32-1294. Supervision by dentist; definitions;
mouth preparation by dentist; liability; business
association
A. A denturist may practice only in the office of a licensed dentist, denominated
as such.
B. All work by a denturist shall be performed under the general supervision of a
licensed dentist. For the purposes of this section, "general supervision" means the
dentist is available for consultation in person or by phone during the performance of the
procedures by a denturist pursuant to section 32-1293, subsection B. The dentist shall
examine the patient initially, check the completed denture as to fit, form and function
and perform such other procedures as the board may specify by rule or regulation. For
the purposes of this section "completed denture" means a relined, rebased, duplicated or
repaired denture or a new denture. Both the dentist and the denturist shall certify that
the dentist has performed the initial examination and the final fitting as required in
this subsection, and retain the certification in the patient's file.
C. When taking impressions or bite registrations for the purpose of constructing
removable partial dentures or when checking the fit of a partial denture, all mouth
preparation must be done by the dentist. The denturist is specifically prohibited from
performing any cutting or surgery on hard or soft tissue in the mouth. By rule and
regulation the board may further regulate the practice of the denturist in regard to
removable partial dentures.
D. No more than two denturists may perform their professional duties under a
dentist's general supervision at any one time.
E. A licensed dentist supervising a denturist shall be personally liable for any
consequences arising from the performance of the denturist's duties.
F. A certified denturist and the dentist supervising his work may make any lawful
agreement between themselves regarding fees, compensation and business association.
G. Any sign, advertisement or other notice displaying the name of the office must
include the name of the responsible dentist.
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