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IN Code § 25-14-3-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 14. Dentists|Chapter 3. Continuing Education|25-14-3-2. "Approved Organization"

Sec. 2. "Approved organization" means the following:(1) United States Department of Education.(2) Council on Post-Secondary Education.(3) National Dental Association.(4) American Dental Association.(5) Academy of General Dentistry.(6) National Dental Hygiene Association.(7) American Dental Hygiene Association.(8) Council on Hospital Dental Services.(9) American Medical Association.(10) Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals.(11) Joint Commission on Healthcare Organizations.(12) Study clubs approved by the board.(13) Federal, state, and local government agencies.(14) International organizations approved by the American Dental Association.(15) A college or other teaching institution accredited by the United States Department of Education or the Council on Post-Secondary Education.(16) A national, state, district, or local organization that operates as an affiliated entity under the approval of any organization listed in subdivisions (1) through (14).(17) An internship or a residency program conducted in a hospital that has been approved by an organization listed in subdivisions (1) through (15).(18) Any other organization or individual approved by the board.As added by P.L.185-1991, SEC.7.
IN Code § 25-14-3-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 14. Dentists|Chapter 3. Continuing Education|25-14-3-3. "Board"

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "board" refers to the state board of dentistry established under IC 25-14-1-2.As added by P.L.185-1991, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.24-1999, SEC.15.
IN Code § 25-14-3-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 14. Dentists|Chapter 3. Continuing Education|25-14-3-4. "Continuing Education Course"

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "continuing education course" means an orderly process of instruction designed to directly enhance the practicing dentist's knowledge and skill in providing relevant dentist services that is approved by an approved organization.As added by P.L.185-1991, SEC.7.
IN Code § 25-14-3-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 14. Dentists|Chapter 3. Continuing Education|25-14-3-5. "License"

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "license" means a license to practice dentistry under IC 25-14-1-3.As added by P.L.185-1991, SEC.7.
IN Code § 25-14-3-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 14. Dentists|Chapter 3. Continuing Education|25-14-3-6. "License Period"

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "license period" means the two (2) year period beginning on March 2, 1992, and every two (2) years thereafter.As added by P.L.185-1991, SEC.7.
IN Code § 25-14-3-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 14. Dentists|Chapter 3. Continuing Education|25-14-3-7. "Study Club"

Sec. 7. As used in this chapter, "study club" means a group of at least five (5) dentists who do the following:(1) Organize for the purpose of scientific study.(2) Operate under the direction of elected officers.(3) Maintain written bylaws.(4) Conduct regular meetings.(5) Maintain written attendance records of all meetings.As added by P.L.185-1991, SEC.7.
IN Code § 25-14-3-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 14. Dentists|Chapter 3. Continuing Education|25-14-3-8. Continuing Education Credit Requirements

Sec. 8. (a) A dentist must complete at least twenty (20) credit hours in continuing education courses each license period. At least half of the required minimum credit hours must be from live presentations or live workshops.(b) Credit hours may be applied under this section only toward the credit hour requirement for the license period during which the credit hours are earned.(c) During a license period, a dentist may not earn more than five (5) credit hours toward the requirements under this section for continuing education courses that relate specifically to the area of practice management.As added by P.L.185-1991, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.103-2011, SEC.25.
IN Code § 25-14-3-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 14. Dentists|Chapter 3. Continuing Education|25-14-3-9. Award of Credit Hours

Sec. 9. Credit hours under section 8 of this chapter must be awarded as follows:(1) A course presented by a college under a regular curriculum is awarded one (1) credit hour for each lecture hour attended.(2) A course not listed in subdivision (1) is awarded one (1) credit hour for each lecture hour and two (2) credit hours for each participation hour of the course.(3) A speech, lecture, or other presentation by a dentist is awarded two (2) credit hours if the following conditions are met:(A) The presentation concerns a subject that would be suitable for a continuing education course.(B) The subject of the presentation is eligible for credit only once, regardless of the number of times it is presented.(C) The dentist maintains a record of the time, place, and date of the presentation.(D) The presentation is sponsored by an approved organization.(E) Not more than four (4) credit hours are awarded to the dentist under this subdivision during a license period.(4) Attendance at a state, regional, or national meeting sponsored by an approved organization is awarded one (1) credit hour.(5) Attendance at a meeting of a study club that uses films, audio cassettes, live presentations, or written materials sponsored by the American Dental Association is awarded one (1) credit hour. However, a dentist may not receive credit under this subdivision for more than four (4) credit hours during a license period.(6) Attendance at a meeting of a study club featuring a guest speaker whose presentation concerns a subject suitable for a continuing education course is awarded one (1) credit hour for each hour attended.(7) A home study course that is presented by an approved organization and meets the requirements under this subdivision is awarded the same number of credit hours given to courses provided by a college. If the approved organization does not assess credit hours to a course under this subdivision, the course is awarded one (1) credit hour for each hour of study material. Subject matter of the course may be presented by written, audio, or video materials.As added by P.L.185-1991, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.119-1992, SEC.4.
IN Code § 25-14-3-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 14. Dentists|Chapter 3. Continuing Education|25-14-3-11. Compliance

Sec. 11. The board and the dentist shall comply with the requirements under IC 25-1-4 concerning continuing education.As added by P.L.185-1991, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.269-2001, SEC.10; P.L.157-2006, SEC.57.
IN Code § 25-14-3-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 14. Dentists|Chapter 3. Continuing Education|25-14-3-12. Board Supervision of Course Offerings; Rules

Sec. 12. (a) A member of the board may attend or monitor a continuing education course.(b) An approved organization shall provide the board with course information or materials requested by the board.(c) If the board determines that an approved organization does not meet the requirements of this chapter, the board shall do the following:(1) Provide written notification to the organization of the noncompliance specifying the items of noncompliance and the conditions of reinstatement.(2) Deny credit hours awarded by the organization from the time that the organization receives a notice until the date of reinstatement.(3) Make reasonable efforts to notify dentists of the organization's noncompliance status.(d) The board shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this chapter.As added by P.L.185-1991, SEC.7.
IN Code § 25-14-4-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 14. Dentists|Chapter 4. Referral Services|25-14-4-1. Application of Chapter

Sec. 1. This chapter does not apply to:(1) any individual, agency, association, or corporation not organized or incorporated for pecuniary profit or financial gain;(2) any organization or association that is exempt from taxation under Section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code; or(3) any policy issued under IC 27 or entity licensed or regulated under IC 27, including the following:(A) A health maintenance organization under IC 27-13.(B) A claim review agent under IC 27-8-16.(C) A utilization review agent under IC 27-8-17.(D) A preferred provider arrangement under IC 27-8-11.(E) An insurance administrator under IC 27-1-25.As added by P.L.33-1993, SEC.23. Amended by P.L.26-1994, SEC.8.
IN Code § 25-14-4-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 14. Dentists|Chapter 4. Referral Services|25-14-4-2. Disclosure That Dentist Paid Referral Fee for Participation in Service

Sec. 2. A person, firm, partnership, association or corporation, or agent or employee that engages in for profit any business or service that in whole or in part includes the referral or recommendation of persons to a dentist for any form of dental care or treatment must disclose to a prospective patient at the time the prospective patient makes the contact with the service that the licensed dentist has paid a fee for participation in the service.As added by P.L.33-1993, SEC.23.
IN Code § 25-14-4-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 14. Dentists|Chapter 4. Referral Services|25-14-4-3. Out-of-State Dental Referrals to Business Not Meeting Chapter Requirements

Sec. 3. A dentist may not enter into a contract or other form of agreement to accept for dental care or treatment a person referred or recommended for the care or treatment by a dental referral service business located in or doing business in another state if the dental referral service business does not meet the requirements of this chapter.As added by P.L.33-1993, SEC.23.
IN Code § 25-14-4-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 14. Dentists|Chapter 4. Referral Services|25-14-4-4. Advertisements by Dental Referral Services; Necessary Disclaimers

Sec. 4. A for-profit dental referral service that advertises must include in each advertisement an audible or a written disclaimer revealing that:(1) Each subscribing member of the for-profit dental referral service is a dentist who has paid a fee to participate in the service.(2) Dentists who are members of the for-profit dental referral service are not more or less qualified than dentists who are not members of the service.As added by P.L.33-1993, SEC.23.
IN Code § 25-14-4-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 14. Dentists|Chapter 4. Referral Services|25-14-4-5. Advertisements; Prohibited Acts

Sec. 5. For-profit dental referral service advertisements may not do any of the following:(1) Misrepresent facts, be deceptive, or create false or misleading impressions regarding the skills or abilities of subscribing dentists.(2) Contain statements or make recommendations concerning nonspecific or non bona fide claims of providing referrals to the most qualified dentists or dental practices.(3) Describe:(A) a review process;(B) a screening; or(C) qualifications or information verification;that misleads the public into thinking a dentist subscriber has obtained a special recognition or joined a selective group of licensed dentists by being a member of the for-profit dental referral service.As added by P.L.33-1993, SEC.23.
IN Code § 25-14-4-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 14. Dentists|Chapter 4. Referral Services|25-14-4-6. Chapter Violation; Offenses

Sec. 6. A person who violates this chapter commits a Class A misdemeanor.As added by P.L.33-1993, SEC.23.
IN Code § 25-14-4-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 14. Dentists|Chapter 4. Referral Services|25-14-4-7. Injunctive Relief

Sec. 7. (a) This section is in addition to the penalty imposed under section 6 of this chapter.(b) Whenever there is a violation of this chapter, the attorney general may seek an injunction in a circuit or superior court with jurisdiction in the county where the violation occurred to enjoin and restrain the continuance of the violation.(c) If the court finds that the defendant has violated this chapter, an injunction may be issued by the court enjoining and restraining any further violation without requiring proof that any person has been injured or damaged by the defendant's action.As added by P.L.33-1993, SEC.23.
IN Code § 25-14-4-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 14. Dentists|Chapter 4. Referral Services|25-14-4-8. Notice of Intent to Bring Action Against Referral Service; Opportunity to Cure Violation

Sec. 8. (a) No legal action under this chapter may be commenced by the attorney general against a for-profit dental referral service until the attorney general has given the service thirty (30) days written notice of the violation.(b) Notice under subsection (a) must comply with the following:(1) Be sent by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested.(2) Include a copy of the code sections of the chapter alleged to have been violated.(3) Describe the alleged unlawful advertising.(4) Include a statement that the for-profit dental referral service has the lesser of:(A) thirty (30) days from the date the notice was received; or(B) thirty-five (35) days from the date the notice was sent;to cure the violation.(c) A for-profit dental service that does not cure a violation within the time period required under subsection (b) is subject to sections 6 and 7 of this chapter.As added by P.L.33-1993, SEC.23.
IN Code § 25-14-4-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 14. Dentists|Chapter 4. Referral Services|25-14-4-9. Rules and Guidelines

Sec. 9. Before January 2, 1994, the state board of dentistry established by IC 25-14-1-2 shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 that may include the following:(1) Guidelines regarding the referral of subscribing dentists for specialty services.(2) Guidelines for ensuring that patient referrals by the for-profit dental referral service must be initiated by a patient.(3) Guidelines for ensuring that the for-profit dental referral service does not impose a fee on the subscribing dentists dependent upon the number of referrals or the amount of professional fees paid by the patient to the dentist.(4) Guidelines for ensuring there is a prohibition against for-profit dental referral services limiting dentist subscribers solely on the basis of a dentist's exclusive geographic location.(5) Guidelines regarding dentists basing fees on services performed with no additional fee charged because the patient is a referral.(6) Guidelines for preventing for-profit dental referral service advertisements that are false, misleading, or deceptive.(7) Guidelines considering the content of disclaimers required in section 4 of this chapter for dental referral services that advertise on television or any other medium that combine audio and video. Such guidelines may require both audio and visual disclaimers.(8) A procedure for a for-profit dental referral service to forward complaints to the proper state authority.(9) Appropriate safeguards to ensure that all subscribing dentists are fairly selected for referrals on a rotating basis.(10) Guidelines for ensuring that a for-profit dental referral service must charge each subscribing dentist in the same advertising market the same fee to become a member of the service.As added by P.L.33-1993, SEC.23. Amended by P.L.24-1999, SEC.16.
IN Code § 25-14-5-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 14. Dentists|Chapter 5. Dental Underserved Area and Minority Recruitment Program|25-14-5-1. Committee

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "committee" means the dental recruitment committee established by section 4 of this chapter.As added by P.L.177-2009, SEC.34.
IN Code § 25-14-5-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 14. Dentists|Chapter 5. Dental Underserved Area and Minority Recruitment Program|25-14-5-2. Fund

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "fund" refers to the Indiana dental recruitment fund established by section 5 of this chapter.As added by P.L.177-2009, SEC.34.
IN Code § 25-14-5-2.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 14. Dentists|Chapter 5. Dental Underserved Area and Minority Recruitment Program|25-14-5-2.5. Minority

Sec. 2.5. As used in this chapter, "minority" means an individual identified as any of the following:(1) Black or African-American.(2) Hispanic or Latino.As added by P.L.177-2009, SEC.34.
IN Code § 25-14-5-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 14. Dentists|Chapter 5. Dental Underserved Area and Minority Recruitment Program|25-14-5-3. Underserved Area

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "underserved area" means a county, city, town, census tract, or township designated by the state department of health under IC 16-46-5-7 or by the committee as underserved by general dentists, pediatric dentists, oral surgeons, or dental hygienists.As added by P.L.177-2009, SEC.34.
IN Code § 25-14-5-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 14. Dentists|Chapter 5. Dental Underserved Area and Minority Recruitment Program|25-14-5-4. Dental Recruitment Committee

Sec. 4. (a) The dental recruitment committee is established.(b) The committee consists of four (4) members as follows:(1) One (1) member of the board, who is selected by the board.(2) The commissioner of the state department of health, or the commissioner's designee.(3) The president of the Indiana Dental Association, or the president's designee.(4) The dean of the Indiana University School of Dentistry, or the dean's designee.(c) The member selected under subsection (b)(1) shall serve as chairperson of the committee.As added by P.L.177-2009, SEC.34.
IN Code § 25-14-5-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 14. Dentists|Chapter 5. Dental Underserved Area and Minority Recruitment Program|25-14-5-5. Dental Recruitment Fund

Sec. 5. (a) The Indiana dental recruitment fund is established. The purpose of the fund is to provide grants to dentists and dental hygienists to encourage the full-time delivery of dental care in underserved areas and to increase the number of minority dentists and dental hygienists in Indiana. The board shall administer the fund.(b) The fund consists of the following:(1) Payments made under section 6(3) of this chapter.(2) Gifts to the fund.(3) Grants from public or private sources.(c) The treasurer of state shall invest the money in the fund not currently needed to meet the obligations of the fund.(d) Money in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund.(e) The fund shall be used to do the following:(1) Provide grants under this chapter.(2) Pay the costs incurred by the committee in administering this chapter.As added by P.L.177-2009, SEC.34.
IN Code § 25-14-5-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 14. Dentists|Chapter 5. Dental Underserved Area and Minority Recruitment Program|25-14-5-6. Grant Eligibility

Sec. 6. To be eligible for a grant, a dentist or dental hygienist must meet all the following conditions:(1) Hold a license to practice as a dentist under this article or as a dental hygienist under IC 25-13-1.(2) Has entered into an agreement with the committee to:(A) either:(i) commit to working five (5) years in an underserved area or as a minority dentist or dental hygienist in Indiana for a yearly grant of thirty-five thousand dollars ($35,000); or(ii) commit to working two (2) years in an underserved area or as a minority dentist or dental hygienist in Indiana for a yearly grant of thirty thousand dollars ($30,000) with the option by the dentist or dental hygienist to serve up to three (3) additional years for a yearly grant of thirty-five thousand dollars ($35,000);(B) provide an average of at least forty (40) hours of dentistry per week in underserved areas or as a minority dentist or dental hygienist in Indiana;(C) maintain a patient base that includes at least thirty percent (30%) as Medicaid patients; and(D) provide a sliding fee scale, as approved by the committee, for low income patients.(3) Has entered into an agreement with the committee that if the dentist or dental hygienist does not comply with the requirements in subdivision (2) that the dentist or dental hygienist will pay back to the committee seven thousand five hundred dollars ($7,500), plus interest, for each month that the dentist or dental hygienist did not serve or had left to serve under the terms of the agreement.As added by P.L.177-2009, SEC.34. Amended by P.L.1-2010, SEC.106.
IN Code § 25-14-5-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 14. Dentists|Chapter 5. Dental Underserved Area and Minority Recruitment Program|25-14-5-7. Application Form

Sec. 7. A dentist or dental hygienist must apply for a grant on an application form supplied by the committee.As added by P.L.177-2009, SEC.34.
IN Code § 25-14-5-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 14. Dentists|Chapter 5. Dental Underserved Area and Minority Recruitment Program|25-14-5-8. Determination by Committee

Sec. 8. The committee shall consider each application and determine the following:(1) The eligibility of the applicant for the grant program.(2) The availability of sufficient money in the fund.As added by P.L.177-2009, SEC.34.
IN Code § 25-14-5-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 14. Dentists|Chapter 5. Dental Underserved Area and Minority Recruitment Program|25-14-5-9. Rules

Sec. 9. The committee may recommend rules for the board to adopt under IC 4-22-2 that are necessary to administer this chapter.As added by P.L.177-2009, SEC.34.