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AK Stat § 08.32.110 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 8. Business and Professions|Chapter 32. Dental Hygienists and Assistants|Article 2. Regulation of Dental Hygienists.|Sec. 08.32.110. Scope of practice of dental hygienists.

(a) The role of the dental hygienist is to assist members of the dental profession in providing oral health care to the public. A person licensed to practice the profession of dental hygiene in the state may, (1) under the general supervision of a licensed dentist, (A) perform preliminary charting and triage to formulate a dental hygiene assessment and dental hygiene treatment plan; (B) remove calcareous deposits, accretions, and stains from the exposed surfaces of the teeth beginning at the epithelial attachment by scaling and polishing techniques; (C) remove marginal overhangs; (D) use local periodontal therapeutic agents; (E) perform nonsurgical periodontal therapy; (F) perform other dental operations and services delegated by a licensed dentist if the dental operations and services are not prohibited by (c) of this section; (G) if certified by the board, administer local anesthetic agents; and (2) if certified by the board and under the direct or indirect supervision of a licensed dentist, administer and monitor nitrous oxide-oxygen conscious sedation. (b) The board shall specify by regulation those additional functions that may be performed by a licensed dental hygienist only upon successful completion of a formal course of instruction approved by the board. The board shall adopt regulations specifying the education requirements, evaluation procedures, and degree of supervision required for each function. (c) This section does not authorize delegation of (1) dental diagnosis, comprehensive treatment planning, and writing (A) prescriptions for drugs;  (B) authorizations for restorative, prosthetic, or orthodontic appliances;  (2) operative or surgical procedures on hard or soft tissues; or (3) other procedures that require the professional competence and skill of a dentist. (d) [Repealed, § 8 ch 111 SLA 2008.]  (e) This section does not prohibit a licensed dental hygienist (1) with an endorsement issued under AS 08.32.085 from performing the activities authorized under AS 08.32.085; (2) who has entered into a collaborative agreement approved by the board under AS 08.32.115 from performing the activities authorized under the collaborative agreement; or (3) from performing a dental operation, procedure, or service a dentist may delegate to a dental assistant under AS 08.36.346.
AK Stat § 08.32.115 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 8. Business and Professions|Chapter 32. Dental Hygienists and Assistants|Article 2. Regulation of Dental Hygienists.|Sec. 08.32.115. Collaborative agreements.

(a) If the collaborative agreement is approved by the board under (d) of this section, a licensed dental hygienist with a minimum of 4,000 documented hours of clinical experience within the five years preceding application for the board's approval may enter into a collaborative agreement with a licensed dentist in which the licensed dentist authorizes the licensed dental hygienist to perform one or more of the following: (1) oral health promotion and disease prevention education; (2) removal of calcareous deposits, accretions, and stains from the surfaces of teeth; (3) application of topical preventive or prophylactic agents, including fluoride varnishes and pit and fissure sealants; (4) polishing and smoothing restorations; (5) removal of marginal overhangs; (6) preliminary charting and triage to formulate a dental hygiene assessment and dental hygiene treatment plan; (7) the exposure and development of radiographs; (8) use of local periodontal therapeutic agents; and (9) performance of nonsurgical periodontal therapy, with or without the administration of local anesthesia, subsequent to a licensed dentist's authorization or diagnosis as specified in the licensed hygienist's collaborative agreement. (b) The services described in (a) of this section may be performed under a collaborative agreement approved by the board (1) without the presence of the licensed dentist; (2) in a setting other than the usual place of practice of the licensed dentist; and (3) without the dentist's diagnosis and treatment plan unless otherwise specified in the collaborative agreement or in (a) of this section. (c) The board shall adopt regulations regarding approval of collaborative agreements between licensed dental hygienists and licensed dentists. (d) The board may approve a collaborative agreement between a licensed dentist and a licensed dental hygienist. However, the board may not approve more than five collaborative agreements with a licensed dentist, not including any collaborative agreements that have been terminated. A licensed dental hygienist shall notify the board of the termination of a collaborative agreement with a licensed dentist.
AK Stat § 08.32.160 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 8. Business and Professions|Chapter 32. Dental Hygienists and Assistants|Article 2. Regulation of Dental Hygienists.|Sec. 08.32.160. Grounds for discipline, suspension, or revocation of license.

The board may revoke or suspend the license of a dental hygienist, or may reprimand, censure, or discipline a licensee, if, after a hearing, the board finds that the licensee (1) used or knowingly cooperated in deceit, fraud, or intentional misrepresentation to obtain a license, certificate, or endorsement; (2) engaged in deceit, fraud, or intentional misrepresentation in the course of providing or billing for professional services or engaging in professional activities; (3) advertised professional services in a false or misleading manner; (4) has been convicted of a felony or other crime that affects the licensee's ability to continue to practice competently and safely; (5) failed to comply with this chapter, with a regulation adopted under this chapter or under AS 08.36, or with an order of the board; (6) continued to practice after becoming unfit due to (A) professional incompetence; (B) addiction or dependence on alcohol or other drugs that impairs the licensee's ability to practice safely; (C) physical or mental disability; (7) engaged in lewd or immoral conduct in connection with the delivery of professional service to patients; (8) performed clinical procedures without being under the supervision of a licensed dentist; (9) did not conform to professional standards in delivering dental hygiene services to patients regardless of whether actual injury to the patient occurred.
AK Stat § 08.32.165 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 8. Business and Professions|Chapter 32. Dental Hygienists and Assistants|Article 2. Regulation of Dental Hygienists.|Sec. 08.32.165. Limits or conditions on license; discipline.

(a) In addition to action under AS 08.32.160, upon a finding that by reason of demonstrated problems of competence, experience, education or health the authority to practice dental hygiene should be limited or conditioned or the practitioner disciplined, the board may reprimand, censure, place on probation, restrict practice by specialty, procedure or facility, require additional education or training, or revoke or suspend a license. (b) [Repealed by § 15 ch 59 SLA 1978.]
AK Stat § 08.32.171 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 8. Business and Professions|Chapter 32. Dental Hygienists and Assistants|Article 2. Regulation of Dental Hygienists.|Sec. 08.32.171. Disciplinary sanctions.

(a) [Repealed, § 49 ch 94 SLA 1987.] (b) [Repealed, § 49 ch 94 SLA 1987.] (c) The board may summarily suspend the license of a licensee who refuses to submit to a physical or mental examination under AS 08.36.070(b)(1). A person whose license is suspended under this section is entitled to a hearing conducted by the office of administrative hearings (AS 44.64.010) within seven days after the effective date of the order. If, after a hearing, the board upholds the suspension, the licensee may appeal the suspension to a court of competent jurisdiction. (d) [Repealed, § 49 ch 94 SLA 1987.] (e) [Repealed, § 49 ch 94 SLA 1987.]
AK Stat § 08.32.180 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 8. Business and Professions|Chapter 32. Dental Hygienists and Assistants|Article 2. Regulation of Dental Hygienists.|Sec. 08.32.180. Penalty for violations.

(a) A person who violates a provision of this chapter or a regulation adopted under this chapter for which a penalty is not otherwise provided is guilty of a class B misdemeanor. (b) Notwithstanding AS 08.01.075(a)(8), the board may impose a civil fine not to exceed $25,000 for each violation of this chapter or a regulation adopted under this chapter.
AK Stat § 08.32.185 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 8. Business and Professions|Chapter 32. Dental Hygienists and Assistants|Article 3. General Provisions.|Sec. 08.32.185. Application of Administrative Procedure Act.

AS 44.62 (Administrative Procedure Act) applies to any action taken by the board under this chapter.
AK Stat § 08.32.187 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 8. Business and Professions|Chapter 32. Dental Hygienists and Assistants|Article 3. General Provisions.|Sec. 08.32.187. Application of chapter.

(a) This chapter applies to a person who practices, or offers or attempts to practice, as a dental hygienist in the state except (1) a dental hygienist in the military service in the discharge of official duties; (2) a dental hygienist in the employ of the United States Public Health Service, United States Department of Veterans Affairs, United States Indian Health Service, or another agency of the federal government, in the discharge of official duties; (3) a dental hygienist licensed in another state or jurisdiction who is teaching or demonstrating clinical techniques at a meeting, seminar, or limited course of instruction sponsored by a dental or dental auxiliary society or association or by an accredited dental or dental auxiliary educational institution; (4) a dental hygienist employed in the state by an Indian health program, as that term is defined in 25 U.S.C. 1603, while providing dental hygiene services to a person the Indian health program is entitled to serve under 25 U.S.C. 450 et seq. (Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act), as amended, and 25 U.S.C. 1601 et seq. (Indian Health Care Improvement Act), as amended. (b) A person excepted from this chapter under (a) of this section shall be held to the same standard of care as a person covered by this chapter.
AK Stat § 08.32.190 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 8. Business and Professions|Chapter 32. Dental Hygienists and Assistants|Article 3. General Provisions.|Sec. 08.32.190. Definitions.

In this chapter, (1) “board” means the Board of Dental Examiners; (2) “direct supervision” means the dentist is in the dental office, personally diagnoses the condition to be treated, personally authorizes the procedure, and before dismissal of the patient evaluates the performance of the dental hygienist; (3) “general supervision” means the dentist has authorized the procedures and they are being carried out in accordance with the dentist's diagnosis and treatment plan; (4) “indirect supervision” means a licensed dentist is in the dental facility, authorizes the procedures, and remains in the dental facility while the procedures are being performed by the dental hygienist; (5) “licensed dental hygienist” means a dental hygienist licensed under this chapter; (6) “licensed dentist” means a dentist licensed under AS 08.36.
AK Stat § 08.36.010 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 8. Business and Professions|Chapter 36. Dentistry|Article 1. Board of Dental Examiners.|Sec. 08.36.010. Creation and membership of board; oath; seal.

(a) There is created the Board of Dental Examiners consisting of nine members. Six members shall be licensed dentists who have been engaged in the practice of dentistry in the state for five years immediately preceding appointment, two members shall be dental hygienists licensed under AS 08.32 who have been engaged in the practice of dental hygiene in the state for five years immediately preceding appointment, and one member shall be a public member who does not have a direct financial interest in the health care industry. (b) When making appointments of dentists and dental hygienists under (a) of this section, the governor may consider licensed dentists who have been nominated by the Alaska Dental Society and licensed dental hygienists who have been nominated by the Alaska State Dental Hygienists' Association. (c) Each member shall take an oath of office. The president or secretary elected under AS 08.36.030 may administer oaths. The oath shall be filed and preserved in the department. (d) The board shall adopt a seal.
AK Stat § 08.36.025 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 8. Business and Professions|Chapter 36. Dentistry|Article 1. Board of Dental Examiners.|Sec. 08.36.025. Suspension of board members.

A member against whom an accusation has been filed under AS 44.62 (Administrative Procedure Act) for violation of AS 08.32.160 or AS 08.36.315 is suspended from the board until the decision of the board on the accusation takes effect under AS 44.62.520.
AK Stat § 08.36.030 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 8. Business and Professions|Chapter 36. Dentistry|Article 1. Board of Dental Examiners.|Sec. 08.36.030. Election and term of officers.

(a) The board shall elect from among its members (1) a president who is a licensed dentist or licensed dental hygienist; and (2) a secretary. (b) Officers elected under (a) of this section serve for a term not to exceed two years.
AK Stat § 08.36.040 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 8. Business and Professions|Chapter 36. Dentistry|Article 1. Board of Dental Examiners.|Sec. 08.36.040. Meetings.

The board shall meet at the call of the president at least four times annually and at other times necessary to conduct its business. In the absence of a call of the president, a majority of the board may call a meeting.
AK Stat § 08.36.050 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 8. Business and Professions|Chapter 36. Dentistry|Article 1. Board of Dental Examiners.|Sec. 08.36.050. Quorum.

A majority of the board constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business.
AK Stat § 08.36.061 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 8. Business and Professions|Chapter 36. Dentistry|Article 1. Board of Dental Examiners.|Sec. 08.36.061. Reimbursement for expenses.

Board members are entitled to per diem and travel expenses authorized for boards and commissions under AS 39.20.180. The department shall reimburse a member for other actual, reasonable expenses incurred in carrying out duties as a board member.
AK Stat § 08.36.070 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 8. Business and Professions|Chapter 36. Dentistry|Article 1. Board of Dental Examiners.|Sec. 08.36.070. General powers.

(a) The board shall (1) provide for the examination of applicants and the credentialing, registration, and licensure of those applicants it finds qualified; (2) maintain a registry of licensed dentists, licensed dental hygienists, and registered dental assistants who are in good standing; (3) affiliate with the American Association of Dental Boards and pay annual dues to the association; (4) hold hearings and order the disciplinary sanction of a person who violates this chapter, AS 08.32, or a regulation of the board; (5) supply forms for applications, licenses, permits, certificates, registration documents, and other papers and records; (6) enforce the provisions of this chapter and AS 08.32 and adopt or amend the regulations necessary to make the provisions of this chapter and AS 08.32 effective; (7) adopt regulations ensuring that renewal of a license, registration, or certificate under this chapter or a license, certificate, or endorsement under AS 08.32 is contingent on proof of continued professional competence; the regulations must require that a licensee receive not less than two hours of education in pain management and opioid use and addiction in the two years preceding an application for renewal of a license, unless the licensee has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the board that the licensee does not currently hold a valid federal Drug Enforcement Administration registration number; (8) at least annually, cause to be published on the Internet and in a newspaper of general circulation in each major city in the state a summary of disciplinary actions the board has taken during the preceding calendar year; (9) issue permits or certificates to licensed dentists, licensed dental hygienists, and dental assistants who meet standards determined by the board for specific procedures that require specific education and training; (10) require that a licensed dentist who has a federal Drug Enforcement Administration registration number register with the controlled substance prescription database under AS 17.30.200(n). (b) The board may (1) order a licensed dentist or licensed dental hygienist to submit to a reasonable physical or mental examination if the dentist's or the dental hygienist's physical or mental capacity to practice safely is at issue; (2) authorize a designee of the board or the board's investigator to inspect the practice facilities or patient or professional records of a dentist at reasonable times and in a reasonable manner to monitor compliance with this chapter and with AS 08.32; and (3) delegate the board's powers to act, hear, and decide matters as authorized by AS 44.62 (Administrative Procedure Act).
AK Stat § 08.36.073 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 8. Business and Professions|Chapter 36. Dentistry|Article 1. Board of Dental Examiners.|Sec. 08.36.073. Investigator.

After consulting with the board, the department shall employ a person who is not a member of the board as the investigator for the board. The investigator shall (1) conduct investigations into alleged violations of this chapter and into alleged violations of regulations and orders of the board; (2) at the request of the board, conduct investigations based on complaints filed with the department or with the board; and (3) be directly responsible and accountable to the board, except that only the department has authority to terminate the investigator's employment and the department shall provide day-to-day and administrative supervision of the investigator.
AK Stat § 08.36.075 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 8. Business and Professions|Chapter 36. Dentistry|Article 1. Board of Dental Examiners.|Sec. 08.36.075. Dental radiological equipment.

(a) The board shall establish standards that comply with applicable federal law for the registration, use, and inspection of dental radiological equipment, including standards for record keeping relating to the control panels and the use of the equipment. The board may charge a fee for dental radiological equipment registered under this section. (b) [Repealed, § 40 ch 53 SLA 2012.]  (c) [Repealed, § 40 ch 53 SLA 2012.]  (d) [Repealed, § 40 ch 53 SLA 2012.]  (e) [Repealed, § 40 ch 53 SLA 2012.]  (f) In this section, “dental radiological equipment” means equipment for use in the practice of dentistry, consisting of a control panel and associated tube heads, if the equipment emits electronic product radiation, as defined in AS 18.60.545, or uses radionuclides, as defined in AS 18.60.545.
AK Stat § 08.36.080 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 8. Business and Professions|Chapter 36. Dentistry|Article 1. Board of Dental Examiners.|Sec. 08.36.080. Applicability of Administrative Procedure Act.

The board shall comply with AS 44.62 (Administrative Procedure Act).
AK Stat § 08.36.091 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 8. Business and Professions|Chapter 36. Dentistry|Article 1. Board of Dental Examiners.|Sec. 08.36.091. Records and reports.

The board shall maintain (1) a record of its proceedings; (2) a registry containing the name, office and home addresses, and other information considered necessary by the board of each person licensed as a dentist or dental hygienist or registered as a dental assistant, a registry of the licenses, certificates, registrations, and endorsements revoked by the board, and information on the status of each licensee and each registered dental assistant.
AK Stat § 08.36.100 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 8. Business and Professions|Chapter 36. Dentistry|Article 2. Examination and Licensing.|Sec. 08.36.100. License required.

Except as provided in AS 08.36.238 and 08.36.254, a person may not practice, or attempt to practice, dentistry without a license.
AK Stat § 08.36.110 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 8. Business and Professions|Chapter 36. Dentistry|Article 2. Examination and Licensing.|Sec. 08.36.110. Qualifications for license; interview.

(a) An applicant for a license to practice dentistry shall (1) provide certification to the board that the applicant (A) is a graduate of a dental school that, at the time of graduation, is approved by the board; (B) has successfully passed a written examination approved by the board; (C) has not had a license to practice dentistry revoked, suspended, or voluntarily surrendered in this state or another state; (D) is not the subject of an adverse decision based on a complaint, investigation, review procedure, or other disciplinary proceeding within the five years immediately preceding application, or of an unresolved complaint, investigation, review procedure, or other disciplinary proceeding, undertaken by a state, territorial, local, or federal dental licensing jurisdiction; (E) is not the subject of an unresolved or an adverse decision based on a complaint, investigation, review procedure, or other disciplinary proceeding, undertaken by a state, territorial, local, or federal dental licensing jurisdiction or law enforcement agency that relates to criminal or fraudulent activity, dental malpractice, or negligent dental care and that adversely reflects on the applicant's ability or competence to practice dentistry or on the safety or well-being of patients; (F) is not the subject of an adverse report from the National Practitioner Data Bank or the American Association of Dental Boards Clearinghouse for Board Actions that relates to criminal or fraudulent activity, or dental malpractice; (G) is not impaired to an extent that affects the applicant's ability to practice dentistry; (H) has not been convicted of a crime that adversely reflects on the applicant's ability or competency to practice dentistry or that jeopardizes the safety or well-being of a patient; (2) pass, to the satisfaction of the board, written, clinical, and other examinations administered or approved by the board; and (3) meet the other qualifications for a license established by the board by regulation, including education in pain management and opioid use and addiction in the two years preceding the application for a license, unless the applicant has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the board that the applicant does not currently hold a valid federal Drug Enforcement Administration registration number; approved education may include dental school coursework. (b) An applicant for licensure may be interviewed in person by the board or by a member of the board before a license is issued. The interview must be recorded. If the application is denied on the basis of the interview, the denial shall be stated in writing, with the reasons for it, and the record shall be preserved.