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AZ Rev Stat § 32-1209 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Professions and Occupations|§ 32-1209 - Admissibility of records in evidence

32-1209.  Admissibility of records in evidence A copy of any part of the recorded proceedings of the board certified by the executive director,  or a certificate by the executive director that any asserted or purported record,  name,  license number,  restricted permit number or action is not entered in the recorded proceedings of the board,  may be admitted as evidence in any court in this state. A person making application and paying a fee set by the board may procure from the executive director a certified copy of any portion of the records of the board unless these records are classified as confidential as provided by law. Unless otherwise provided by law,  all records concerning an investigation,  examination materials,  records of examination grading and applicants' performance and transcripts of educational institutions concerning applicants are confidential and are not public records. " Records of applicants' performance"  does not include records of whether an applicant passed or failed an examination.
AZ Rev Stat § 32-1210 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Professions and Occupations|§ 32-1210 - Annual report

32-1210.  Annual report A. Not later than October 1 of each year,  the board shall make an annual written report to the governor for the preceding year that includes the following information: 1. The number of licensed dentists in the state.  2. The number of licenses issued during the preceding year and to whom issued.  3. The number of examinations held and the dates of the examinations. 4. The facts with respect to accusations filed with the board,  of hearings held in connection with those accusations and the results of those hearings. 5. The facts with respect to prosecution of persons charged with violations of this chapter.  6. A full and complete statement of financial transactions of the board.  7. Any other matters that the board wishes to include in the report or that the governor requires. B. On request of the governor the board shall submit a supplemental report.
AZ Rev Stat § 32-1212 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Professions and Occupations|§ 32-1212 - Dental board fund

32-1212.  Dental board fund A. Except as provided in subsection C of this section,  pursuant to sections 35-146 and 35-147,  the executive director of the board shall each month deposit ten per cent of all fees,  fines and other revenue received by the board,  in the state general fund and deposit the remaining ninety per cent in the dental board fund. B. Monies deposited in the dental board fund shall be subject to the provisions of section 35-143.01.  C. Monies from administrative penalties received pursuant to section 32-1263.01 shall be deposited,  pursuant to sections 35-146 and 35-147,  in the state general fund.
AZ Rev Stat § 32-1276 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Professions and Occupations|§ 32-1276 - Definitions

32-1276.  Definitions In this article,  unless the context otherwise requires: 1. " Applicant"  means a person who is applying for licensure to practice dental therapy in this state. 2. " Direct supervision"  means that a licensed dentist is present in the office and available to provide treatment or care to a patient and observe a dental therapist's work. 3. " Licensee"  means a person who holds a license to practice dental therapy in this state.
AZ Rev Stat § 32-1276.05 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Professions and Occupations|§ 32-1276.05 - Dental therapists; supervising dentists; collaborative practice relationships

32-1276.05.  Dental therapists;  supervising dentists;  collaborative practice relationships A. A dentist who holds an active license pursuant to this chapter and a dental therapist who holds an active license pursuant to this article may enter into a collaborative practice relationship through a written collaborative practice agreement for the delivery of dental therapy services. B. Each dental practice shall disclose to a patient whether the patient is scheduled to see the dentist or dental therapist. C. Each dentist in a collaborative practice relationship shall: 1. Be available to provide appropriate contact,  communication and consultation with the dental therapist. 2. Adopt procedures to provide timely referral of patients whom the dental therapist refers to a licensed dentist for examination. The dentist to whom the patient is referred shall be geographically available to see the patient.  D. Each dental therapist in a collaborative practice relationship shall: 1. Perform only those duties within the terms of the written collaborative practice agreement. 2. Maintain an appropriate level of contact with the supervising dentist. E. The dental therapist and the supervising dentist shall notify the board of the beginning of the collaborative practice relationship and provide the board with a copy of the written collaborative practice agreement and any amendments to the agreement within thirty days after the effective date of the agreement or amendment. The dental therapist and supervising dentist shall also notify the board within thirty days after the termination date of the written collaborative practice agreement if the date is different than the termination date provided in the agreement. F. Subject to the terms of the written collaborative practice agreement,  a dental therapist may perform all dental therapy procedures authorized in section 32-1276.03. The dentist's presence,  examination,  diagnosis and treatment plan are not required unless specified by the written collaborative practice agreement.
AZ Rev Stat § 32-1276.06 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Professions and Occupations|§ 32-1276.06 - Practicing without a license; violation; classification

32-1276.06.  Practicing without a license;  violation;  classification It is a class 6 felony for a person to practice dental therapy in this state unless the person has obtained a license from the board as provided in this article.
AZ Rev Stat § 32-1276.07 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Professions and Occupations|§ 32-1276.07 - Licensure by credential; examination waiver; fee

32-1276.07.  Licensure by credential;  examination waiver;  fee A. The board by rule may waive the examination requirements of this article on receipt of evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant has passed the clinical examination of another state or testing agency more than five years before submitting the application for licensure pursuant to this article and the other state or testing agency maintains a standard of licensure or certification that is substantially equivalent to that of this state as determined by the board. The board by rule shall require: 1. A minimum number of active practice hours within a specific time period before the applicant submits the application. The board shall prescribe what constitutes active practice. 2. An affirmation that the applicant has completed the continuing education requirements of the jurisdiction where the applicant is licensed or certified. B. The applicant shall pay a licensure by credential fee as established by the board in rule. C. An applicant under this section is not required to obtain a dental hygienist license in this state if the board determines that the applicant otherwise meets the requirements for dental therapist licensure.
AZ Rev Stat § 32-1276.08 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Professions and Occupations|§ 32-1276.08 - Dental therapy schools; credit for prior experience or coursework

32-1276.08.  Dental therapy schools;  credit for prior experience or coursework Notwithstanding any other law,  a recognized dental therapy school may grant advanced standing or credit for prior learning to a student who has prior experience or has completed coursework that the school determines is equivalent to didactic and clinical education in its accredited program.
AZ Rev Stat § 32-1282 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Professions and Occupations|§ 32-1282 - Administration and enforcement

32-1282.  Administration and enforcement A. So far as applicable,  the board shall have the same powers and duties in administering and enforcing this article that it has under section 32-1207 in administering and enforcing articles 1,  2 and 3 of this chapter.  B. The board shall adopt rules that provide a method for the board to receive the assistance and advice of dental hygienists licensed pursuant to this chapter in all matters relating to the regulation of dental hygienists.
AZ Rev Stat § 32-1283 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Professions and Occupations|§ 32-1283 - Disposition of revenues

32-1283.  Disposition of revenues The provisions of section 32-1212 shall apply to all fees,  fines and other revenues received by the board under this article.
AZ Rev Stat § 32-1284 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Professions and Occupations|§ 32-1284 - Qualifications of applicant; application; fee; fingerprint clearance card; rules; denial or suspension of application

32-1284.  Qualifications of applicant;  application;  fee;  fingerprint clearance card;  rules;  denial or suspension of application A. An applicant for licensure as a dental hygienist shall be at least eighteen years of age,  shall be of good moral character,  shall meet the requirements of section 32-1285 and shall present to the board evidence of graduation or a certificate of satisfactory completion in a course or curriculum in dental hygiene from a recognized dental hygiene school. A candidate shall make written application to the board accompanied by a nonrefundable Arizona dental jurisprudence examination fee of one hundred dollars. The board shall waive this fee for candidates who are holders of valid restricted permits. Each candidate shall also obtain a valid fingerprint clearance card issued pursuant to section 41-1758.03. B. The board shall adopt rules that govern the practice of dental hygienists and that are not inconsistent with this chapter.  C. The board may deny an application for licensure or an application for license renewal if the applicant: 1. Has committed an act that would be cause for censure,  probation or suspension or revocation of a license under this chapter. 2. While unlicensed,  committed or aided and abetted the commission of an act for which a license is required by this chapter. 3. Knowingly made any false statement in the application. 4. Has had a license to practice dental hygiene revoked by a regulatory board in another jurisdiction in the United States for an act that occurred in that jurisdiction and that constitutes unprofessional conduct pursuant to this chapter. 5. Is currently under suspension or restriction by a regulatory board in another jurisdiction in the United States for an act that occurred in that jurisdiction and that constitutes unprofessional conduct pursuant to this chapter. 6. Has surrendered,  relinquished or given up a license to practice dental hygiene instead of disciplinary action by a regulatory board in another jurisdiction in the United States for an act that occurred in that jurisdiction and that constitutes unprofessional conduct pursuant to this chapter. D. The board shall suspend an application for a license if the applicant is currently under investigation by a dental regulatory board in another jurisdiction. The board shall not issue or deny a license to the applicant until the investigation is resolved.
AZ Rev Stat § 32-1285 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Professions and Occupations|§ 32-1285 - Applicants for licensure; examination requirements

32-1285.  Applicants for licensure;  examination requirements An applicant for licensure shall have passed all of the following: 1. The national dental hygiene board examination. 2. A clinical examination that is completed within five years preceding filing the application and that is either of the following: (a) The western regional examining board examination. (b) An examination administered by another state or testing agency that is substantially equivalent to the requirements of this state,  as determined by the board.  3. The Arizona dental jurisprudence examination.
AZ Rev Stat § 32-1286 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Professions and Occupations|§ 32-1286 - Recognized dental hygiene schools; credit for prior learning

32-1286.  Recognized dental hygiene schools;  credit for prior learning Notwithstanding any law to the contrary,  a recognized dental hygiene school may grant advanced standing or credit for prior learning to a student who has prior experience or course work that the school determines is equivalent to didactic and clinical education in its accredited program.
AZ Rev Stat § 32-1288 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Professions and Occupations|§ 32-1288 - Practicing without license; classification

32-1288.  Practicing without license;  classification It is a class 1 misdemeanor for a person to practice dental hygiene in this state unless the person has obtained a license from the board as provided in this article.
AZ Rev Stat § 32-1289 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Professions and Occupations|§ 32-1289 - Employment of dental hygienist by public agency, institution or school

32-1289.  Employment of dental hygienist by public agency,  institution or school A. A public health agency or institution or a public or private school authority may employ dental hygienists to perform necessary dental hygiene procedures under either direct or general supervision pursuant to section 32-1281. B. A dental hygienist employed by or working under contract or as a volunteer for a public health agency or institution or a public or private school authority before an examination by a dentist may perform a screening or assessment and apply sealants and topical fluoride.
AZ Rev Stat § 32-1290 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Professions and Occupations|§ 32-1290 - Grounds for censure, probation, suspension or revocation of license; procedure

32-1290.  Grounds for censure,  probation,  suspension or revocation of license;  procedure After a hearing pursuant to title 41,  chapter 6,  article 10,  the board may suspend or revoke the license issued to a person under this article or censure or place on probation any such person for any of the causes set forth as grounds for censure,  probation,  suspension or revocation in section 32-1263.
AZ Rev Stat § 32-1291 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Professions and Occupations|§ 32-1291 - Dental assistants; regulation; duties

32-1291.  Dental assistants;  regulation;  duties A. A dental assistant may expose radiographs for dental diagnostic purposes under either the general supervision of a dentist or the direct supervision of an affiliated practice dental hygienist licensed pursuant to this chapter if the assistant has passed an examination approved by the board. B. A dental assistant may polish the natural and restored surfaces of the teeth under either the general supervision of a dentist or the direct supervision of an affiliated practice dental hygienist licensed pursuant to this chapter if the assistant has passed an examination approved by the board.
AZ Rev Stat § 32-1291.01 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Professions and Occupations|§ 32-1291.01 - Expanded function dental assistants; training and examination requirements; duties

32-1291.01.  Expanded function dental assistants;  training and examination requirements;  duties A. A dental assistant may perform expanded functions after meeting one of the following: 1. Successfully completing a board-approved expanded function dental assistant training program at an institution accredited by the American dental association commission on dental accreditation and on successfully completing examinations in dental assistant expanded functions approved by the board. 2. Providing both: (a) Evidence of currently holding or having held within the preceding ten years a license,  registration,  permit or certificate in expanded functions in restorative procedures issued by another state or jurisdiction in the United States. (b) Proof acceptable to the board of clinical experience in the expanded functions listed in subsection B of this section. B. Expanded functions include the placement,  contouring and finishing of direct restorations or the placement and cementation of prefabricated crowns following the preparation of the tooth by a licensed dentist. The restorative materials used shall be determined by the dentist. C. An expanded function dental assistant may place interim therapeutic restorations under the general supervision and direction of a licensed dentist following a consultation conducted through teledentistry. D. An expanded function dental assistant may apply sealants and fluoride varnish under the general supervision and direction of a licensed dentist. E. A licensed dental hygienist may engage in expanded functions pursuant to section 32-1281,  subsection B,  paragraph 12 following a course of study and examination equivalent to that required for an expanded function dental assistant as specified by the board.
AZ Rev Stat § 32-1292.01 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Professions and Occupations|§ 32-1292.01 - Licensure by credential; examinations; waiver; fee

32-1292.01.  Licensure by credential;  examinations;  waiver;  fee A. The board by rule may waive the examination requirements of this article on receipt of evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant has passed the clinical examination of another state or testing agency more than five years before submitting an application for licensure pursuant to this chapter and the other state or testing agency maintains a standard of licensure that is substantially equivalent to that of this state as determined by the board. The board by rule shall require: 1. A minimum number of active practice hours within a specific time period before the applicant submits the application. The board shall define what constitutes active practice. 2. An affirmation that the applicant has completed the continuing education requirements of the jurisdiction where the applicant is licensed. B. The applicant shall pay a licensure by credential fee of not more than one thousand dollars as prescribed by the board.
AZ Rev Stat § 32-1293 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Professions and Occupations|§ 32-1293 - Practicing as denturist; denture technology; dental laboratory technician

32-1293.  Practicing as denturist;  denture technology;  dental laboratory technician A. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 32-1202,  nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit a denturist certified pursuant to the provisions of this article from practicing denture technology. B. A person is deemed to be practicing denture technology who: 1. Takes impressions and bite registrations for the purpose of or with a view to the making,  producing,  reproducing,  construction,  finishing,  supplying,  altering or repairing of complete upper or lower prosthetic dentures,  or both,  or removable partial dentures for the replacement of missing teeth. 2. Fits or advertises,  offers,  agrees,  or attempts to fit any complete upper or lower prosthetic denture,  or both,  or adjusts or alters the fit of any full prosthetic denture,  or fits or adjusts or alters the fit of removable partial dentures for the replacement of missing teeth. C. In addition to the practices described in subsection B of this section,  a person certified to practice denture technology may also construct,  repair,  reline,  reproduce or duplicate full or partial prosthetic dentures or otherwise engage in the activities of a dental laboratory technician. D. No person may perform an act described in subsection B of this section except a licensed dentist,  a holder of a restricted permit pursuant to section 32-1238,  a certified denturist or auxiliary personnel authorized to perform any such act by rule or regulation of the board pursuant to section 32-1207,  subsection A,  paragraph 1.
AZ Rev Stat § 32-1294 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Professions and Occupations|§ 32-1294 - Supervision by dentist; definitions; mouth preparation by dentist; liability; business association

32-1294.  Supervision by dentist;  definitions;  mouth preparation by dentist;  liability;  business association A. A denturist may practice only in the office of a licensed dentist,  denominated as such. B. All work by a denturist shall be performed under the general supervision of a licensed dentist. For the purposes of this section,  " general supervision"  means the dentist is available for consultation in person or by phone during the performance of the procedures by a denturist pursuant to section 32-1293,  subsection B. The dentist shall examine the patient initially,  check the completed denture as to fit,  form and function and perform such other procedures as the board may specify by rule or regulation. For the purposes of this section " completed denture"  means a relined,  rebased,  duplicated or repaired denture or a new denture. Both the dentist and the denturist shall certify that the dentist has performed the initial examination and the final fitting as required in this subsection,  and retain the certification in the patient's file. C. When taking impressions or bite registrations for the purpose of constructing removable partial dentures or when checking the fit of a partial denture,  all mouth preparation must be done by the dentist. The denturist is specifically prohibited from performing any cutting or surgery on hard or soft tissue in the mouth. By rule and regulation the board may further regulate the practice of the denturist in regard to removable partial dentures. D. No more than two denturists may perform their professional duties under a dentist's general supervision at any one time. E. A licensed dentist supervising a denturist shall be personally liable for any consequences arising from the performance of the denturist's duties. F. A certified denturist and the dentist supervising his work may make any lawful agreement between themselves regarding fees,  compensation and business association. G. Any sign,  advertisement or other notice displaying the name of the office must include the name of the responsible dentist.
AZ Rev Stat § 32-1295 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Professions and Occupations|§ 32-1295 - Board of dental examiners; additional powers and duties

32-1295.  Board of dental examiners;  additional powers and duties A. In addition to other powers and duties prescribed by this chapter,  the board shall: 1. As far as applicable,  exercise the same powers and duties in administering and enforcing this article as it exercises under section 32-1207 in administering and enforcing other articles of this chapter. 2. Determine the eligibility of applicants for certification and issue certificates to applicants who it determines are qualified for certification. 3. Investigate charges of misconduct on the part of certified denturists. 4. Issue decrees of censure,  fix periods and terms of probation,  suspend or revoke certificates as the facts may warrant and reinstate certificates in proper cases. B. The board may: 1. Adopt rules prescribing requirements for continuing education for renewal of all certificates issued pursuant to this article. 2. Hire consultants to assist the board in the performance of its duties. C. In all matters relating to discipline and certifying of denturists and the approval of examinations,  the board,  by rule,  shall provide for receiving the assistance and advice of denturists who have been previously certified pursuant to this chapter.