, or permission granted by the board to practice dentistry in this state.7."Practiceofdentistry"meansexamination,diagnosis,treatment,repair,administration of local or general anesthetics, prescriptions, or surgery of or for any disease, disorder, deficiency, deformity, discoloration, condition, lesion, injury, or pain of the human oral cavity, teeth, gingivae, and soft tissues, and the diagnosis, surgical, and adjunctive treatment of the diseases, injuries, and defects of the upper and lower human jaw and associated structures.43-28-02. Exceptions. The provisions of this chapter do not apply:1.To the filling of written prescriptions of a licensed and registered dentist by any person for the construction, reproduction, or repair of prosthetic dentures, bridges, plates, or appliances, to be used or worn as substitutes for natural teeth, provided, that such person or legal entity may not solicit or advertise, directly or indirectly, by mail, card, newspaper, pamphlet, radio, television, or otherwise to the general public to construct, reproduce, repair prosthetic dentures, bridges, plates, or other appliances to be used or worn as substitutes for natural teeth.2.To a student enrolled in and regularly attending any dental college, dental hygiene, or dental assisting program recognized as such by the board, if the student's acts are done in the dental college, dental hygiene, or dental assisting program and under the direct supervision of the student's instructor; or to a student who is in training in any dental program recognized as such by the board and who is continuing the student's training and performing the duties of an extern under the supervision of a dentist who has received approval to supervise an externship by the appropriate accrediting committee, including the board.3.To a legally qualified and licensed physician, surgeon, or other practitioner authorized by law, who in emergency cases performs any act within the scope of the practice of dentistry.4.To a duly licensed and registered dentist of another state temporarily operating in this state as a clinician, lecturer, or attendant of an educational program under thePage No. 1auspices of a dental college, a reputable dental society, dental hygienist society, or dental assistant society.5.To the practice of dentistry in the discharge of their official duties by graduate dentists or dental surgeons in the United States army, navy, air force, public health service, coast guard, veterans' bureau, or director of the dental division of the state department of health.6.To a registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, registered dental hygienist, or registered dental assistant who is applying topical fluoride varnish to an individual and is acting under the direct or general supervision of a physician or licensed dentist if the registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, registered dental hygienist, or registered dental assistant has successfully completed a training program approved by the board.7.To an advanced practice registered nurse licensed under chapter 43-12.1 who is applying topical fluoride varnish to an individual and is acting within the scope of practice of the advanced practice registered nurse and has successfully completed a training program approved by the board.8.To registered dental hygienists, registered dental assistants, qualified dental assistants, and dental assistants practicing within the scope of practice and under supervision as required by chapter 43-20 and by rule.43-28-03. State board of dental examiners - Members - Appointment - Terms ofoffice - Oath - Vacancies. The state board of dental examiners consists of seven members appointed by the governor. The membership of the board must include five dentist members, one dental hygienist member, and one consumer member. Appointment to the board is for a term of five years, with terms of office arranged so that one term expires on March sixteenth of each year, except that each fifth year there must be two new board members appointed, one of whom is a dentist and the other a dental hygienist and two years later two new board members must be appointed, one of whom is a dentist, and one of whom is a consumer member. The first five-year term of the consumer member commences on July 1, 1993, and continues through March 15, 1998. Each member of the board shall hold office until a successor is appointed and qualified. Persons appointed to the board shall qualify by taking the oath required of civil officers. No member may serve more than ten years or two 5-year terms of office. If a member of the board is absent from two consecutive regular meetings, the board may declare a vacancy to exist. All vacancies on the board must be filled by the governor by appointment.43-28-04. Qualifications and appointment of members of the board - Limited vote.1.An individual may not be appointed as a dentist member of the board unless that individual:a.Is a dentist licensed and registered under this chapter; andb.Is actively engaged in the practice of dentistry and has been so engaged in this state for at least five years immediately preceding the appointment.2.An individual may not be appointed as the dental hygienist member of the board unless that individual:a.Is a licensed and registered dental hygienist in accordance with chapter 43-20; andb.Is actively engaged in the practice of dental hygiene and has been so engaged in this state for at least five years immediately preceding the dental hygienist's appointment.Page No. 23.An individual may not be appointed as the consumer member of the board unless that individual:a.Has been a resident of North Dakota for five years immediately preceding appointment;b.Has no personal or family financial relationship with the dental profession; andc.Is not a dentist, a dental hygienist, a dental assistant, a physician, a nurse, or the spouse of an individual engaged in any of those occupations.4.The dental hygienist and consumer member of the board shall exercise full voting privileges in all areas except that the dental hygienist may not participate in the clinical examination of dentists for licensure and the consumer member may not participate in the clinical examination of dentists or hygienists for licensure.43-28-05.Meeting of board - Officers - Bond - Compensation of members -Quorum. The board shall hold a regular annual meeting at a place designated by the board and special meetings when necessary. At the regular meeting of the board, the members shall elect from their number a president, a member who has at least two years remaining on that member's term, president-elect, a member who has at least three years remaining on that member's term, and a secretary-treasurer. The executive director shall furnish a bond in the amount fixed by the board. Each member of the board shall receive as compensation for each day actually engaged in the duties of the office per diem at a rate established by the board and reimbursement for expenses as provided in section 54-06-09 while attending meetings of the board. The executive director may be paid an annual salary in an amount determined by the board. Four members of the board constitute a quorum but a smaller number may adjourn from time to time.43-28-06. Powers of board. The board may:1.Adopt and enforce reasonable rules to govern its proceedings and to carry out this chapter.2.Examine applicants for licenses or registration to practice dentistry, dental hygiene, or dental assisting in this state, either by direct examination or by accepting the results of national or regional dental testing services in which the board participates or which the board recognizes.3.Issue, suspend, revoke, limit, cancel, restrict, and reinstate licenses to practice dentistry or dental hygiene and the biennial certificates of registration upon any grounds authorized by this chapter.4.Issue subpoenas to require the attendance of witnesses and the production of documentary evidence and may administer oaths. Any member or executive officer of the board may administer oaths to witnesses, or issue subpoenas, but all subpoenas so issued must be attested by the secretary who shall affix the seal of the board thereto.5.Employ and compensate an executive director, attorneys, investigative staff, and clerical assistants and may perform any other duties imposed upon the board by this chapter.6.Establish minimum continuing professional education requirements for dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants.43-28-07.Expenses of board - How paid - Funds held by secretary-treasurer.Repealed by S.L. 1971, ch. 510,