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NV Rev Stat § 631.079 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 631 - Dentistry, Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy|NRS 631.079 - "Moderate sedation" defined.

Moderate sedation means a drug-induced depressed level of consciousness, produced by a pharmacologic or nonpharmacologic method or a combination thereof, during which:  1. The patient retains the ability to respond purposefully to verbal commands, either alone or accompanied by light tactile stimulation;  2. Spontaneous ventilation is adequate and no interventions are required to maintain a patent airway; and  3. Cardiovascular function is usually maintained.  (Added to NRS by 2001, 2691; A 2015, 3874) — (Substituted in revision for NRS 631.025)
NV Rev Stat § 631.085 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 631 - Dentistry, Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy|NRS 631.085 - "Preponderance of the evidence" defined.

Preponderance of the evidence has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 233B.0375.  (Added to NRS by 2015, 712)
NV Rev Stat § 631.095 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 631 - Dentistry, Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy|NRS 631.095 - "Professional incompetence" defined.

Professional incompetence means lack of ability safely and skillfully to practice dentistry, or to practice one or more specified branches of dentistry, arising from:  1. Lack of knowledge or training;  2. Impaired physical or mental capability of the dentist;  3. Indulgence in the use of alcohol or any controlled substance; or  4. Any other sole or contributing cause.  (Added to NRS by 1983, 1106)
NV Rev Stat § 631.100 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 631 - Dentistry, Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy|NRS 631.100 - "Renewal certificate" defined.

Renewal certificate means the certificate of renewal of a license issued by the Board.  [Part 2:152:1951] — (NRS A 1967, 865; 1981, 1972; 1983, 1112)
NV Rev Stat § 631.105 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 631 - Dentistry, Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy|NRS 631.105 - "Supervision by a dentist" defined.

Supervision by a dentist means that a dentist is:  1. Physically present in the office where the procedures to be supervised are being performed, while these procedures are being performed; and  2. Capable of responding immediately if any emergency should arise.  (Added to NRS by 1987, 857)
NV Rev Stat § 631.115 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 631 - Dentistry, Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy|NRS 631.115 - Applicability of chapter. [Effective through December 31, 2019.]

Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2 of NRS 631.317, this chapter does not apply to:  1. A legally qualified physician or surgeon unless he or she practices dentistry as a specialty.  2. A dentist or dental hygienist of the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Public Health Service, Coast Guard or Department of Veterans Affairs in the discharge of his or her official duties, including, without limitation, providing medical care in a hospital in accordance with an agreement entered into pursuant to NRS 449.2455.  [13:152:1951] — (NRS A 1971, 537; 1987, 861; 1995, 1097; 2009, 820) — (Substituted in revision for NRS 631.390)
NV Rev Stat § 631.115 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 631 - Dentistry, Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy|NRS 631.115 - Applicability of chapter. [Effective January 1, 2020.]

Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2 of NRS 631.317, this chapter does not apply to:  1. A legally qualified physician or surgeon unless he or she practices dentistry as a specialty.  2. A dentist, dental hygienist or dental therapist of the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Public Health Service, Coast Guard or Department of Veterans Affairs in the discharge of his or her official duties, including, without limitation, providing medical care in a hospital in accordance with an agreement entered into pursuant to NRS 449.2455.  [13:152:1951] — (NRS A 1971, 537; 1987, 861; 1995, 1097; 2009, 820, effective January 1, 2020)
NV Rev Stat § 631.120 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 631 - Dentistry, Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy|NRS 631.120 - Creation.

The Board of Dental Examiners of Nevada, consisting of 11 members appointed by the Governor, is hereby created.  [Part 4:152:1951; A 1953, 363] — (NRS A 1977, 1250; 1981, 1972; 2003, 519)
NV Rev Stat § 631.130 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 631 - Dentistry, Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy|NRS 631.130 - Qualifications of members. [Effective through December 31, 2019.]

The Governor shall appoint:  1. Six members who are graduates of accredited dental schools or colleges, are residents of Nevada and have ethically engaged in the practice of dentistry in Nevada for a period of at least 5 years.  2. One member who has resided in Nevada for at least 5 years and who represents the interests of persons or agencies that regularly provide health care to patients who are indigent, uninsured or unable to afford health care. This member may be licensed under the provisions of this chapter.  3. Three members who:  (a) Are graduates of accredited schools or colleges of dental hygiene;  (b) Are residents of Nevada; and  (c) Have been actively engaged in the practice of dental hygiene in Nevada for a period of at least 5 years before their appointment to the Board.  4. One member who is a representative of the general public. This member must not be:  (a) A dentist or a dental hygienist; or  (b) The spouse or the parent or child, by blood, marriage or adoption, of a dentist or a dental hygienist.  [Part 4:152:1951; A 1953, 363] — (NRS A 1971, 533; 1977, 1250; 1981, 1972; 1983, 1112; 1989, 52; 1995, 275; 2003, 519, 1190; 2005, 271)
NV Rev Stat § 631.130 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 631 - Dentistry, Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy|NRS 631.130 - Qualifications of members. [Effective January 1, 2020.]

The Governor shall appoint:  1. Six members who are graduates of accredited dental schools or colleges, are residents of Nevada and have ethically engaged in the practice of dentistry in Nevada for a period of at least 5 years.  2. One member who has resided in Nevada for at least 5 years and who represents the interests of persons or agencies that regularly provide health care to patients who are indigent, uninsured or unable to afford health care. This member may be licensed under the provisions of this chapter.  3. Three members who:  (a) Are graduates of accredited schools or colleges of dental hygiene or dental therapy;  (b) Are residents of Nevada; and  (c) Have been actively engaged in the practice of dental hygiene or dental therapy in Nevada for a period of at least 5 years before their appointment to the Board.  4. One member who is a representative of the general public. This member must not be:  (a) A dentist, dental hygienist or dental therapist; or  (b) The spouse or the parent or child, by blood, marriage or adoption, of a dentist, dental hygienist or dental therapist.  [Part 4:152:1951; A 1953, 363] — (NRS A 1971, 533; 1977, 1250; 1981, 1972; 1983, 1112; 1989, 52; 1995, 275; 2003, 519, 1190; 2005, 271; 2019, 3204, effective January 1, 2020)
NV Rev Stat § 631.140 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 631 - Dentistry, Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy|NRS 631.140 - Appointment of members from particular areas of State. [Effective through December 31, 2019.]

  1. The six members of the Board who are dentists, the member of the Board who represents the interests of persons or agencies that regularly provide health care to patients who are indigent, uninsured or unable to afford health care, and the member of the Board who is a representative of the general public must be appointed from areas of the State as follows:  (a) Three of those members must be from Carson City, Douglas County or Washoe County.  (b) Four of those members must be from Clark County.  (c) One of those members may be from any county of the State.  2. The three members of the Board who are dental hygienists must be appointed from areas of the State as follows:  (a) One of those members must be from Carson City, Douglas County or Washoe County.  (b) One of those members must be from Clark County.  (c) One of those members may be from any county of the State.  [Part 4:152:1951; A 1953, 363] — (NRS A 1957, 343; 1971, 533; 1977, 1251; 1979, 87; 1981, 1973; 2003, 520, 1191)
NV Rev Stat § 631.140 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 631 - Dentistry, Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy|NRS 631.140 - Appointment of members from particular areas of State. [Effective January 1, 2020.]

  1. The six members of the Board who are dentists, the member of the Board who represents the interests of persons or agencies that regularly provide health care to patients who are indigent, uninsured or unable to afford health care, and the member of the Board who is a representative of the general public must be appointed from areas of the State as follows:  (a) Three of those members must be from Carson City, Douglas County or Washoe County.  (b) Four of those members must be from Clark County.  (c) One of those members may be from any county of the State.  2. The three members of the Board who are dental hygienists or dental therapists must be appointed from areas of the State as follows:  (a) One of those members must be from Carson City, Douglas County or Washoe County.  (b) One of those members must be from Clark County.  (c) One of those members may be from any county of the State.  [Part 4:152:1951; A 1953, 363] — (NRS A 1957, 343; 1971, 533; 1977, 1251; 1979, 87; 1981, 1973; 2003, 520, 1191; 2019, 3204, effective January 1, 2020)
NV Rev Stat § 631.150 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 631 - Dentistry, Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy|NRS 631.150 - Grounds for removal of member from office.

The Governor shall remove from office any member of the Board for:  1. Continued neglect of duty.  2. Incompetency.  3. Dishonorable or unprofessional conduct as defined in this chapter.  [Part 4:152:1951; A 1953, 363]
NV Rev Stat § 631.160 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 631 - Dentistry, Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy|NRS 631.160 - Officers and Executive Director.

  1. At the first regular meeting of each year, the Board shall elect from its membership one of its members as President and one of its members as Secretary-Treasurer, each of whom shall hold office for 1 year and until a successor is elected and qualified.  2. The Board shall define the duties of the President, the Secretary-Treasurer and the Executive Director.  3. The Executive Director shall receive such compensation as determined by the Board, and the Board shall fix the amount of the bond to be furnished by the Secretary-Treasurer and the Executive Director.  [Part 4:152:1951; A 1953, 363] — (NRS A 1995, 275)
NV Rev Stat § 631.170 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 631 - Dentistry, Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy|NRS 631.170 - Examination of applicants; restriction on participation in grading examinations; meetings; quorum. [Effective through December 31, 2019.]

  1. The Board shall meet whenever necessary to examine applicants. The dates of the examinations must be fixed by the Board. The Board may conduct examinations outside this State, and for this purpose may use the facilities of dental colleges.  2. The members who are dental hygienists may vote on all matters but may not participate in grading any clinical examinations required by NRS 631.240 for the licensing of dentists. If a member is not licensed under the provisions of this chapter, the member shall not participate in grading any examination required by the Board.  3. The Board may also meet at such other times and places and for such other purposes as it may deem proper.  4. A quorum consists of five members who are dentists and two members who are dental hygienists.  [Part 4:152:1951; A 1953, 363] — (NRS A 1957, 343; 1963, 82; 1981, 1973; 1983, 1113; 1987, 857; 2003, 520; 2007, 505)
NV Rev Stat § 631.170 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 631 - Dentistry, Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy|NRS 631.170 - Examination of applicants; restriction on participation in grading examinations; meetings; quorum. [Effective January 1, 2020.]

  1. The Board shall meet whenever necessary to examine applicants. The dates of the examinations must be fixed by the Board. The Board may conduct examinations outside this State, and for this purpose may use the facilities of dental colleges.  2. The members who are dental hygienists or dental therapists may vote on all matters but may not participate in grading any clinical examinations required by NRS 631.240 for the licensing of dentists. If a member is not licensed under the provisions of this chapter, the member shall not participate in grading any examination required by the Board.  3. The Board may also meet at such other times and places and for such other purposes as it may deem proper.  4. A quorum consists of five members who are dentists and two members who are dental hygienists or dental therapists.  [Part 4:152:1951; A 1953, 363] — (NRS A 1957, 343; 1963, 82; 1981, 1973; 1983, 1113; 1987, 857; 2003, 520; 2007, 505; 2019, 3204, effective January 1, 2020)
NV Rev Stat § 631.175 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 631 - Dentistry, Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy|NRS 631.175 - Liability of person retained by Board to judge qualifications of applicant for licensure.

The liability of any person retained as an independent contractor by the Board to judge the qualifications of an applicant for licensure by the Board is limited to the same extent as is provided in NRS 41.035 for a member of the Board.  (Added to NRS by 1985, 1892)
NV Rev Stat § 631.180 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 631 - Dentistry, Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy|NRS 631.180 - Salary of members; per diem allowance and travel expenses of members and employees; deposit and expenditure of fees.

  1. Each member of the Board is entitled to receive:  (a) A salary of not more than $150 per day as fixed by the Board, while engaged in the business of the Board; and  (b) A per diem allowance and travel expenses at a rate fixed by the Board, while engaged in the business of the Board. The rate must not exceed the rate provided for state officers and employees generally.  2. While engaged in the business of the Board, each employee of the Board is entitled to receive a per diem allowance and travel expenses at a rate fixed by the Board. The rate must not exceed the rate provided for state officers and employees generally.  3. The Board shall deposit in banks, credit unions, savings and loan associations or savings banks in this State all fees which it receives.  4. All expenses of the Board must be paid from the fees received by the Board, and no part thereof may be paid from the State General Fund.  [Part 4:152:1951; A 1953, 363] — (NRS A 1963, 149; 1975, 303; 1981, 1973; 1985, 444; 1989, 1697; 1999, 1531; 2007, 2944)
NV Rev Stat § 631.190 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 631 - Dentistry, Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy|NRS 631.190 - Powers and duties. [Effective through December 31, 2019.]

In addition to the powers and duties provided in this chapter, the Board shall:  1. Adopt rules and regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter.  2. Appoint such committees, review panels, examiners, officers, employees, agents, attorneys, investigators and other professional consultants and define their duties and incur such expense as it may deem proper or necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter, the expense to be paid as provided in this chapter.  3. Fix the time and place for and conduct examinations for the granting of licenses to practice dentistry and dental hygiene.  4. Examine applicants for licenses to practice dentistry and dental hygiene.  5. Collect and apply fees as provided in this chapter.  6. Keep a register of all dentists and dental hygienists licensed in this State, together with their addresses, license numbers and renewal certificate numbers.  7. Have and use a common seal.  8. Keep such records as may be necessary to report the acts and proceedings of the Board. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 631.368, the records must be open to public inspection.  9. Maintain offices in as many localities in the State as it finds necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter.  10. Have discretion to examine work authorizations in dental offices or dental laboratories.  [Part 4:152:1951; A 1953, 363] — (NRS A 1963, 150; 1967, 865; 1993, 2743; 2009, 3002; 2017, 989, 2848)
NV Rev Stat § 631.190 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 631 - Dentistry, Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy|NRS 631.190 - Powers and duties. [Effective January 1, 2020.]

In addition to the powers and duties provided in this chapter, the Board shall:  1. Adopt rules and regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter.  2. Appoint such committees, review panels, examiners, officers, employees, agents, attorneys, investigators and other professional consultants and define their duties and incur such expense as it may deem proper or necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter, the expense to be paid as provided in this chapter.  3. Fix the time and place for and conduct examinations for the granting of licenses to practice dentistry, dental hygiene and dental therapy.  4. Examine applicants for licenses to practice dentistry, dental hygiene and dental therapy.  5. Collect and apply fees as provided in this chapter.  6. Keep a register of all dentists, dental hygienists and dental therapists licensed in this State, together with their addresses, license numbers and renewal certificate numbers.  7. Have and use a common seal.  8. Keep such records as may be necessary to report the acts and proceedings of the Board. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 631.368, the records must be open to public inspection.  9. Maintain offices in as many localities in the State as it finds necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter.  10. Have discretion to examine work authorizations in dental offices or dental laboratories.  [Part 4:152:1951; A 1953, 363] — (NRS A 1963, 150; 1967, 865; 1993, 2743; 2009, 3002; 2017, 989, 2848; 2019, 3205, effective January 1, 2020)
NV Rev Stat § 631.195 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 631 - Dentistry, Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy|NRS 631.195 - Fiscal year.

The Board shall operate on the basis of a fiscal year commencing on July 1 and terminating on June 30.  (Added to NRS by 1963, 149)
NV Rev Stat § 631.205 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 631 - Dentistry, Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy|NRS 631.205 - Creation; membership; powers and duties. [Effective through December 31, 2019.]

  1. The Committee on Dental Hygiene is hereby created.  2. The Committee consists of:  (a) The members of the Board who are dental hygienists; and  (b) One dentist who is a member of the Board and who has supervised a dental hygienist for at least 3 years immediately preceding his or her appointment to the Committee by the Board.  3. The Committee:  (a) May accept recommendations from dental hygienists, dentists and the general public and may meet to review such recommendations.  (b) May make recommendations to the Board concerning:  (1) The practice of dental hygiene; and  (2) The licensing of dental hygienists, including, without limitation, requirements relating to the education, examination and discipline of dental hygienists.  (c) Shall carry out any duties the Board may assign to the Committee.  (Added to NRS by 2003, 519)
NV Rev Stat § 631.205 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 631 - Dentistry, Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy|NRS 631.205 - Creation; membership; powers and duties. [Effective January 1, 2020.]

  1. The Committee on Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy is hereby created.  2. The Committee consists of:  (a) The members of the Board who are dental hygienists or dental therapists; and  (b) One dentist who is a member of the Board and who has supervised a dental hygienist or dental therapist for at least 3 years immediately preceding his or her appointment to the Committee by the Board.  3. The Committee:  (a) May accept recommendations from dental hygienists, dental therapists, dentists and the general public and may meet to review such recommendations.  (b) May make recommendations to the Board concerning:  (1) The practice of dental hygiene and dental therapy; and  (2) The licensing of dental hygienists and dental therapists, including, without limitation, requirements relating to the education, examination and discipline of dental hygienists and dental therapists.  (c) Shall carry out any duties the Board may assign to the Committee.  (Added to NRS by 2003, 519; A 2019, 3205, effective January 1, 2020)
NV Rev Stat § 631.220 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 631 - Dentistry, Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy|NRS 631.220 - Application for license: Filing; contents; approval or rejection without Board review; regulations. [Effective through December 31, 2019.]

  1. Every applicant for a license to practice dental hygiene or dentistry, or any of its special branches, must:  (a) File an application with the Board.  (b) Accompany the application with a recent photograph of the applicant together with the required fee and such other documentation as the Board may require by regulation.  (c) Submit with the application a complete set of fingerprints and written permission authorizing the Board to forward the fingerprints to the Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal History for submission to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for its report.  (d) If the applicant is required to take an examination pursuant to NRS 631.240 or 631.300, submit with the application proof satisfactory that the applicant passed the examination.  2. An application must include all information required to complete the application.  3. The Secretary-Treasurer may, in accordance with regulations adopted by the Board and if the Secretary-Treasurer determines that an application is:  (a) Sufficient, advise the Executive Director of the sufficiency of the application. Upon the advice of the Secretary-Treasurer, the Executive Director may issue a license to the applicant without further review by the Board.  (b) Insufficient, reject the application by sending written notice of the rejection to the applicant.  [Part 5:152:1951] — (NRS A 1967, 865; 1987, 858; 1989, 1739; 1995, 276; 1997, 2124; 2003, 2860; 2005, 2717, 2807; 2007, 505; 2015, 3875)