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SC Code § 40-15-250 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 15 - Dentists, Dental Hygienists, And Dental Technicians|Section 40-15-250. Examinations for licensing as specialists.

 Examinations for licensing as specialists are held annually or as the board may determine. The examinations must be theoretical and practical. The theoretical examinations shall include subjects represented in that recognized special area of dentistry in which the applicant desires to specialize. The examination must be given either orally or in writing, or by requiring a practical demonstration of the applicant's skill, or by any combination of the methods as the board may require. The fee for the examinations and special license is prescribed in the regulations of the board. Any applicant who fails to pass the examination may apply for a subsequent examination, in which case he shall pay to the secretary a fee prescribed in the regulations of the board for each subsequent examination. A diplomate of a national certifying board recognized by the American Dental Association may be granted a specialty license without examination by the board after satisfactory completion of the application and submission of fees applicable to other applicants. A dentist now holding a valid South Carolina specialty license is not required to be reexamined for that specialty license after April 13, 1968.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 56-636.26; 1952 Code Sections 56-606, 56-607; 1945 (44) 363; 1966 (54) 2672; 1968 (55) 2502; 1986 Act No. 363, Section 13.
SC Code § 40-15-260 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 15 - Dentists, Dental Hygienists, And Dental Technicians|Section 40-15-260. Issuance, recording, and reregistration of license to practice speciality.

 The board, upon satisfactory proof that the applicant has satisfied the then current educational requirements as set forth by the American Dental Association for ethical announcement of a practice limited to that specialty and has complied with all requirements of the board, may issue a license to such a dentist authorizing him to hold himself out or announce to the public that he is a specialist in, limits his practice to, or gives special attention to such recognized special area of the dental profession. Such special license shall be reregistered in the same manner as provided in this chapter for a license to practice dentistry.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 56-636.24; 1952 Code Section 56-604; 1945 (44) 363; 1968 (55) 2502; 1981 Act No. 117, Section 5.
SC Code § 40-15-265 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 15 - Dentists, Dental Hygienists, And Dental Technicians|Section 40-15-265. Intern or resident authorized to provide treatment under supervision.

 An intern or a resident enrolled in an oral surgery training program at an accredited institution of higher education is authorized to treat conditions required by the training program under the supervision of a licensed physician or licensed dentist. This treatment may include prescribing appropriate drugs or services, as provided by law, under the supervision of a licensed physician or licensed dentist. A pharmacist licensed in this State may fill a prescription issued by an intern or resident during the course of a training program provided in this section.  HISTORY: 2011 Act No. 35, Section 1, eff June 7, 2011.
SC Code § 40-15-270 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 15 - Dentists, Dental Hygienists, And Dental Technicians|Section 40-15-270. Reciprocity for dentists and dental hygienists licensed in other states.

 The board may grant licenses to licensees of other states who are members of regional testing services of which the board is also a member without further examination and may make all necessary regulations and agreements for the reciprocal recognition of licenses issued by other states.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 56-636.27; 1952 Code Section 56-561; 1942 Code Section 5206; 1932 Code Section 5206; 1922 (32) 844; 1966 (54) 2672; 1968 (55) 2502; 1981 Act No. 117, Section 6.
SC Code § 40-15-280 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 15 - Dentists, Dental Hygienists, And Dental Technicians|Section 40-15-280. "Prescription" defined; form and contents of prescription.

 "Prescription" means a written order for dental technological work which has been issued by a licensed dentist. A prescription must be in a form prescribed by the board in regulation and must contain:  (1) the name, address, and certificate number of the individual or organization to do the work;  (2) identification of the patient by name or number;  (3) the date on which the authorization was written;  (4) a description of the work to be done, with diagrams, if necessary;  (5) a specification of the type and quality of materials to be used;  (6) the dentist's signature, complete address, and state license number.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 56-636.28; 1968 (55) 2502; 2008 Act No. 295, Section 2.
SC Code § 40-15-290 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 15 - Dentists, Dental Hygienists, And Dental Technicians|Section 40-15-290. Work authorization required for work performed off dentist's premises; retention of copy; effect of failure to write and retain.

 A dentist ordering dental technological work to be performed off his premises shall issue therefor a work authorization. A copy of each work authorization shall be retained in a file by the issuing dentist for a period of at least three years. The work authorization copy shall be available for inspection by the board, or its duly authorized agents, on the premises during such period. Any dentist who fails to write and retain the above written work authorization or refuses to allow the board, or its duly authorized agents, to inspect the same, will be subject to the revocation or suspension of his license as herein provided.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 56-636.29; 1968 (55) 2502.
SC Code § 40-15-300 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 15 - Dentists, Dental Hygienists, And Dental Technicians|Section 40-15-300. Possession of prosthetic or orthodontic model, impression, or appliance unlawful without work authorization.

 No person other than a licensed dentist, a student in an accredited dental school, or the recipient patient shall have in his possession any prosthetic or orthodontic model, impression, or appliance on which dental technological work has been, is being, or will be performed without having in his possession a properly executed written work authorization therefor. The board has authority to inspect the premises of any person licensed or registered by the board to insure compliance with this section. Nothing in this section precludes a certified or qualified dental assistant or licensed dental hygienist from taking impressions for dental study casts under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist present on the premises.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 56-636.30; 1968 (55) 2502; 1986 Act No. 363, Section 14.
SC Code § 40-15-310 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 15 - Dentists, Dental Hygienists, And Dental Technicians|Section 40-15-310. Subwork authorizations for subcontractors.

 If the person receiving a written work authorization from a licensed dentist engages another person to perform some of the dental technological work relative to such work authorization, he shall furnish a written subwork authorization with respect thereto. The subcontractor shall retain the subwork authorization and the issuer thereof shall retain a duplicate copy, attached to the work authorization received from a licensed dentist, for inspection by the board, or its duly authorized agents, on the premises for a period of three years.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 56-636.31; 1968 (55) 2502.
SC Code § 40-15-320 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 15 - Dentists, Dental Hygienists, And Dental Technicians|Section 40-15-320. Possession of prosthetic or orthodontic model, impression, or appliance without work authorization as prima facie evidence of violation.

 Any dental prosthetic or orthodontic model, impression, or appliance in the possession of any person other than a dentist, a student at an accredited dental school, or recipient patient without a written work authorization and corresponding number or identification on the model, impression, or appliance must be impounded by the board and is prima facie evidence of violation of this chapter.  Nothing in this section precludes a certified or qualified dental assistant or licensed dental hygienist from taking impressions for dental study casts under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist present on the premises.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 56-636.32; 1968 (55) 2502; 1986 Act No. 363, Section 15.
SC Code § 40-15-330 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 15 - Dentists, Dental Hygienists, And Dental Technicians|Section 40-15-330. Return of appliance upon completion of dental technological work; retention of work authorization.

 Upon completion of the dental technological work, the appliance shall be returned to the dentist by whom ordered or his office, the name or number of the written work authorization accompanying the invoice. Each work authorization or copy thereof shall be retained and filed by the person doing the dental technological work for a period of at least three years. The work authorization or copy thereof shall be available for inspection by the board, or its duly authorized agents, on the premises during such period.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 56-636.33; 1968 (55) 2502.
SC Code § 40-15-340 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 15 - Dentists, Dental Hygienists, And Dental Technicians|Section 40-15-340. Penalties for violations relating to work authorizations and for accepting dental technological work from general public.

 (A) A person violating the provisions of this chapter relating to work authorizations is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not more than one thousand dollars or imprisoned not more than six months or both. Each day a violation occurs constitutes a separate offense.  (B) A person, other than a licensed dentist, who accepts dental technological work from the general public is considered to be practicing dentistry without a license and is subject to the penalties provided for in this chapter.  (C) The provisions of this chapter relating to work authorizations have no application where dental technological work is performed by or under the direction and control of a licensed dentist and on the licensed dentist's premises.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 56-636.34; 1968 (55) 2502; 1996 Act No. 295, Section 4.
SC Code § 40-15-360 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 15 - Dentists, Dental Hygienists, And Dental Technicians|Section 40-15-360. Pharmacists permitted to fill prescriptions of licensed dentists.

 Licensed pharmacists of this State may fill prescriptions of licensed dentists in this State for any drug to be used in dental practice.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 56-636.36; 1952 Code Section 56-502; 1942 Code Section 5219; 1932 Code Section 5219; 1922 (32) 844; 1968 (55) 2502.
SC Code § 40-15-370 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 15 - Dentists, Dental Hygienists, And Dental Technicians|Section 40-15-370. Injunctions; Office of Attorney General as representative of board.

 The board may, in its own name, maintain a suit for an injunction against any person violating any provision of this chapter. The suit shall be commenced and prosecuted before an administrative law judge as provided under Article 5 of Chapter 23 of Title 1 in the same manner as other suits in equity. An injunction may be issued without proof of actual damage sustained by any person. An injunction shall not relieve a person from criminal prosecution for violation of any provision of this chapter. The Office of the Attorney General of South Carolina shall, if requested by the board, represent the board in connection with legal proceedings undertaken pursuant to this chapter.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 56-636.37; 1968 (55) 2502; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 886.
SC Code § 40-15-380 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 15 - Dentists, Dental Hygienists, And Dental Technicians|Section 40-15-380. Jurisdiction of Administrative Law Court to enjoin violators of chapter.

 An administrative law judge as provided under Article 5 of Chapter 23 of Title 1 of this State is hereby vested with jurisdiction and power to enjoin any person violating this chapter in a proceeding brought by the board or by any citizen of this State.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 56-636.38; 1968 (55) 2502; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 887.
SC Code § 40-15-420 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 15 - Dentists, Dental Hygienists, And Dental Technicians|Section 40-15-420. Staff must be certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the basic life support level; training; continuing education.

 (A) All dental staff who provide direct, hands-on patient care must be certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the basic life support level by a board-approved training course. The certification must have been received in the immediately preceding two years.  (B) The operating dentist shall provide training for staff with hands-on patient care commensurate with the level and mode of sedation administered. This training must be documented and available for inspection by the department upon request.  (C) The dentist must include four hours in pharmacology, anesthesia, emergency medicine, or sedation every two years as part of the continuing educational requirements of this chapter.  HISTORY: 2014 Act No. 222 (S.1036), Section 2, eff January 1, 2015.
SC Code § 40-15-430 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 15 - Dentists, Dental Hygienists, And Dental Technicians|Section 40-15-430. Presence of trained personnel required; recovery and discharge.

 (A) For minimal sedation and moderate sedation, at least one person trained in Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers must be present in addition to the dentist.  (B) For deep sedation/general anesthesia, at least two support personnel adequately trained in Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers must be present in addition to the dentist. If the same individual administering the deep sedation/general anesthesia is performing the dental procedure, one of the additional appropriately trained team members must be designated for patient monitoring.  (C) During recovery and discharge the dentist must determine and document whether the patient:  (1) has stable vital signs, is mentally alert, and has stable levels of oxygenation, ventilation, circulation, and temperature;  (2) has a minimum of one adequately trained support personnel who must be present with the patient;  (3) is fully recovered from anesthetic drugs before discharged to the care of a responsible adult available to provide assisted care to the patient;  (4) support personnel assists the patient into the vehicle transporting him from the facility; and  (5) written postoperative instructions are given to and are reviewed with the patient and the adult responsible for the patient.  HISTORY: 2014 Act No. 222 (S.1036), Section 2, eff January 1, 2015.
SC Code § 40-15-440 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 15 - Dentists, Dental Hygienists, And Dental Technicians|Section 40-15-440. Written notification of changes.

 A dentist shall give written notice to the board at least thirty days before he may relocate, add to, or significantly change a facility where procedures under this chapter are performed.  HISTORY: 2014 Act No. 222 (S.1036), Section 2, eff January 1, 2015.
SC Code § 40-15-450 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 15 - Dentists, Dental Hygienists, And Dental Technicians|Section 40-15-450. Patient records; health records.

 (A) A dentist shall:  (1) maintain timely, legible, accurate, and complete patient records; and  (2) timely provide these records to the patient, another dentist, or a designated medical professional in response to a lawful request for the records by the patient or his legal representative or designee.  (B) A dental practice must have a procedure for initiating and maintaining a health record for every patient evaluated or treated. For procedures requiring patient consent, there must be an informed consent documented in the patient record.  (C) The health record of a patient required under subsection (B) must include appropriate information to:  (1) identify the patient, support the diagnosis, and justify the treatment;  (2) identify the procedure code or suitable narrative description of the procedure; and  (3) document the outcome and required follow-up care.  (D) If moderate sedation or deep sedation/general anesthesia is provided, the health record of a patient also must include documentation of:  (1) patient weight;  (2) type of anesthesia used;  (3) type and dosage of drugs administered, if any;  (4) fluid administered, if any;  (5) a record of vital signs monitoring;  (6) patient level of consciousness during the procedure;  (7) duration of the procedure;  (8) complications related to the procedure or anesthesia, if any; and  (9) time-oriented anesthesia record.  HISTORY: 2014 Act No. 222 (S.1036), Section 2, eff January 1, 2015.
SC Code § 40-18-20 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 18 - Private Security And Investigation Agencies|Section 40-18-20. Definitions.

 As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the term:  (A) "Private investigation business" means engaging in business or accepting employment to obtain or furnish information with reference to the:  (1) identity, habits, conduct, business, occupation, honesty, integrity, credibility, knowledge, trustworthiness, efficiency, loyalty, activity, movement, whereabouts, affiliations, associations, transactions, acts, reputation, or character of a person;  (2) location, disposition, or recovery of lost or stolen property;  (3) cause or responsibility for fires, libels, losses, accidents, damage, or injury to persons or property; or  (4) securing of evidence to be used in a criminal or civil proceeding, or before a board, an administrative agency, an officer, or investigating committee.  (B) "Security business" means the provision of personnel whose duties include watching over, protecting, or defending people or property against intrusion, damage, injury, or loss, and specifically includes, but is not limited to, the following authorities or responsibilities: to allow or refuse access to property or certain areas of property; detect, prevent, or report entry by unauthorized persons; observe for and react to hazards or hazardous situations; observe for and react to violations of law or policy; observe for and react to emergencies; observe for and react to thefts or other incidents; apprehend or report intruders or trespassers; and maintain order or discipline.  (1) "Contract security business" means engaging in the security business by providing private patrol, watchman, guard, security, or bodyguard service for a fee.  (2) "Proprietary security business" means employing security officers who are assigned to security duties on the employer's property.  (C) "Security officer" means a person who provides security service by performing any security function, as detailed in this chapter.  (D) "SLED" means the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division.  (E) "Uniform" means clothing displaying a badge, emblem, insignia, indicia, or print identifying the wearer as a security officer.  HISTORY: 2000 Act No. 372, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-18-30 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 18 - Private Security And Investigation Agencies|Section 40-18-30. Powers and duties of South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED).

 (A) The Chief of SLED has the following powers and duties as they relate to the practice of security businesses:  (1) to determine the qualifications of applicants for licenses or registration under this chapter;  (2) to promulgate regulations necessary to carry out this chapter;  (3) to investigate alleged violations of this chapter and regulations promulgated by SLED;  (4) to establish and enforce standards governing the safety and conduct of persons licensed and registered under this chapter;  (5) to provide, with the advice and consent of the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy, for the curriculum, training, and certification of training officers, and to approve the curriculum utilized by licensees for the training of their security officers to ensure that security officers have the requisite knowledge and skills necessary to carry out their duties in the private security business. The fee for the training of security company training officers must be determined by the designated training facility and be retained by the facility to defray the costs of conducting the training; and  (6) to certify and register company training officers.  (B) The Chief of SLED has the following powers and duties as they relate to the practice of private investigation businesses:  (1) to determine the eligibility of applicants for licenses and registration under this chapter;  (2) to investigate alleged violations of this chapter and regulations promulgated by SLED;  (3) to promulgate regulations necessary to carry out this chapter; and  (4) to require training necessary to provide for competent delivery of services to the public;  (C) SLED must keep a record of all information received from other states and the United States Department of Justice pertaining to criminal identification systems. SLED must cooperate with other jurisdictions in criminal identification.  (D) Fingerprint cards submitted to SLED pursuant to Sections 40-18-50, 40-18-60, 40-18-70, and 40-18-100 must be submitted by SLED to the Federal Bureau of Investigation to facilitate a national criminal records check of the applicant.  HISTORY: 2000 Act No. 372, Section 1; 2002 Act No. 339, Section 31; 2006 Act No. 317, Section 6; 2008 Act No. 335, Section 11.
SC Code § 40-18-40 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 18 - Private Security And Investigation Agencies|Section 40-18-40. Licenses to operate security or private investigation business; transferability; surrender on termination of business or change of ownership.

 Licenses to operate security or private investigation businesses are the property of SLED and are not transferable. Licenses must be surrendered immediately to SLED upon the termination of a business or upon a change of ownership, possession, or control of a corporation or business entity. The transfer of twenty-five percent or more of corporate stock is considered a change in ownership.  HISTORY: 2000 Act No. 372, Section 1.