Source: http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/4715
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Chapter 4715: DENTISTS; DENTAL HYGIENISTS
4715.01 Dentist - dental hygienist definitions.
Any person shall be regarded as practicing dentistry, who is a manager, proprietor, operator, or conductor of a place for performing dental operations, or who teaches clinical dentistry, or who performs, or advertises to perform, dental operations of any kind, or who diagnoses or treats diseases or lesions of human teeth or jaws, or associated structures, or attempts to correct malpositions thereof, or who takes impressions of the human teeth or jaws, or who constructs, supplies, reproduces, or repairs any prosthetic denture, bridge, artificial restoration, appliance, or other structure to be used or worn as a substitute for natural teeth, except upon the order or prescription of a licensed dentist and constructed upon or by the use of casts or models made from an impression taken by a licensed dentist, or who advertises, offers, sells, or delivers any such substitute or the services rendered in the construction, reproduction, supply, or repair thereof to any person other than a licensed dentist, or who places or adjusts such substitute in the oral cavity of another, or uses the words "dentist," "dental surgeon," the letters "D.D.S.," or other letters or title in connection with his name, which in any way represents him as being engaged in the practice of dentistry. Manager, proprietor, operator, or conductor as used in this section includes any person:
(A) Who employs licensed operators;
(B) Who places in the possession of licensed operators[,] dental offices or dental equipment necessary for the handling of dental offices on the basis of a lease or any other agreement for compensation or profit for the use of such office or equipment, when such compensation is manifestly in excess of the reasonable rental value of such premises and equipment;
(C) Who makes any other arrangements whereby he derives profit, compensation, or advantage through retaining the ownership or control of dental offices or necessary dental equipment by making the same available in any manner for the use of licensed operators; provided that this section does not apply to bona fide sales of dental equipment secured by chattel mortgage. Whoever having a license to practice dentistry or dental hygiene enters the employment of, or enters into any of the arrangements described in this section with, an unlicensed manager, proprietor, operator, or conductor, or who is determined mentally incompetent by a court of competent jurisdiction, or is committed by a court having jurisdiction for treatment of mental illness, may have his license suspended or revoked by the state dental board.
Effective Date: 03-15-1982 .
4715.02 State dental board.
The governor, with the advice and consent of the senate, shall appoint a state dental board consisting of thirteen persons, nine of whom shall be graduates of a reputable dental college, citizens of the United States, and shall have been in the legal and reputable practice of dentistry in the state at least five years next preceding their appointment; three of whom shall be graduates of a reputable school of dental hygiene, citizens of the United States, and shall have been in the legal and reputable practice of dental hygiene in the state at least five years next preceding their appointment; and one of whom shall be a member of the public at large who is not associated with or financially interested in the practice of dentistry. Of the nine members who are in the practice of dentistry, two shall be persons recognized as specialists pursuant to rules adopted by the board. The specialist members shall be appointed in such a manner that the same specialty is not represented by both members at the same time. When a vacancy occurs in a position held by a specialist member, the governor shall make all reasonable efforts to fill the vacancy with a person who represents a specialty that is different from the specialty that was represented by the member who vacated the position. Of the three members who are in the practice of dental hygiene, not more than one may be a person employed as a full-time teacher of dental hygiene students. Representation of the various geographical areas of the state shall be considered in making appointments for members who are in the practice of dentistry and for members who are in the practice of dental hygiene. Terms of office shall be for four years, commencing on the seventh day of April and ending on the sixth day of April. Each member shall hold office from the date of the member's appointment until the end of the term for which the member was appointed. Any member appointed to fill a vacancy occurring prior to the expiration of the term for which the member's predecessor was appointed shall hold office for the remainder of such term. Any member shall continue in office subsequent to the expiration date of the member's term until the member's successor takes office, or until a period of sixty days has elapsed, whichever occurs first. No person so appointed shall serve to exceed two terms. The Ohio dental association may submit to the governor the names of five nominees for each position to be filled by a dentist and from the names so submitted or from others, at the governor's discretion, the governor shall make such appointments; provided that all such appointees shall possess the required qualifications. The Ohio dental hygienists association, inc., may submit to the governor the names of five nominees for each position to be filled by a dental hygienist and from the names so submitted or from others, at the governor's discretion, the governor shall make such appointments; provided that all such appointees shall possess the required qualifications. No person shall be appointed to the state dental board who is employed by or practices in a corporation holding a certificate of authority under Chapter 1751. of the Revised Code with a person who is a member of the board. No member of the board shall administer to a student in this state or to a graduate of a dental college located in this state an examination on behalf of any of the following: the central regional dental testing service, inc., northeast regional board of dental examiners, inc., southern regional testing agency, inc., or western regional examining board.
Effective Date: 10-29-2003; 05-12-2006 .
4715.03 Board organization - examinations.
(a) Establish standards for the safe practice of dentistry and dental hygiene by qualified practitioners and shall, through its policies and activities, promote such practice;
Effective Date: 10-29-2003.
4715.031 Development and implementation of quality intervention program.
(A) The state dental board may develop and implement a quality intervention program. The board may propose that the holder of a license issued by the board participate in the program if the board determines pursuant to an investigation conducted under section 4715.03 of the Revised Code that there are reasonable grounds to believe the license holder has violated a provision of this chapter due to a clinical or communication problem that could be improved through participation in the program and determines that the license holder's participation in the program is appropriate. The board shall refer a license holder who agrees to participate in the program to an educational and assessment service provider selected by the board.
4715.0310 Notice of opportunity for hearing and name or referee or examiner as public record.
A notice of opportunity for a hearing issued by the state dental board pursuant to section 119.07 of the Revised Code and the name of the hearing referee or examiner the board assigns to a hearing pursuant to section 4715.037 of the Revised Code are public records under section 149.43 of the Revised Code.
Added by 128th General AssemblyFile No.44, HB 215, §1, eff. 9/13/2010. .
4715.032 Supervisory investigative panel.
There is hereby created the supervisory investigative panel of the state dental board. The supervisory investigative panel shall consist solely of the board's secretary and vice-secretary. The supervisory investigative panel shall supervise all of the board's investigations.
4715.033 Issuance of subpoenas.
(A) All subpoenas the state dental board seeks to issue with respect to an investigation shall, subject to division (B) of this section, be authorized by the supervisory investigative panel.
(1) Any subpoena to compel the production of records that the board issues after authorization by the supervisory investigative panel shall pertain to records that cover a reasonable period of time surrounding the alleged violation.
(a) Except as provided in division (C)(2)(b) of this section, the subpoena shall state that the person being subpoenaed has a reasonable period of time that is not less than seven calendar days to comply with the subpoena.
4715.034 Authority of panel to meet with individuals under investigation; recommendations.
(A) At any time during an investigation, the supervisory investigative panel may ask to meet with the individual who is the subject of the investigation. At the conclusion of the investigation, the panel shall recommend that the state dental board do one of the following:
(B) The supervisory investigative panel's recommendation shall be in writing and specify the reasons for the recommendation. Except as provided in section 4715.035 of the Revised Code, the panel shall make its recommendation not later than one year after the date the panel begins to supervise the investigation or, if the investigation pertains to an alleged violation of division (A)(9) of section 4715.30 of the Revised Code, not later than two years after the panel begins to supervise the investigation.
4715.035 Calculation of time period for recommendation.
Both of the following periods of time shall not be counted for purposes of determining the time within which the supervisory investigative panel is required to make its recommendation to the state dental board under section 4715.034 of the Revised Code:
4715.036 Requests for copies of investigative items.
(1) After the board notifies an individual of an opportunity for a hearing, the individual may ask the board to issue either or both of the following:
4715.037 Appointment of referees or examiners; terms.
(A) Notwithstanding the permissive nature of hearing referee or examiner appointments under section 119.09 of the Revised Code, the state dental board shall appoint, by a concurrence of a majority of its members, three referees or examiners to conduct the hearings the board is required to hold pursuant to sections 119.01 to 119.13 of the Revised Code. Referees or examiners appointed under this section shall be attorneys who have been admitted to the practice of law in this state. In making the appointments, the board shall not appoint an attorney who is a board employee or represents the board in any other manner.
(1) Referees or examiners appointed under this section shall serve not more than the following number of consecutive one-year terms:
(a) In the case of the first initial appointee, six;
(b) In the case of the second initial appointee, seven;
(c) In the case of the third initial appointee and all successor appointees, eight.
4715.038 Conduct of hearing; findings.
A hearing referee or examiner assigned to conduct a hearing pursuant to section 4715.037 of the Revised Code shall hear and consider the oral and documented evidence introduced by the parties during the hearing. Not later than thirty days following the close of the hearing, the referee or examiner shall issue to the state dental board, in writing, proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law. Along with the proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law, the board shall be given copies of the record of the hearing and all exhibits and documents presented by the parties at the hearing.
4715.039 Oral arguments; final decision; appeal.
Prior to the state dental board's decision of a case, the board shall allow the parties or their counsel an opportunity to present oral arguments on the proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law issued by the hearing referee or examiner under section 4715.038 of the Revised Code. Not later than sixty days following the board's receipt of the proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law, or a date mutually agreed to by the board and the applicant for or holder of a certificate or license issued under this chapter, the board shall render a decision. The decision shall be in writing and contain findings of fact and conclusions of law.
4715.04 Secretary's bond - depositing receipts.
Before entering upon the discharge of the duties of his office, the secretary of the state dental board shall give a bond to the state in the sum of two thousand dollars conditioned for the faithful discharge of the duties of his office, the premium for such bond to be paid in the same manner as other expenses of the board. Such bond, with the approval of the board and oath of office indorsed thereon, shall be deposited with the secretary of state and kept in his office. Such board may employ such assistants, inspectors, investigators, and clerical help as it deems necessary to enforce sections 4715.01 to 4715.35 of the Revised Code, the expense thereof to be charged and paid as other expenditures of the board. All receipts of the board, from any source, shall be deposited in the state treasury to the credit of the occupational licensing and regulatory fund. The board shall make an annual report as of the thirty-first day of December of the year preceding, of its proceedings and the items of its receipts and disbursements to the governor on or before the first day of February.
Effective Date: 07-01-1993 .
4715.05 Prosecution - injunctive relief.
The prosecuting attorney of a county, or the village solicitor or city director of law of a municipal corporation, wherein a violation of this chapter allegedly occurs, shall, when so requested by the state dental board, take charge of and conduct the prosecution. In addition to any other remedy provided in this chapter, the state dental board may request the attorney general, or the prosecuting attorney of any county where a person is practicing dentistry or dental hygiene without a license or certificate from the board to apply to the court of common pleas of the county where the unauthorized practice occurs for any injunction to restrain such practice. The court shall grant injunctive relief upon a showing that the respondent named in the petition is practicing dentistry or dental hygiene without a valid license or exemption from licensure granted pursuant to this chapter.
Effective Date: 06-29-1988 .
4715.06 Compensation and expenses of board.
Each member of the state dental board shall receive an amount fixed pursuant to division (J) of section 124.15 of the Revised Code for each day actually employed in the discharge of the official duties of the member, and the necessary expenses of the member. The secretary and vice-secretary shall be reimbursed for necessary expenses incurred in the discharge of the official duties of the secretary and vice-secretary, respectively. All vouchers of the board shall be approved by the board president or executive secretary, or both, as authorized by the board.
Effective Date: 09-29-1997.
4715.07 Affiliation with American Association of Dental Examiners.
The state dental board may affiliate with the American association of dental examiners, as an active member, and pay regular annual dues to said association and may send a delegate to the meetings of the said association; such delegate shall receive the compensation provided in section 4715.06 of the Revised Code.
4715.08 Official seal and records.
The state dental board shall have an official seal and shall keep a record of its proceedings, a register of persons licensed as dentists, and a register of licenses by it revoked. At reasonable times, its records shall be open to public inspection, and it shall keep on file all examination papers for a period of ninety days after each examination. A transcript of an entry in such records, certified by the secretary under the seal of the board, shall be evidence of the facts therein stated.
4715.09 Unlicensed practice prohibited.
Effective Date: 04-11-1990 .
4715.10 Application for license.
4715.101 License applicant to comply with RC Chapter 4776.
, " license"
and " applicant for an initial license" have the same meanings as in section 4776.01 of the Revised Code.
Effective Date: 2007 HB104 03-24-2008
4715.11 Licensing procedure.
In the state dental board's implementation of section 4715.10 of the Revised Code, all of the following apply:
4715.12 License - re-examination.
If an applicant passes the examination required by section 4715.10 of the Revised Code, the applicant shall receive a license from the state dental board attested by its seal and signed by the president and secretary, which shall be conclusive evidence of the applicant's right to practice dentistry. If the loss of a license is satisfactorily shown, a duplicate thereof shall be issued by the board. If an applicant fails the examination required by section 4715.10 of the Revised Code, the applicant may apply for re-examination at a subsequent regular or special examination meeting of the state dental board. No applicant shall be admitted to more than two examinations without first presenting satisfactory proof that the applicant has successfully completed such refresher courses in an accredited dental college as the state dental board may prescribe.
4715.13 Fees for licenses or permits.
(1) For license to practice dentistry, two hundred sixty-seven dollars if issued in an odd-numbered year or four hundred fifty-four dollars if issued in an even-numbered year;
4715.14 Registration - notice of change of address.
(1) Each person who is licensed to practice dentistry in Ohio shall, on or before the first day of January of each even-numbered year, register with the state dental board. The registration shall be made on a form prescribed by the board and furnished by the secretary, shall include the licensee's name, address, license number, and such other reasonable information as the board may consider necessary, and shall include payment of a biennial registration fee of three hundred twelve dollars. Subject to division (C) of this section, a registration shall be in effect for the two-year period beginning on the first day of January of the even-numbered year and ending on the last day of December of the following odd-numbered year, and shall be renewed in accordance with the standard renewal procedure of sections 4745.01 to 4745.03 of the Revised Code.
(3) That the license may be renewed until the first day of April following the last day of December of the odd-numbered year in which the dentist was scheduled to renew by the payment of the biennial registration fee and an additional fee of one hundred twenty-seven dollars to cover the cost of late renewal;
(5) That a dentist whose license has been suspended as a result of disciplinary action initiated pursuant to division (C)(4) of this section may be reinstated by the payment of the biennial registration fee and an additional fee of three hundred eighty-one dollars to cover the cost of reinstatement.
(E) Forty dollars of each biennial registration fee shall be paid to the dentist loan repayment fund created under section 3702.95 of the Revised Code.
4715.141 Continuing education.
Effective Date: 01-01-1992.
4715.15 [Repealed].
Repealed by 130th General Assembly File No. TBD, SB 276, §2, eff. 3/19/2015.
Repealed by 130th General Assembly File No. TBD, HB 394, §2, eff. 3/19/2015.
4715.16 Application for limited license.
(A) Upon payment of a fee of thirteen dollars, the state dental board may without examination issue a limited resident's license to any person who is a graduate of a dental college, is authorized to practice in another state or country or qualified to take the regular licensing examination in this state, and furnishes the board satisfactory proof of having been appointed a dental resident at an accredited dental college in this state or at an accredited program of a hospital in this state, but has not yet been licensed as a dentist by the board. Any person receiving a limited resident's license may practice dentistry only in connection with programs operated by the dental college or hospital at which the person is appointed as a resident as designated on the person's limited resident's license, and only under the direction of a licensed dentist who is a member of the dental staff of the college or hospital or a dentist holding a current limited teaching license issued under division (B) of this section, and only on bona fide patients of such programs. The holder of a limited resident's license may be disciplined by the board pursuant to section 4715.30 of the Revised Code.
(B) Upon payment of one hundred twenty-seven dollars and upon application endorsed by an accredited dental college in this state, the board may without examination issue a limited teaching license to a dentist who is a graduate of a dental college, is authorized to practice dentistry in another state or country, and has full-time appointment to the faculty of the endorsing dental college. A limited teaching license is subject to annual renewal in accordance with the standard renewal procedure of Chapter 4745. of the Revised Code, and automatically expires upon termination of the full-time faculty appointment. A person holding a limited teaching license may practice dentistry only in connection with programs operated by the endorsing dental college. The board may discipline the holder of a limited teaching license pursuant to section 4715.30 of the Revised Code.
(2) Upon payment of one hundred twenty-seven dollars and application endorsed by the director of a continuing dental education practicum, the board shall, without examination, issue a temporary limited continuing education license to a resident of a state other than Ohio who is licensed to practice dentistry in such state and is in good standing, is a graduate of an accredited dental college, and is registered to participate in the endorsing practicum. The determination of whether a dentist is in good standing shall be made by the board.
A dentist holding a temporary limited continuing education license may practice dentistry only on residents of the state in which the dentist is permanently licensed or on patients referred by a dentist licensed pursuant to section 4715.12 of the Revised Code to an instructing dentist licensed pursuant to that section, and only while participating in a required clinical exercise of the endorsing practicum on the premises of the facility where the practicum is being conducted.
Practice under a temporary limited continuing education license shall be under the direct supervision and full professional responsibility of an instructing dentist licensed pursuant to section 4715.12 of the Revised Code, shall be limited to the performance of those procedures necessary to complete the endorsing practicum, and shall not exceed thirty days of actual patient treatment in any year.
A temporary limited continuing education license shall be valid only when the dentist is participating in the endorsing continuing dental education practicum and shall expire at the end of one year. If the dentist fails to complete the endorsing practicum in one year, the board may, upon the dentist's application and payment of a fee of ninety-four dollars, renew the temporary limited continuing education license for a consecutive one-year period. Only two renewals may be granted. The holder of a temporary limited continuing education license may be disciplined by the board pursuant to section 4715.30 of the Revised Code.
4715.17 License to be displayed.
Each person who engages in the practice of dentistry shall keep displayed in a conspicuous place in the office wherein he practices the majority of his time, and in such manner as to be easily seen and read, the license granted him by the state dental board.
4715.18 Practice name.
(A) No person shall practice or offer to practice dentistry or dental surgery under the name of any company, association, corporation , or other entity other than one of the following:
(1) A corporation-for-profit formed under Chapter 1701. of the Revised Code ;
(2) A professional association established under Chapter 1785. of the Revised Code;
(3) A limited liability company formed under Chapter 1705. of the Revised Code;
(4) A federally qualified health center, federally qualified health center look-alike, free clinic, nonprofit shelter or health care facility, or nonprofit clinic that provides health care services or dental services to indigent and uninsured persons.
(B) Any person practicing or offering to practice dentistry or dental surgery shall do so under the person's name , the name of a professional association, professional partnership, corporation-for-profit, or limited liability company that includes the person's name, or the name of an organization specified in division (A)(4) of this section.
(1) "Federally qualified health center" and "federally qualified health center look-alike" have the same meanings as in section 3701.047 of the Revised Code.
(2) "Free clinic" and "nonprofit shelter or health care facility" have the same meanings as in section 3701.071 of the Revised Code.
(3) "Nonprofit clinic" has the same meaning as in section 3715.87 of the Revised Code.
(4) "Indigent and uninsured person" has the same meaning as in section 2305.234 of the Revised Code.
Effective Date: 07-01-1994.
4715.19 Employment of unlicensed dentist unlawful - misrepresentation, impersonation, or false application unlawful.
No person, being a manager, proprietor, operator, or conductor of a place for performing dental operations, shall employ a person who is not a licensed dentist to perform dental operations or shall permit such person to practice dentistry in his office. No person shall practice dentistry under a false name, assume a title, append or prefix to his name, letters which falsely represent him as having a degree from a legal dental college, make use of the words "dental college" or "school" or equivalent words, when not lawfully authorized to do so, impersonate another at an examination held by the state dental board, or knowingly make a false application or a false representation in connection with such examination.
4715.20 License required to practice as dental hygienist.
No person shall practice as a dental hygienist except a licensed dentist or one who has obtained a license from the state dental board to practice as a dental hygienist.
4715.21 License application.
Each person who desires to practice as a dental hygienist shall file with the secretary of the state dental board a written application for a license, under oath, upon the form prescribed. Such applicant shall furnish satisfactory proof of being at least eighteen years of age and of good moral character. An applicant shall present a diploma or certificate of graduation from an accredited dental hygiene school and shall pay the examination fee of one hundred twenty dollars if the license is issued in an odd-numbered year or one hundred eighty-four dollars if issued in an even-numbered year. Those passing such examination as the board prescribes relating to dental hygiene shall receive a certificate of registration entitling them to practice. If an applicant fails to pass the first examination the applicant may apply for a re-examination at the next regular or special examination meeting of the board.
4715.22 Supervision of licensed dentist.
4715.23 Practice limitations.
The practice of a dental hygienist shall consist of those prophylactic, preventive, and other procedures that licensed dentists are authorized by this chapter and rules of the dental board to assign only to licensed dental hygienists or to qualified personnel under section 4715.39 of the Revised Code.
Licensed dentists may assign to dental hygienists intraoral tasks that do not require the professional competence or skill of the licensed dentist and that are authorized by board rule. Such performance of intraoral tasks by dental hygienists shall be under supervision and full responsibility of the licensed dentist, and at no time shall more than four dental hygienists be practicing clinical hygiene under the supervision of the same dentist. The foregoing shall not be construed as authorizing the assignment of diagnosis, treatment planning and prescription (including prescriptions for drugs and medicaments or authorizations for restorative, prosthodontic, or orthodontic appliances); or, except when done in conjunction with the removal of calcarious deposits, dental cement, or accretions on the crowns and roots of teeth, surgical procedures on hard and soft tissues within the oral cavity or any other intraoral procedure that contributes to or results in an irremediable alteration of the oral anatomy; or the making of final impressions from which casts are made to construct any dental restoration.
4715.231 Administration of local anesthesia by dental hygienist.
(A) As used in this section, "direct supervision" means a dentist licensed under this chapter is present, for purposes of consultation and direction, at the location where a dental hygienist performs the administration of local anesthesia to a patient. "Direct supervision" does not mean that the dentist must observe the administration of local anesthesia to a patient.
(B) Under the direct supervision of a dentist, a dental hygienist may administer intraoral block and infiltration local anesthesia to a patient if the dental hygienist is in compliance with division (D) of this section and either of the following is the case:
(b) Within eighteen months of completion of the anesthesia course, successfully passed a state or regional written examination on local anesthesia approved by the board.
(C) To be approved by the board, the local anesthesia administration course described in division (B)(1)(a) of this section must contain not less than fifteen hours of didactic instruction and not less than fourteen hours of clinical experience and include instruction on each of the following subjects:
Effective Date: 05-12-2006.
4715.24 Registration - notice of change of address.
(A) Each person who is licensed to practice as a dental hygienist in Ohio shall, on or before the first day of January of each even-numbered year, register with the state dental board, unless the person is temporarily retired pursuant to section 4715.241 of the Revised Code. The registration shall be made on a form prescribed by the board and furnished by the secretary, shall include the licensee's name, address, license number, and such other reasonable information as the board may consider necessary, and shall include payment of a biennial registration fee of one hundred forty-four dollars. This fee shall be paid to the treasurer of state. All such registrations shall be in effect for the two-year period beginning on the first day of January of each even-numbered year and ending on the last day of December of the following odd-numbered year, and shall be renewed in accordance with the standard renewal procedure of sections 4745.01 to 4745.03 of the Revised Code. The failure of a licensee to renew registration in accordance with this section shall result in the automatic suspension of the licensee's license to practice as a dental hygienist, unless the licensee is temporarily retired pursuant to section 4715.241 of the Revised Code.
(B) Any dental hygienist whose license has been automatically suspended under this section may be reinstated on application to the board on a form prescribed by the board for licensure reinstatement and payment of the biennial registration fee and in addition thereto thirty-nine dollars to cover the costs of reinstatement.
4715.241 Dental hygienist; Notice of temporary retirement.
(A) As used in this section and sections 4715.242 and 4715.25 of the Revised Code, "registration period" means the two-year period during which a dental hygienist's registration is in effect under section 4715.24 of the Revised Code.
Added by 128th General AssemblyFile No.34, HB 190, §1, eff. 8/31/2010. .
4715.242 Reinstatement.
(A) A dental hygienist who is temporarily retired pursuant to section 4715.241 of the Revised Code may submit a written request to the state dental board at any time for reinstatement of the dental hygienist's license. The board shall reinstate the license if the dental hygienist does both of the following:
4715.25 Continuing education.
(A) Every person licensed to practice as a dental hygienist and required to register with the state dental board shall certify to the board at the time of applying for a renewal of registration that in the two-year period preceding the registration period for which renewal is sought the registrant completed a minimum of twenty-four hours of continuing dental hygiene education. Certification shall be made upon the application for registration prescribed by the board pursuant to section 4715.24 of the Revised Code.
(1) The board shall apply toward the satisfaction of a registrant's continuing dental hygiene education requirement any of the following courses that the registrant completed:
(D) A licensed dental hygienist shall retain in the dental hygienist's records for a period of at least four years such receipts, vouchers, or certificates as may be necessary to document completion of continuing education programs. With cause, the board may request such documentation from licensed dental hygienists, and the board may request such documentation from licensed dental hygienists at random without cause.
(E) The board may excuse licensed dental hygienists, as a group or as individuals, from all or any part of the requirements of this section because of an unusual circumstance, emergency, or special hardship.
(F) Failure to comply with the requirements of this section constitutes a failure to renew registration pursuant to section 4715.24 of the Revised Code.
4715.251 Completion of basic life-support training course.
Each person licensed to practice as a dental hygienist and required to register with the state dental board shall, each time the person applies for renewal of registration beginning in 1995, be currently certified to perform basic life-support procedures by having successfully completed a basic life-support training course certified by the American red cross, the American heart association, or, if determined equivalent by the board, the American safety and health institute. An applicant for renewal of registration shall certify on the application for renewal of registration prescribed by the board under section 4715.24 of the Revised Code that the applicant possesses the certification required by this section. The board shall, not later than one hundred eighty days after the effective date of this amendment, determine whether basic life-support training certified by the American safety and health institute meets national standards. The board shall compare the training certified by the institute with the training certified by the American red cross and the American heart association and the training of instructors certified by the institute to the training of instructors certified by the American red cross and the American heart association. If the board determines that the training certified by the American safety and health institute meets national standards and is equivalent to the training certified by the American red cross and the American heart association, the board shall accept training certified by the American safety and health institute in fulfillment of the requirements of this section.
Effective Date: 11-12-1992; 2007 HB119 09-29-2007 .
4715.26 Record of dental hygienists and location.
The secretary of the state dental board shall keep a record of all dental hygienists, together with location and supervising dentist.
4715.27 Reciprocity.
The state dental board may issue a license to an applicant who furnishes satisfactory proof of being at least eighteen years of age, of good moral character and who demonstrates, to the satisfaction of the board, knowledge of the laws, regulations, and rules governing the practice of a dental hygienist; who proves, to the satisfaction of the board, intent to practice as a dental hygienist in this state; who is a graduate from an accredited school of dental hygiene and who holds a license by examination from a similar dental board, and who passes an examination as prescribed by the board relating to dental hygiene.
Upon payment of seventy-three dollars and upon application endorsed by an accredited dental hygiene school in this state, the state dental board may without examination issue a teacher's certificate to a dental hygienist, authorized to practice in another state or country. A teacher's certificate shall be subject to annual renewal in accordance with the standard renewal procedure of sections 4745.01 to 4745.03 of the Revised Code, and shall not be construed as authorizing anything other than teaching or demonstrating the skills of a dental hygienist in the educational programs of the accredited dental hygiene school which endorsed the application.
4715.28 Prohibited acts.
No person shall practice as or perform the duties of a dental hygienist in violation of sections 4715.20 to 4715.27, inclusive, of the Revised Code. Whoever violates this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be subject to the penalties provided for the illegal practice of dentistry in section 4715.99 of the Revised Code.
4715.29 Employment of dental hygienist.
No person shall employ a dental hygienist who has not complied with sections 4715.20 to 4715.27, inclusive, of the Revised Code.
4715.30 Disciplinary actions.
4715.301 Standards for approving and designating physicians and facilities as treatment providers for dentists or dental hygienists with substance abuse problems.
The state dental board shall adopt rules in accordance with Chapter 119. of the Revised Code establishing standards for approving and designating physicians and facilities as treatment providers for dentists or dental hygienists with substance abuse problems and shall approve and designate treatment providers in accordance with the rules. The rules shall include standards for both inpatient and outpatient treatment. The rules shall provide that to be approved, a treatment provider must be capable of making an initial examination to determine the type of treatment required for a dentist or dental hygienist with substance abuse problems. Subject to the rules, the board shall review and approve treatment providers on a regular basis and may, at its discretion, withdraw or deny approval.
(A) Report to the board the name of any dentist or dental hygienist suffering or showing evidence of suffering inability to practice under accepted standards as described in division (A)(10) of section 4715.30 of the Revised Code who fails to comply within one week with a referral for examination;
Effective Date: 03-27-1991.
4715.302 Dentist's review of patient information available through drug database.
4715.31 [Repealed].
4715.32 Using diploma or license with intent to defraud.
No person shall sell or offer to sell a diploma conferring a dental degree or a license granted by the state dental board, or shall procure such diploma or license with intent that it shall be used as evidence of the right to practice dentistry by a person other than the one upon whom such diploma was conferred, or to whom such license was granted. No person shall alter such diploma or license, with fraudulent intent, or use or attempt to use such altered diploma or license when so altered.
4715.33 Students exempted.
Sections 4715.01 to 4715.35 of the Revised Code do not apply to a bona fide student of dentistry when he is participating in any of the educational programs of an accredited dental college. Sections 4715.23 to 4715.30 of the Revised Code do not apply to a bona fide dental hygiene student when he is participating in any of the educational programs of an accredited dental hygiene school. A licensed dentist or a dentist holding a teaching certificate shall be physically present in the facility whenever students of dentistry or dental hygiene are performing clinical dental procedures on patients.
4715.34 Provisions not applicable to physicians and surgeons - exception.
Sections 4715.01 to 4715.35, inclusive, of the Revised Code do not apply to a legally qualified physician or surgeon unless he practices dentistry as a specialty, or to a dental surgeon of the United States army, navy, public health service, or veterans' administration; or to a legal practitioner of dentistry of another state, making a clinical demonstration before a dental society, convention, association of dentists, or dental college.
4715.35 Payment of fines and forfeitures.
All fines or forfeitures of bond in an action for violation of sections 4715.01 to 4715.35 of the Revised Code shall be paid by the court receiving it to the secretary of the state dental board for deposit into the state treasury to the credit of the occupational licensing and regulatory fund.
4715.36 [Effective Until 9/29/2018] Definitions.
As used in this section and sections 4715.361 to 4715.374 of the Revised Code:
A foster home, as defined in section 5103.02 of the Revised Code;
(11) A nonprofit clinic, as defined in section 3715.87 of the Revised Code;
(12) The residence of one or more individuals receiving services provided by a home health agency, as defined in section 5101.61 of the Revised Code;
(13) A dispensary;
(14) A health care facility, such as a clinic or hospital, of the United States department of veterans affairs;
(15) The residence of one or more individuals enrolled in a home and community-based services medicaid waiver component, as defined in section 5166.01 of the Revised Code;
(16) A facility operated by the board of health of a city or general health district or the authority having the duties of a board of health under section 3709.05 of the Revised Code;
(17) A women, infants, and children clinic;
(18) A mobile dental unit located at any location listed in divisions (G)(1) to (17) of this section;
(19) Any other location, as specified by the state dental board in rules adopted under section 4715.372 of the Revised Code, that is in an area designated as a dental health resource shortage area pursuant to section 3702.87 of the Revised Code and provides health care services to individuals who are medicaid recipients and to indigent and uninsured persons, as defined in section 2305.234 of the Revised Code.
Added by 128th General AssemblyFile No.34, HB 190, §1, eff. 8/31/2010..
4715.36 [Effective 9/29/2018] Definitions.
(10) A foster home, as defined in section 5103.02 of the Revised Code;
(12) The residence of one or more individuals receiving services provided by a home health agency, as defined in section 3701.881 of the Revised Code;
Amended by 132nd General Assembly File No. TBD, HB 49, §130.31, eff. 9/29/2018.
4715.361 Oral health access supervision program.
The oral health access supervision program is hereby created. The program shall begin six months after the effective date of this section.
4715.362 Application for permit; Dentist.
A dentist who desires to participate in the oral health access supervision program shall apply to the state dental board for an oral health access supervision permit. The application shall be under oath, on a form prescribed by the board in rules adopted under section 4715.372 of the Revised Code, and accompanied by an application fee of twenty-five dollars. To be eligible to receive the permit, an applicant shall meet the requirements established by the board in rules adopted under section 4715.372 of the Revised Code.
4715.363 Application for permit; Dental hygienist.
(A) A dental hygienist who desires to participate in the oral health access supervision program shall apply to the state dental board for a permit to practice under the oral health access supervision of a dentist. The application shall be under oath, on a form prescribed by the board in rules adopted under section 4715.372 of the Revised Code, and accompanied by an application fee of twenty-five dollars, which may be paid by credit card.
(1) Completed at least one year and attained a minimum of one thousand five hundred hours of experience in the practice of dental hygiene;
4715.364 Permit required.
(A) No person shall authorize a dental hygienist to provide dental hygiene services under section 4715.365 of the Revised Code unless the person holds a current, valid oral health access supervision permit issued under section 4715.362 of the Revised Code.
4715.365 Authority under permit.
4715.366 Compliance with protocols; Appointment with authorizing dentist.
4715.367 Maximum number of permittees under authorizing dentist.
An authorizing dentist shall not at any one time have more than three dental hygienists who hold permits issued under section 4715.363 of the Revised Code working under the dentist's authorization pursuant to section 4715.365 of the Revised Code.
4715.368 List of locations where services are provided.
At the request of the state dental board, an authorizing dentist or the dental hygienist who has been authorized to perform dental hygiene services in accordance with section 4715.365 of the Revised Code shall make available to the board a list of all locations where the dental hygienist provided services, the locations where the hygienist plans to provide services in the future, or both, as specified in the board's request.
4715.369 Expiration of oral health access supervision permit; Renewal.
(A) An oral health access supervision permit issued under section 4715.362 of the Revised Code expires on the thirty-first day of December of the odd-numbered year that occurs after the permit's issuance. A dentist who desires to renew a permit shall apply, under oath, to the state dental board on a form prescribed by the board in rules adopted under section 4715.372 of the Revised Code. At the time of application, the dentist shall pay a renewal fee of twenty-five dollars.
4715.37 Expiration of permit to practice under dentist's supervision; Renewal.
(A) A permit to practice under the oral health access supervision of a dentist issued under section 4715.363 of the Revised Code expires on the thirty-first day of December of the odd-numbered year that occurs after the permit's issuance. A dental hygienist who desires to renew a permit to practice under the oral health access supervision of a dentist shall apply, under oath, to the state dental board on a form prescribed by the board in rules adopted under section 4715.372 of the Revised Code. At the time of application, the dental hygienist shall pay a renewal fee of twenty-five dollars.
4715.371 Directory of permit holders.
The state dental board shall develop and publish on its internet web site a directory containing the names and contact information, including electronic mail addresses, of dentists and dental hygienists who hold current, valid permits issued under sections 4715.362 and 4715.363 of the Revised Code.
4715.372 Adoption of rules; Course standards.
(1) For the purpose of division (G)(19) of section 4715.36 of the Revised Code, designate additional facilities at which a dental hygienist may be authorized to perform dental hygiene services under the oral health access supervision program;
4715.373 Authorized activities.
Nothing in sections 4715.36 to 4715.372 of the Revised Code authorizes any activity prohibited by this chapter or prohibited by a rule adopted under this chapter by the state dental board, including the activities prohibited by division (F) of section 4715.22 of the Revised Code and the activities prohibited or not authorized by section 4715.23 of the Revised Code.
4715.374 Suspension or revocation of permit.
The state dental board may, in accordance with Chapter 119. of the Revised Code, suspend or revoke a permit issued under section 4715.362 or 4715.363 of the Revised Code if the permit holder fails to comply with sections 4715.361 to 4715.373 of the Revised Code.
4715.375 Annual reports.
The state dental board shall annually report the status of the oral health access supervision program. The report shall be submitted to the governor and, in accordance with section 101.68 of the Revised Code, to the general assembly. The report shall specify, for the year covered by the report, at least all of the following:
4715.38 Fees in excess of statutory amounts.
The state dental board, subject to the approval of the controlling board, may establish fees in excess of the amounts provided in sections 4715.01 to 4715.99, inclusive, of the Revised Code, provided that such fees do not exceed the amount permitted by these sections by more than fifty per cent.
Effective Date: 10-14-1963 .
4715.39 Permitted duties.
4715.40 Effect of child support default on license.
On receipt of a notice pursuant to section 3123.43 of the Revised Code, the state dental board shall comply with sections 3123.41 to 3123.50 of the Revised Code and any applicable rules adopted under section 3123.63 of the Revised Code with respect to a license issued pursuant to this chapter.
4715.41 Compliance with law regarding sanctions for human trafficking.
The state dental board shall comply with section 4776.20 of the Revised Code.
4715.42 Volunteer's certificate.
(1) As used in this section
(1) A volunteer's certificate shall be valid for a period of three years, and may be renewed upon the application of the holder, unless the certificate was previously revoked under division (D) of this section. The board shall maintain a register of all persons who hold volunteer's certificates. The board shall not charge a fee for issuing or renewing a certificate pursuant to this section.
(G) The state dental board shall make available through the board's web site the application form for a volunteer's certificate under this section, a description of the application process, and a list of all items that are required by division (C) of this section to be submitted with the application.
4715.421 Temporary dental volunteer's certificate.
(1) A temporary volunteer's certificate shall be valid for a period of seven days, and may be renewed upon the application of the holder, unless the certificate was previously revoked under division (D) of this section. The board shall maintain a register of all persons who hold a temporary volunteer's certificate. The board may charge a fee not to exceed twenty-five dollars for issuing or renewing a certificate pursuant to this section.
Added by 130th General Assembly File No. TBD, HB 463, §1, eff. 3/23/2015.
4715.51 Dental x-ray machine operator definitions.
As used in sections 4715.52 to 4715.57 of the Revised Code, "dental x-ray machine operator" means an individual who, under the direct supervision of a dentist, performs standard, diagnostic, radiologic procedures for the purpose of contributing to the provision of dental care to a dental patient. As used in this section, "standard, diagnostic, radiologic procedures" means those procedures involved in using dental equipment that emits ionizing radiation, as defined in section 4773.01 of the Revised Code.
Effective Date: 10-29-1995; 05-12-2006 .
4715.52 Unlicensed practice.
(A) Except as provided in division (B) of this section, no person shall practice or hold that person out as a dental x-ray machine operator without a valid certificate issued under section 4715.53 of the Revised Code.
(1) Dentists or dental hygienists licensed under this chapter;
(2) As specified in 42 C.F.R. 75, radiologic personnel employed by the federal government or serving in a branch of the armed forces of the United States;
(3) Students engaging in any of the activities performed by dental x-ray machine operators as an integral part of a program of study leading to receipt of a license or certificate issued under this chapter, a license issued under Chapter 4734. or Chapter 4773. of the Revised Code, or a certificate issued under Chapter 4731. of the Revised Code.
Effective Date: 10-20-1995; 05-12-2006 .
4715.53 License qualifications.
(A) Each individual seeking a certificate to practice as a dental x-ray machine operator shall apply to the state dental board on a form the board shall prescribe and provide. The application shall be accompanied by an application fee of thirty-two dollars.
(B) The board shall review all applications received and issue a dental x-ray machine operator certificate to each applicant who submits evidence satisfactory to the board of one of the following:
(1) The applicant holds certification from the dental assisting national board or the Ohio commission on dental assistant certification.
(2) The applicant holds a license, certificate, permit, registration, or other credential issued by another state that the board determines uses standards for dental x-ray machine operators that are at least equal to those established under this chapter.
(3) The applicant has successfully completed an educational program consisting of at least seven hours of instruction in dental x-ray machine operation that meets either of the following requirements:
(a) Has been approved by the board in accordance with section 4715.57 of the Revised Code;
(b) Is conducted by an institution accredited by the American dental association commission on dental accreditation.
(C) A certificate issued under this section expires two years after it is issued and may be renewed if the certificate holder does both of the following:
(1) Certifies to the board that the certificate holder has completed at least two hours of instruction in dental x-ray machine operation approved by the board in accordance with section 4715.57 of the Revised Code during the two-year period preceding the date the renewal application is received by the board.
(2) Submits a renewal fee of thirty-two dollars to the board. Renewals shall be made in accordance with the standard renewal procedure established under Chapter 4745. of the Revised Code.
Effective Date: 10-20-1994; 05-12-2006.
4715.54 [Repealed].
Effective Date: 05-12-2006 .
4715.55 [Repealed].
4715.56 Dentist supervision of radiologic procedures.
(A) Except as provided in division (B) of this section, a dental x-ray machine operator may perform radiologic procedures only if a dentist is providing direct supervision. Direct supervision does not require the dentist to observe each radiologic procedure performed by the operator, but does require that the dentist be present at the location where the operator is performing radiologic procedures for purposes of consulting with and directing the operator while performing the procedures.
Effective Date: 10-20-1994.
4715.57 Continuing education accreditation.
(A) Each person seeking approval for an educational program in dental x-ray machine operation shall apply to the state dental board on a form the board shall prescribe and provide. The application shall be accompanied by the fee established in rules adopted under division (C) of this section .
(B) The board shall approve educational programs that meet the standards established in rules adopted under division (C) of this section . The approval shall be valid until surrendered by the program or suspended or revoked by the board. A program's approval may be suspended or revoked if the program does not comply with applicable requirements of this chapter or rules adopted under it.
(C) The board shall adopt rules to implement and administer this section. The rules shall be adopted in accordance with Chapter 119. of the Revised Code and shall be no less stringent than any applicable standards specified in 42 C.F.R. 75. The rules shall do at least both of the following:
(1) Establish the fee that must accompany each application for approval of an educational program;
(2) Establish standards that an educational program must meet to be approved by the board.
Effective Date: 10-20-1994; 05-12-2006 .
4715.58 [Repealed].
4715.61 Registration as expanded function dental auxiliary required.
(A) Except as provided in division (B) of this section, no person shall practice as an expanded function dental auxiliary without being registered under this chapter as an expanded function dental auxiliary.
Effective Date: 05-12-2007 .
4715.62 Application to register as expanded function dental auxiliary.
(1) An application fee of twenty-five dollars;
(4) Proof that the applicant holds current certification to perform basic life-support procedures, evidenced by documentation showing the successful completion of a basic life-support training course certified by the American red cross, the American heart association, or the American safety and health institute.
Effective Date: 05-12-2006; 2008 SB279 01-06-2009.
4715.63 Expiration and renewal of expanded function dental auxiliary registration.
(2) A renewal fee of twenty-five dollars.
(B) If an individual complies with division (A) of this section and is not in violation of any section of this chapter or rule adopted under it, the board shall renew the individual's registration for a two-year period that expires on the thirty-first day of December of the year following the year in which the registration was renewed.
4715.64 Practice as expanded function dental auxiliary.
(A) Subject to divisions (B), (C), and (D) of this section, the practice of an expanded function dental auxiliary shall consist of the following:
(1) Procedures involved in the placement of restorative materials limited to amalgam restorative materials and nonmetallic restorative materials, including direct-bonded restorative materials;
(2) Application of pit and fissure sealants;
(B) An expanded function dental auxiliary shall perform the services specified in divisions (A)(1) and (11) of this section only under the supervision, order, control, and full responsibility of a dentist licensed under this chapter. At no time shall more than two expanded function dental auxiliaries be practicing as expanded function dental auxiliaries under the supervision of the same dentist. Except as provided in divisions (C) and (D) of this section, an expanded function dental auxiliary shall not practice as an expanded function dental auxiliary when the supervising dentist is not physically present at the location where the expanded function dental auxiliary is practicing.
4715.65 Record of expanded function dental auxiliary registrants.
The secretary of the state dental board shall keep a record of all persons registered under this chapter as expanded function dental auxiliaries. For each expanded function dental auxiliary, the record shall identify the location where the person primarily practices and the person's one or more supervising dentists.
4715.66 Rules governing expanded function dental auxiliaries.
(A) The state dental board shall adopt rules as the board considers necessary to implement and administer sections 4715.61 to 4715.64 of the Revised Code. The rules shall be adopted in accordance with Chapter 119. of the Revised Code.
(3) The board may adopt rules specifying procedures an expanded function dental auxiliary may perform that are in addition to the procedures specified in divisions (A)(1) to (10) of section 4715.64 of the Revised Code.
4715.99 Penalty.
Effective Date: 07-01-1996; 05-12-2006 .