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AR Code § 17-82-404 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 17 - Professions, Occupations, and Businesses|Subtitle 3 - Medical Professions|Chapter 82 - Dentists, Dental Hygienists, and Dental Assistants|Subchapter 4 - Licensing of Certain Dental Assistants|§ 17-82-404. Applications — Issuance

 (a) A dental assistant who desires to perform expanded duties as defined by the rules of the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners in the State of Arkansas shall apply in writing for examination to the Secretary-treasurer of the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners, and he or she shall transmit with the written application his or her examination and licensing fee.  (b) The examination and licensing fee shall be determined by the board and shall be an amount reasonably calculated to cover the costs of administering the examination, issuing the license to practice, and otherwise administering this subchapter.  (c) An applicant must be of good moral reputation and character and a graduate of a school or course of study approved by the board for the training of dental assistants.  (d) An applicant must submit upon request such proof as the board may require touching upon character and fitness.  (e)  (1) If after considering an application and its accompanying records the board finds that the applicant is not qualified to take the examination, the board shall refund the entire amount of the examination and licensing fee paid by the applicant.  (2) If a qualified applicant fails to appear for examination, the fee shall be retained by the board.  (3) If an applicant fails to make the grade or percentage required by the board, the fee paid by him or her shall be retained by the board.    (f) If an applicant makes the grade or percentage required by the board, it shall issue to him or her without further initial cost a permit to perform the expanded duties of a dental assistant in the State of Arkansas.  (g) All permits shall be numbered and issued consecutively.  (h) If a permit is lost or destroyed, the secretary-treasurer shall furnish a certified copy of the permit to the permittee upon the payment of a fee to be prescribed by the board, and the fee shall be in an amount reasonably calculated to cover the cost of furnishing the certified copy.
AR Code § 17-82-405 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 17 - Professions, Occupations, and Businesses|Subtitle 3 - Medical Professions|Chapter 82 - Dentists, Dental Hygienists, and Dental Assistants|Subchapter 4 - Licensing of Certain Dental Assistants|§ 17-82-405. Annual registration

 (a)  (1) For dental assistants who perform expanded duties, all permits issued by the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners shall continue in full force and effect until forfeited, suspended, or revoked.  (2) However, on January 1 of odd-numbered years every dental assistant must register his or her permit with the board on forms prepared and furnished by the board.    (b) A registration fee of not more than sixty dollars ($60.00) to be fixed by the board must be paid to the board upon the filing of the form duly executed with the board.  (c) The procedures for registration and penalties for failure to register permits of dentists as stated in §§ 17-82-310 — 17-82-314 will apply to the registration of permits by dental assistants.
AR Code § 17-82-406 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 17 - Professions, Occupations, and Businesses|Subtitle 3 - Medical Professions|Chapter 82 - Dentists, Dental Hygienists, and Dental Assistants|Subchapter 4 - Licensing of Certain Dental Assistants|§ 17-82-406. Rules

 All laws pertaining to dentists and dental hygienists as stated in subchapters 1-3 of this chapter and the rules of the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners will apply to dental assistants who perform expanded duties.
AR Code § 17-82-501 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 17 - Professions, Occupations, and Businesses|Subtitle 3 - Medical Professions|Chapter 82 - Dentists, Dental Hygienists, and Dental Assistants|Subchapter 5 - Anesthetics and Sedatives|§ 17-82-501. Provisions supplemental

 The provisions of this subchapter shall be supplemental to the provisions of § 17-82-101 et seq. and other acts supplemental thereto and shall repeal only such laws as are in direct conflict with this subchapter.
AR Code § 17-82-502 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 17 - Professions, Occupations, and Businesses|Subtitle 3 - Medical Professions|Chapter 82 - Dentists, Dental Hygienists, and Dental Assistants|Subchapter 5 - Anesthetics and Sedatives|§ 17-82-502. Permit to administer

 A dentist receiving a permit to administer general anesthesia or sedation may administer it in compliance with the rules of the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners.
AR Code § 17-82-503 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 17 - Professions, Occupations, and Businesses|Subtitle 3 - Medical Professions|Chapter 82 - Dentists, Dental Hygienists, and Dental Assistants|Subchapter 5 - Anesthetics and Sedatives|§ 17-82-503. Application for permit

 (a) Any dentist who desires to administer to a patient general anesthesia or sedation as defined by the rules of the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners and the State of Arkansas shall apply in writing for a permit from the board, shall submit to an on-site inspection by the board, as defined and described in the rules of the board, and shall transmit with the application a fee reasonably calculated by the board to cover the costs and expenses of administering the on-site inspection and otherwise administering this subchapter.  (b) The application shall request such information as the board may require as stated in its rules.
AR Code § 17-82-504 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 17 - Professions, Occupations, and Businesses|Subtitle 3 - Medical Professions|Chapter 82 - Dentists, Dental Hygienists, and Dental Assistants|Subchapter 5 - Anesthetics and Sedatives|§ 17-82-504. Issuance of permits — Renewal

 (a) All permits issued by the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners to dentists who administer general anesthesia or sedation shall continue in full force and effect until forfeited, suspended, or revoked.  (b) At the same time each year a dentist renews his or her license to practice dentistry, a dentist must renew his or her permit to administer general anesthesia and sedation with the board on forms prepared and furnished by the board.  (c) A renewal fee calculated by the board to cover the costs of any on-site inspection and for otherwise administering this subchapter must accompany the form.  (d) Failure to renew a permit will terminate the authority of a dentist to administer general anesthesia or sedation.
AR Code § 17-82-601 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 17 - Professions, Occupations, and Businesses|Subtitle 3 - Medical Professions|Chapter 82 - Dentists, Dental Hygienists, and Dental Assistants|Subchapter 6 - Mobile Dental Facilities|§ 17-82-601. Definitions

 As used in this subchapter:   (1) “Dental home” means a licensed primary dental care provider who has an ongoing relationship with a patient, including without limitation:  (A) Comprehensive oral health care that is continuously accessible;  (B) Coordinated;  (C) Family-centered; and  (D) Provided in compliance with policies of the American Dental Association beginning not later than one (1) year of age;    (2) “Mobile dental facility” means a self-contained, intact facility in which dentistry and dental hygiene are practiced and that may be moved, towed, or transported from one (1) location to another; and  (3) “Operator” means an individual licensed to practice dentistry in this state.
AR Code § 17-82-602 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 17 - Professions, Occupations, and Businesses|Subtitle 3 - Medical Professions|Chapter 82 - Dentists, Dental Hygienists, and Dental Assistants|Subchapter 6 - Mobile Dental Facilities|§ 17-82-602. Permit requirement

 (a)  (1) Before an operator operates a mobile dental facility, the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners shall issue a permit to the operator to operate a mobile dental facility.  (2) An operator shall submit an application for a mobile dental facility permit to the board in the form and manner required by the board along with a payment of five thousand dollars ($5,000).  (3) Before issuing a permit to operate a mobile dental facility, the board shall determine that an operator meets all qualifications under this subchapter and rules of the board.    (b) The initial application for a mobile dental facility permit shall include without limitation:  (1) The full name, address, and telephone number of each dentist and dental hygienist who will work in a mobile dental facility;  (2)  (A) Proof of insurance from a licensed insurance carrier that the operator has in force at least one million dollars ($1,000,000) of general liability insurance.  (B) An operator shall maintain the insurance coverage required under subdivision (b)(2)(A) of this section at all times during which the operator holds a mobile dental facility permit issued by the board;    (3) The address and official telephone number of record of the operator; and  (4) The written procedure required under § 17-82-603(f).
AR Code § 17-82-604 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 17 - Professions, Occupations, and Businesses|Subtitle 3 - Medical Professions|Chapter 82 - Dentists, Dental Hygienists, and Dental Assistants|Subchapter 6 - Mobile Dental Facilities|§ 17-82-604. Physical requirements for facilities

 (a) A mobile dental facility shall comply with the following physical requirements and inspection criteria:  (1) Ready access by a ramp or lift;  (2) A properly functioning sterilization system;  (3) Ready access to an adequate supply of potable water, including hot water;  (4) A covered galvanized, stainless steel, or other noncorrosive container for the deposit of refuse and waste materials; and  (5) Ready access to toilet facilities.    (b) A mobile dental facility shall be inspected by the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners or its representative before receiving a permit.  (c) The board may perform periodic unannounced audits and inspections on a permitted mobile dental facility.
AR Code § 17-82-605 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 17 - Professions, Occupations, and Businesses|Subtitle 3 - Medical Professions|Chapter 82 - Dentists, Dental Hygienists, and Dental Assistants|Subchapter 6 - Mobile Dental Facilities|§ 17-82-605. Notification of changes

 (a) An operator shall notify the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners in writing within fifteen (15) days after a change in the employment of a dentist or dental hygienist working for the operator.  (b) An operator shall notify the board in writing within ten (10) days after a change relating to a dentist to whom patients are to be referred for follow-up care under § 17-82-603(f).  (c) An operator shall notify the board in writing within ten (10) days of a change in the procedure for emergency follow-up care under § 17-82-603(f).
AR Code § 17-82-606 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 17 - Professions, Occupations, and Businesses|Subtitle 3 - Medical Professions|Chapter 82 - Dentists, Dental Hygienists, and Dental Assistants|Subchapter 6 - Mobile Dental Facilities|§ 17-82-606. Sale of a mobile dental facility — Notification requirements

 If a mobile dental facility is sold, the current operator shall inform the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners by certified mail within ten (10) days after the date the sale is finalized.
AR Code § 17-82-607 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 17 - Professions, Occupations, and Businesses|Subtitle 3 - Medical Professions|Chapter 82 - Dentists, Dental Hygienists, and Dental Assistants|Subchapter 6 - Mobile Dental Facilities|§ 17-82-607. Cessation of operation of a mobile dental facility — Notification requirements — Definition

 (a) An operator of a mobile dental facility shall notify the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners at least thirty (30) days before cessation of operation.  (b)  (1) The notification required under this section shall include without limitation:  (A) The final day of operation of the mobile dental facility; and  (B) A description of the manner and procedure by which patients may obtain their records or transfer the records to another dentist.    (2) A copy of the notification shall be sent to all patients.  (3) The operator shall take all necessary action to ensure that the patient records are available to the patient, a representative of the patient, or a subsequent treating dentist.    (c) As used in this section, “patient” means an individual who has received treatment or consultation within two (2) years of the last date of operation of the mobile dental facility by the current operator.
AR Code § 17-82-608 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 17 - Professions, Occupations, and Businesses|Subtitle 3 - Medical Professions|Chapter 82 - Dentists, Dental Hygienists, and Dental Assistants|Subchapter 6 - Mobile Dental Facilities|§ 17-82-608. Applicability

 An operator, dentist, or dental hygienist working or performing services at a mobile dental facility is subject to this chapter.
AR Code § 17-82-609 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 17 - Professions, Occupations, and Businesses|Subtitle 3 - Medical Professions|Chapter 82 - Dentists, Dental Hygienists, and Dental Assistants|Subchapter 6 - Mobile Dental Facilities|§ 17-82-609. Penalties

 (a) An operator, dentist, or dental hygienist who violates this subchapter is subject to § 17-82-316.  (b) The Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners shall employ procedures under § 17-82-317 in assessing penalties under this section.
AR Code § 17-82-610 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 17 - Professions, Occupations, and Businesses|Subtitle 3 - Medical Professions|Chapter 82 - Dentists, Dental Hygienists, and Dental Assistants|Subchapter 6 - Mobile Dental Facilities|§ 17-82-610. Rules

 (a) The Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners shall adopt rules to implement and enforce this subchapter.  (b) The rules adopted under this subchapter shall specify that a dental hygienist or a dental assistant shall not be an operator under this subchapter.
AR Code § 17-82-701 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 17 - Professions, Occupations, and Businesses|Subtitle 3 - Medical Professions|Chapter 82 - Dentists, Dental Hygienists, and Dental Assistants|Subchapter 7 - Dental Hygienist Collaborative Care Program|§ 17-82-701. Definitions

 As used in this subchapter:   (1) “Collaborative agreement” means a written agreement between a dentist licensed by the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners and a dental hygienist licensed by the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners providing that the dental hygienist may provide prophylaxis, fluoride treatments, sealants, dental hygiene instruction, assessment of a patient's need for further treatment by a dentist, and if delegated by the consulting dentist, other services provided by law to children, senior citizens, and persons with developmental disabilities in a public setting without the supervision and presence of the dentist and without a prior examination of the persons by the dentist;  (2) “Collaborative dental hygienist” means a dental hygienist who holds a Collaborative Care Permit I, a Collaborative Care Permit II, or both, from the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners and who has entered into a collaborative agreement with no more than one (1) consulting dentist regarding the provision of services under this subchapter;  (3) “Consulting dentist” means a dentist who holds a Collaborative Dental Care Permit from the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners and:  (A) If engaged in the private practice of dentistry, has entered into a collaborative agreement with no more than three (3) collaborative dental hygienists regarding the provision of services under this subchapter; or  (B) Is employed by the Department of Health;    (4) “Medicaid” means the medical assistance program established under § 20-77-101 et seq.;  (5) “Public settings” means:  (A) Adult long-term care facilities;  (B) Charitable health clinics that provide free or reduced-fee services to low-income patients;  (C) County incarceration facilities;  (D) Facilities that primarily serve individuals with intellectual or other developmental disabilities;  (E) Head Start programs;  (F) Homes of homebound patients who qualify for in-home medical assistance;  (G) Hospital long-term care units;  (H) Local health units;  (I) Schools;  (J) Community health centers; and  (K) State correctional institutions; and    (6) “Senior citizen” means a person sixty-five (65) years of age or older.
AR Code § 17-82-702 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 17 - Professions, Occupations, and Businesses|Subtitle 3 - Medical Professions|Chapter 82 - Dentists, Dental Hygienists, and Dental Assistants|Subchapter 7 - Dental Hygienist Collaborative Care Program|§ 17-82-702. Permits — Fees

 (a)  (1) A dental hygienist licensed by the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners is eligible for a Collaborative Care Permit I if the dental hygienist has:  (A) Practiced as a dental hygienist for one thousand two hundred (1,200) clinical hours; or  (B) Taught for two (2) academic years over the course of the immediately preceding three (3) academic years courses in which a person enrolls to obtain necessary academic credentials for a dental hygienist license.    (2) A dental hygienist licensed by the board is eligible for a Collaborative Care Permit II if the dental hygienist has:  (A) Practiced as a dental hygienist for one thousand eight hundred (1,800) clinical hours; or  (B)  (i) Taught for two (2) academic years over the course of the immediately preceding three (3) academic years courses in which a person enrolls to obtain necessary academic credentials for a dental hygienist license; and  (ii) Completed a six-hour continuing-education dental course.      (3) A dentist licensed by the board is eligible for a Collaborative Dental Care Permit.    (b)  (1)  (A) The board may charge a fee to a dentist who applies for a collaborative dental care permit.  (B) The board shall calculate the fee to cover the costs of administering and processing the application and the costs of inspecting the dentist's practice to determine his or her compliance with rules adopted under this subchapter.    (2)  (A) The board may charge a fee to a registered dental hygienist who applies for a collaborative dental care permit.  (B) The board shall calculate the fee to cover the costs of administering and processing the application and the costs of inspecting the registered dental hygienist's practice to determine his or her compliance with rules adopted under this subchapter.    (3)  (A) A dentist or registered dental hygienist who holds a collaborative dental care permit shall renew the permit at the same time as a dentist's or registered dental hygienist's permit shall expire.  (B)  (i) The board may charge a renewal fee for administering the renewal of the permit.  (ii) The board shall calculate the fee to cover the costs of administering and processing the renewal of the permit.
AR Code § 17-82-703 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 17 - Professions, Occupations, and Businesses|Subtitle 3 - Medical Professions|Chapter 82 - Dentists, Dental Hygienists, and Dental Assistants|Subchapter 7 - Dental Hygienist Collaborative Care Program|§ 17-82-703. Provision of services by collaborative dental hygienists

 (a) A collaborative dental hygienist who obtains a Collaborative Care Permit I may provide prophylaxis, fluoride treatments, sealants, dental hygiene instruction, assessment of the patient's need for further treatment by a dentist, and other services provided by law if delegated by the consulting dentist to children in a public setting without the supervision and direction of a dentist and without a prior examination of the patient by the consulting dentist.  (b) A collaborative dental hygienist who holds a Collaborative Care Permit II may provide prophylaxis, fluoride treatments, sealants, dental hygiene instruction, assessment of the patient's need for further treatment by a dentist, and other services provided by law if delegated by the consulting dentist to children, senior citizens, and persons with developmental disabilities in public settings without the supervision and direction of a dentist and without a prior examination of the patient by the consulting dentist.
AR Code § 17-82-704 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 17 - Professions, Occupations, and Businesses|Subtitle 3 - Medical Professions|Chapter 82 - Dentists, Dental Hygienists, and Dental Assistants|Subchapter 7 - Dental Hygienist Collaborative Care Program|§ 17-82-704. Reimbursement

 (a) A health insurance company, Medicaid, or other person that pays a fee for service performed by a collaborative dental hygienist under this subchapter shall submit the payment directly to the consulting dentist.  (b) If a health insurance company, Medicaid, or other person pays a fee for service performed by a dental hygienist under this subchapter to the collaborative dental hygienist, the collaborative dental hygienist shall deliver the payment to the consulting dentist.  (c)  (1) If, however, language in the collaborative agreement required under this subchapter conflicts with a federal law, a federal rule, or a federal regulation, the federal law, federal rule, or federal regulation shall control, and the conflicting language of the agreement shall be disregarded.  (2) For the limited purposes of Medicaid reimbursement under this subchapter, the collaborative dental hygienist is deemed to be an employee of the consulting dentist, and the collaborative dental hygienist as a condition of employment under this subchapter shall submit the Medicaid payment for services performed under this subchapter to the consulting dentist.    (d) If the consulting dentist for the collaborative dental hygienist is not a participating provider under the terms of a patient's insurance carrier, a health insurance company may pay the patient directly.
AR Code § 17-82-705 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 17 - Professions, Occupations, and Businesses|Subtitle 3 - Medical Professions|Chapter 82 - Dentists, Dental Hygienists, and Dental Assistants|Subchapter 7 - Dental Hygienist Collaborative Care Program|§ 17-82-705. Permission of the Department of Health — Responsibilities of the Department of Health

 (a) In order for a collaborative dental hygienist to provide services to persons under this subchapter, the consulting dentist with whom the collaborative dental hygienist has entered a collaborative agreement must have received permission from the Department of Health for the collaborative dental hygienist to serve patients at public settings designated by the department on a date or dates designated by the department.  (b) The department shall develop a system of prioritization of services permitted under this subchapter to communities in the state, including rural areas, based on the relative population of people at need for services permitted under this subchapter and endeavor to direct services permitted under this subchapter to such communities, including rural areas.
AR Code § 17-82-706 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 17 - Professions, Occupations, and Businesses|Subtitle 3 - Medical Professions|Chapter 82 - Dentists, Dental Hygienists, and Dental Assistants|Subchapter 7 - Dental Hygienist Collaborative Care Program|§ 17-82-706. Rules

 (a) The Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners shall adopt rules to implement §§ 17-82-701 — 17-82-704.  (b) The State Board of Health shall adopt rules to implement § 17-82-705.
AR Code § 17-82-707 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 17 - Professions, Occupations, and Businesses|Subtitle 3 - Medical Professions|Chapter 82 - Dentists, Dental Hygienists, and Dental Assistants|Subchapter 7 - Dental Hygienist Collaborative Care Program|§ 17-82-707. Malpractice insurance

 A collaborative dental hygienist who provides services permitted under this subchapter shall be insured under a malpractice liability policy for the provision of the services.