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Section 328.34 - Employment of Dental Hygienists - Scope of Activities
Oklahoma Statutes Citationized Title 59. Professions and Occupations Chapter 7 Dentistry Part 1 The State Dental Act
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A. A dental hygienist may practice dental hygiene under the supervision of a dentist in a dental office or treatment facility. A dentist may employ not more than the equivalent of two full-time dental hygienists for each dentist actively practicing in the same dental office.
B. 1. A dentist may delegate to a dental hygienist the following procedures:
a. the duties and expanded duties authorized for dental assistants by the State Dental Act or the rules of the Board of Dentistry,
b. health history assessment pertaining to dental hygiene,
c. dental hygiene examination and the charting of intra-oral and extra-oral conditions, which include periodontal charting, dental charting and classifying occlusion,
d. dental hygiene assessment and treatment planning for procedures authorized by the supervisory dentist,
e. prophylaxis, which means the removal of any and all calcareous deposits, stains, accretions, or concretions from the supragingival and subgingival surfaces of human teeth, utilizing instrumentation by scaler or periodontal curette on the crown and root surfaces of human teeth, including rotary or power driven instruments. This paragraph shall not be construed to prohibit the use of a rubber cap or brush on the crowns of human teeth by a dental assistant who holds a current expanded duty permit for Coronal Polishing/Topical Fluoride issued by the Board,
f. periodontal scaling and root planing,
g. dental hygiene nutritional and dietary evaluation,
h. placement of subgingival prescription drugs for prevention and treatment of periodontal disease,
i. soft tissue curettage,
j. placement of temporary fillings,
k. removal of overhanging margins,
l. dental implant maintenance,
m. removal of periodontal packs,
n. polishing of amalgam restorations, and
o. other procedures authorized by the Board.
2. The procedures specified in subparagraphs b through o of paragraph 1 of this subsection may be performed only by a dentist or a dental hygienist.
3. Except as provided in subsections C and D of this section, the procedures specified in paragraph 1 of this subsection may be performed by a dental hygienist only on a patient of record and only under the supervision of a dentist. The level of supervision, whether direct, indirect or general, shall be at the discretion of the supervisory dentist. Authorization for general supervision shall be limited to a maximum of thirteen (13) months following an examination by the supervisory dentist of a patient of record.
C. 1. A dentist may authorize procedures to be performed by a dental hygienist, without complying with the provisions of paragraph 3 of subsection B of this section, if:
a. the dental hygienist has at least two (2) years experience in the practice of dental hygiene,
b. the authorization to perform the procedures is in writing and signed by the dentist, and
c. the procedures are performed during an initial visit to a person in a treatment facility.
2. The person upon whom the procedures are performed must be referred to the authorizing dentist after completion of the procedures performed pursuant to paragraph 1 of this subsection.
3. A dental hygienist shall not perform a second set of procedures on a person pursuant to this subsection until the person has been examined and accepted for dental care by the authorizing dentist.
4. The treatment facility in which any procedure is performed by a dental hygienist pursuant to this subsection shall note each such procedure in the medical records of the person upon whom the procedure was performed.
D. A treatment facility may employ dental hygienists whose services shall be limited to the examination of teeth and the teaching of dental hygiene or as otherwise authorized by the Board.
E. The Board is authorized to:
1. Prescribe, by rule, advanced procedures that may be performed by a dental hygienist who has satisfactorily completed a course of study regarding the performance of such procedures. The advance procedures shall include the administration of local anesthesia and the administration of nitrous oxide analgesia;
2. Establish guidelines for courses of study necessary for a dental hygienist to perform advanced procedures;
3. Issue authorization to perform advanced procedures to those dental hygienists who meet the eligibility requirements; and
4. Establish the level of supervision, whether direct, indirect or general, under which the advanced procedures may be performed.
F. A dental hygienist shall not own or operate an independent practice of dental hygiene.
G. Nothing in the State Dental Act shall be construed to prohibit a dentist from performing any of the procedures that may be performed by a dental hygienist.
Historical Data Laws 1970, SB 632, c. 173, § 34, emerg. eff. July 1, 1970; Amended by Laws 2003, HB 1443, c. 171, § 3, emerg. eff. May 5, 2003 (superseded document available).
Section 328.36 - Permit to Operate Dental Laboratory
A. 1. Any person, firm, corporation, partnership or other legal entity who desires to operate a dental laboratory in this state shall file with the Board of Dentistry, on a form prescribed by the Board, an application for a permit to operate a dental laboratory and pay the fee established by the rules of the Board. The application shall include the name and address of each person, firm, corporation, partnership or other legal entity who owns an interest in or will operate the dental laboratory. Upon receipt of the application and fee, the Board shall determine the qualifications of the applicant and may grant a permit to the applicant to operate a dental laboratory.
2. Except as provided in subsection C of this section, no person, firm, corporation, partnership or other legal entity shall operate a dental laboratory in this state without having obtained a permit from the Board. The Board may inspect any dental laboratory prior to the issuance of any permit.
B. Any change in ownership, operation or location of a dental laboratory shall immediately be communicated to the Board, which shall endorse upon the permit, without further fee, the change in ownership, operation or location.
C. Nothing in the State Dental Act shall be construed to:
1. Prohibit a dentist from owning or operating a private, noncommercial dental laboratory in a dental office for the dentist's use in the practice of dentistry;
2. Require a dentist to obtain a permit from the Board for the operation of a dental laboratory in the office of the dentist unless dental laboratory technology is provided to persons other than the dentist at that location; or
3. Require a dentist to issue a laboratory prescription for dental laboratory technology to be performed by an employee of, in the office of, and for a patient of, the dentist.
D. The dental laboratory shall make available to the prescribing dentist, Board, or agent or employee of the Board:
1. A list of all materials in the composition of the final appliance;
2. The location where the appliance was fabricated, including the name, address, telephone number and Food and Drug Administration registration number, if applicable, of the person or entity performing the work; and
3. A description of all disinfection methods used in the fabrication of the appliance.
E. No permit shall be required for a licensed dentist in the State of Oklahoma, the licensed dentist's dental practice on-site dental lab, the licensed dentist's physical practice, or the licensed dentist's CAD or CAM technology used for fabricating dental prostheses including crowns, bridges and other dental restorations. If the licensed dentist provides dental prostheses for other licensed dentists in the State of Oklahoma, then the dental laboratory portion of the practice shall be required to have a permit as it is functioning as a commercial dental laboratory.
Historical Data Added by Laws 1970, SB 632, c. 173, § 36, emerg. eff. July 1, 1970; Amended by Laws 1981, HB 1181, c. 79, § 1; Amended by Laws 1996, HB 1880, c. 2, § 11, eff. November 1, 1996; Amended by Laws 1999, SB 296, c. 280, § 7, eff. November 1, 1999 (superseded document available); Amended by Laws 2010, HB 2593, c. 129, § 1, eff. November 1, 2010 (superseded document available).
Section 328.36a - Laboratory Prescriptions
A. A dentist may utilize a dental laboratory technician and a dental laboratory to perform or provide dental laboratory technology. Except as provided in subsection C of Section 328.36 of this title, a dentist who utilizes the services of a dental laboratory technician or dental laboratory shall furnish a laboratory prescription for each patient for whom a work product is prescribed.
B. Laboratory prescriptions issued by a dentist shall be on forms containing the minimum information required by subsection D of this section and shall be produced or printed by each dentist. Such forms shall be provided by the Board of Dentistry or downloaded from the Board’s website. All forms shall be completed in full and signed by the prescribing dentist. The owner of a dental laboratory shall retain each original laboratory prescription received from a prescribing dentist and produce the document for inspection and copying by a member of the Board or by an agent or employee of the Board, for a period of three (3) years from the date of the laboratory prescription. The prescribing dentist shall retain the duplicate copy of each laboratory prescription and produce the document for inspection and copying by a member of the Board or by an agent or employee of the Board, for a period of three (3) years from the date of the laboratory prescription.
C. The patient’s name or the identification number of the laboratory prescription shall appear on all dental models and correspond to all dental restorations, appliances or other devices being constructed, reproduced or repaired. Any dental model, restoration, appliance or other device in the possession of a dental laboratory technician or dental laboratory without a laboratory prescription and corresponding number on the model, restoration, appliance or device shall be prima facie evidence of a violation of the State Dental Act. After completion, the prescribed work product shall be returned by the dental laboratory technician or dental laboratory to the prescribing dentist or the dental office of the dentist with the name or number of the laboratory prescription accompanying the invoice.
D. At a minimum, prescriptions shall contain the following information:
1. The name and address of the dental laboratory;
2. The patient’s name and/or identifying number. In the event such identifying number is used, the name of the patient shall be written on a copy of the prescription retained by the dentist;
3. A description of the work to be completed with diagrams, if applicable;
4. A description of the type of materials to be used;
5. The actual date on which the authorization or prescription was written or completed;
6. The signature in ink or by electronic method of the dentist issuing the prescription and the state license number and address of such dentist; and
7. A section to be completed by the dental laboratory and returned to the issuing dentist that shall disclose all information and certify that the information is accurate by including the signature of a reasonable part of the primary contractor.
E. The Board shall make readily available a sample form on the Board’s website for use by any licensee at no cost.
F. A dentist may produce, transfer and retain copies of the form electronically.
Historical Data Added by Laws 1970, SB 632, c. 173, § 20, emerg. eff. July 1, 1970; Amended by Laws 1996, HB 1880, c. 2, § 5, eff. November 1, 1996; Renumbered from 59 O.S. § 328.20 by Laws 1999, SB 296, c. 280, § 4, eff. November 1, 1999; Amended by Laws 1999, SB 296, c. 280, § 11, eff. November 1, 1999; Amended by Laws 2011, SB 574, c. 262, § 4, emerg. eff. July 1, 2011 (superseded document available).
Section 328.39 - Rules of Conduct for Dental Laboratories and Technicians - Acts Prohibited
The following acts or occurrences by a dental laboratory technician shall constitute grounds for which the penalties specified in Section 328.44a of this title may be imposed by order of the Board of Dentistry:
1. Publishing a false, fraudulent or misleading advertisement or statement;
2. Performing dental laboratory technology at a location for which no permit to operate a dental laboratory has been issued by the Board, except as provided in subsection C of Section 328.36 of this title;
3. Performing dental laboratory technology without a laboratory prescription of a dentist, except as provided in subsection C of Section 328.36 of this title;
4. Failing to return a prescribed work product to the prescribing dentist or the dental office of the dentist;
5. Refusing to allow a member of the Board or an agent or employee of the Board to inspect laboratory prescriptions or dental restorations, appliances or other devices that are being constructed, reproduced or repaired;
6. Possessing dental equipment not necessary for performing dental laboratory technology;
7. Being dishonest in a material way with a dentist; or
8. Violating or attempting to violate the provisions of the State Dental Act or the rules of the Board, as a principal, accessory or accomplice.
Historical Data Added by Laws 1970, SB 632, c. 173, § 39, emerg. eff. July 1, 1970; Amended by Laws 1996, HB 1880, c. 2, § 12, eff. November 1, 1996; Amended by Laws 1999, SB 296, c. 280, § 8, eff. November 1, 1999 (superseded document available).
Section 328.39a - Grounds for Penalties to Holders of Permit
The following acts or occurrences by a holder of a permit to operate a dental laboratory shall constitute grounds for which the penalties specified in Section 328.44a of this title may be imposed by order of the Board of Dentistry:
2. Providing dental laboratory technology at a location for which no permit to operate a dental laboratory has been issued by the Board, except as provided in subsection C of Section 328.36 of this title;
3. Providing dental laboratory technology without a laboratory prescription of a dentist, except as provided in subsection C of Section 328.36 of this title;
4. Failing to return a prescribed work product to a prescribing dentist or the dental office of the dentist;
6. Failing to retain an original laboratory prescription received from a prescribing dentist for a period of three (3) years from the date of the laboratory prescription, except that the failure to retain a document shall not be a violation of the State Dental Act if the owner of the dental laboratory shows that the document was lost, destroyed, or removed by another, without the consent of the owner;
7. Possessing dental equipment not necessary for performing dental laboratory technology;
8. Failing to pay fees as required by the State Dental Act or the rules of the Board;
9. Operating a dental laboratory without displaying, at the primary place of operation, a permit issued by the Board for the operation of the dental laboratory and the current renewal certificate;
10. Being dishonest in a material way with a dentist;
11. Violating or attempting to violate the provisions of the State Dental Act or the rules of the Board, as a principal, accessory or accomplice; or
12. Pleading guilty or nolo contendere to, or being convicted of, a felony, a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, or a violation of federal or state controlled dangerous substances laws.
Historical Data Laws 1996, HB 1880, c. 2, § 13, eff. November 1, 1996; Amended by Laws 1999, SB 296, c. 280, § 9, eff. November 1, 1999 (superseded document available); Amended by Laws 2012, SB 1690, c. 270, § 8, eff. November 1, 2012 (superseded document available).
Section 328.41 - Annual Registration for Dentists and Dental Hygienists
A. On or before the first day of January of each year, every dentist, dental hygienist and other licensee or permit holder previously licensed or permitted by the Board to practice in this state shall submit a renewal application with information as may be required by the Board, together with an annual renewal fee established by the rules of the Board. Upon receipt of the annual renewal fee, the Board shall issue a renewal certificate authorizing the dentist or dental hygienist to continue the practice of dentistry or dental hygiene, respectively, in this state for a period of one (1) year. Every license or permit issued by the Board shall expire on December 31 of each year.
B. Upon failure of a dentist or dental hygienist to pay the annual renewal fee within two (2) months after January 1, the Board shall notify the dentist or dental hygienist in writing by certified mail to the last-known mailing address of the dentist or dental hygienist, as reflected in the records of the Board.
C. Any dentist or dental hygienist whose license is automatically canceled by reason of failure, neglect or refusal to secure the renewal certificate may be reinstated by the Board at any time within one (1) year from the date of the expiration of the license, upon payment of the annual renewal fee and a penalty fee established by the rules of the Board. If the dentist or dental hygienist does not apply for renewal of the license and pay the required fees within one (1) year after the license has expired, then the dentist or dental hygienist shall be required to file an application for and take the examination provided for in the State Dental Act before again commencing practice.
D. The Board may waive the annual renewal fee for any dentist or dental hygienist and issue a renewal certificate without the payment of any renewal fee, if the dentist or dental hygienist has held an Oklahoma license at least twenty-five (25) years but because of age or physical disability has retired from the practice of dentistry or dental hygiene. The waiver of fees herein provided may be continued so long as the retirement continues because of age or physical disability.
E. Any dentist or dental hygienist who has had a license to practice dentistry or dental hygiene in good standing for thirty-five (35) years and has reached the age of seventy (70) years shall upon application to the Board be issued renewal certificates without the payment of annual renewal fees for the remaining years of their active practice.
F. The Board, by rule, shall provide for the remittance of fees otherwise required by the State Dental Act while a dentist or dental hygienist is on active duty with any of the Armed Forces of the United States.
G. In case of a lost or destroyed license or renewal certificate and upon satisfactory proof of the loss or destruction thereof, the Board may issue a duplicate, charging therefor a fee established by the rules of the Board.
Historical Data Laws 1970, SB 632, c. 173, § 41, emerg. eff. July 1, 1970; Amended by Laws 1999, SB 296, c. 280, § 10, eff. November 1, 1999 (superseded document available); Amended by Laws 2003, HB 1445, c. 172, § 6, emerg. eff. May 5, 2003 (superseded document available); Amended by Laws 2012, SB 1690, c. 270, § 9, eff. November 1, 2012 (superseded document available).
Section 328.42 - State Dental Fund - Creation
There is hereby created in the State Treasury a revolving fund for the Board of Dentistry to be designated as "The State Dental Fund". The fund shall be a continuing fund, not subject to fiscal year limitations, and shall consist of all monies received by the Board pursuant to the provisions of the State Dental Act. All monies accruing to the credit of this fund are hereby appropriated and may be budgeted and expended by the Board for the purpose of implementing and enforcing the provisions of the State Dental Act. Expenditures from this fund shall be made upon warrants issued by the State Treasurer against claims filed as prescribed by law with the Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services for approval and payment.
Historical Data Laws 1970, SB 632, c. 173, § 42, emerg. eff. July 1, 1970; Amended by Laws 1979, HB 1020, c. 47, § 36, emerg. eff. April 9, 1979; Amended by Laws 1996, HB 1880, c. 2, § 14, eff. November 1, 1996; Amended by Laws 2012, HB 3079, c. 304, § 263 (superseded document available).
Section 328.43a - Filing of Complaint - Review Panels - Recommendations
A. Any person may file a written and signed complaint with the Board of Dentistry, alleging that the respondent has sought to practice or has illegally practiced dentistry or dental hygiene, has violated the provisions relating to dental assistants, or has otherwise violated the provisions of the State Dental Act or the rules of the Board, and the facts upon which the allegations are based. The complaint shall be directed by the president of the Board to two specific Board members for investigation and review. The review panel, in its discretion, may notify the respondent of the complaint at any time prior to its dismissal of the complaint or making a recommendation to the Board. If the Board initiates an individual proceeding under paragraph 1 of subsection D of this section, the respondent of the individual proceeding shall be provided a copy of the recommendation and any exculpatory information as required by the Administrative Procedures Act.
B. The Board members who review a complaint shall constitute a review panel. A review panel shall confer and shall conduct or cause to be conducted any investigation of the allegations in the complaint as it reasonably determines may be needed to establish, based on the evidence available to the panel, whether it is more likely than not that:
1. A violation of the provisions of the State Dental Act or the rules of the Board has occurred; and
2. The person named in the complaint has committed the violation.
C. In conducting its investigation, a review panel may seek evidence, take statements, take and hear evidence, and administer oaths and affirmations. A review panel may also use Board attorneys and investigators appointed by the Board to seek evidence.
D. 1. If a review panel determines, based on the evidence available to the panel, that it is more likely than not that a violation of the provisions of the State Dental Act or the rules of the Board has occurred and that the respondent has more likely than not committed the violation, the review panel may recommend in writing to the Board that the Board initiate an individual proceeding, pursuant to Article II of the Administrative Procedures Act, against the respondent.
2. The Board shall determine whether to accept or reject the recommendation that an individual proceeding be initiated.
3. If the Board determines that the recommendation should be accepted, a formal Statement of Complaint shall be filed within ten (10) days of the action of the Board.
4. The individual proceeding shall be conducted according to the rules of the Board and the requirements of the Administrative Procedures Act. The members of the review panel shall be excluded from participating as Board members in an individual proceeding initiated by the Board based upon their recommendation.
5. The review panel may decide to enter into a public or private settlement agreement with the respondent. A public or private settlement agreement:
a. shall specify the provisions of the State Dental Act or the rules of the Board which such person is alleged to have violated,
b. shall provide that such person agrees not to violate the provisions of the State Dental Act or the rules of the Board in the future,
c. may contain any of the penalties specified in Section 328.44a of this title, and
d. may contain any other provisions agreeable to the review panel and the person involved.
A private settlement agreement shall remain part of the investigation file, and may be disclosed or used against the respondent only if the respondent violates the settlement agreement or if ordered by a court of competent jurisdiction. All settlement agreements shall be reported to the Board. The Board may require that a private settlement agreement be made a public settlement agreement. A respondent may withdraw from the settlement agreement if the Board determines a private settlement agreement shall be made public.
6. A public or private settlement agreement must receive final review and approval by the Board if it contains any of the following penalties specified in Section 328.44a of this title:
a. suspension of a license or permit issued by the Board,
b. revocation of a license or permit issued by the Board,
c. issuance of a censure,
d. placement on probation,
e. restriction of the services that can be provided by a dentist or a dental hygienist, or
f. an administrative penalty not to exceed One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($1,500.00) per violation.
E. If a review panel does not make the determination specified in subsection D of this section, the panel shall dismiss the complaint and direct the principal administrative officer of the Board to give written notification of the dismissal to the person who filed the complaint and to the respondent. Although evidence against a respondent does not warrant formal proceedings, a review panel may issue a confidential letter of concern to a respondent when there are indications of possible misconduct by the respondent that could lead to serious consequences or formal action.
F. A review panel may act without complying with the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act.
G. The Board of Dentistry, its employees, independent contractors, appointed committee members and other agents shall keep confidential all information obtained in the following circumstances:
1. During an investigation into allegations of violations of the State Dental Act, including but not limited to:
a. any review or investigation made to determine whether to allow an applicant to take an examination, or
b. whether the Board shall grant a license, certificate, or permit;
2. In the course of conducting an investigation;
3. Reviewing investigative reports provided to the Board by a registrant; and
4. Receiving and reviewing examination and test scores.
H. Any information obtained and all contents of any investigation file shall be exempt from the provisions of the Oklahoma Open Records Act. Except for the approval of private settlement, a final order issued by the Board shall be subject to the Oklahoma Open Records Act.
I. Information obtained by the Board or any of its agents shall be considered competent evidence, subject to the rules of evidence, in a court of competent jurisdiction for:
1. Matters directly related to actions of the Board; or
2. Matters where criminal charges are filed in a municipal, district or federal court action.
All other information and investigation records where complaints have not been found to be actionable in either an administrative, civil or criminal matter shall not be open to the public.
Information obtained by the Board or its agents shall not be admissible as evidence in any other type of civil or criminal action.
Historical Data Laws 1996, HB 1880, c. 2, § 15, eff. November 1, 1996; Amended by Laws 1997, HB 2090, c. 108, § 6, eff. November 1, 1997 (superseded document available); Amended by Laws 2003, HB 1445, c. 172, § 7, emerg. eff. May 5, 2003 (superseded document available); Amended by Laws 2005, HB 1337, c. 377, § 5, eff. November 1, 2005 (superseded document available); Amended by Laws 2012, SB 1690, c. 270, § 10, eff. November 1, 2012 (superseded document available).