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NV Rev Stat § 631.313 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 631 - Dentistry, Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy|NRS 631.313 - Assignment of dental hygienist, dental therapist, dental assistant or other person to perform certain intraoral tasks under certain circumstances; exceptions; administration of local anesthesia or nitrous oxide by dental hygienist. [Effective January 1, 2020.]

  1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 454.217 and 629.086, a licensed dentist may assign to a person in his or her employ who is a dental hygienist, dental therapist, dental assistant or other person directly or indirectly involved in the provision of dental care only such intraoral tasks as may be permitted by a regulation of the Board or by the provisions of this chapter.  2. The performance of these tasks must be:  (a) If performed by a dental assistant or a person, other than a dental hygienist or dental therapist, who is directly or indirectly involved in the provision of dental care, under the supervision of the licensed dentist who made the assignment.  (b) If performed by a dental hygienist or dental therapist, authorized by the licensed dentist of the patient for whom the tasks will be performed, except as otherwise provided in NRS 631.287.  3. No such assignment is permitted that requires:  (a) The diagnosis, treatment planning, prescribing of drugs or medicaments, or authorizing the use of restorative, prosthodontic or orthodontic appliances.  (b) Surgery on hard or soft tissues within the oral cavity or any other intraoral procedure that may contribute to or result in an irremediable alteration of the oral anatomy.  (c) The administration of general anesthesia, minimal sedation, moderate sedation or deep sedation except as otherwise authorized by regulations adopted by the Board.  (d) The performance of a task outside the authorized scope of practice of the employee who is being assigned the task.  4. A dental hygienist may, pursuant to regulations adopted by the Board, administer local anesthesia or nitrous oxide in a health care facility, as defined in NRS 162A.740, if:  (a) The dental hygienist is so authorized by the licensed dentist of the patient to whom the local anesthesia or nitrous oxide is administered; and  (b) The health care facility has licensed medical personnel and necessary emergency supplies and equipment available when the local anesthesia or nitrous oxide is administered.  (Added to NRS by 1971, 531; A 1981, 1975; 1983, 1114; 1987, 859; 1995, 216; 2001, 2694; 2009, 212; 2015, 3877; 2017, 1256; 2019, 3214, effective January 1, 2020)
NV Rev Stat § 631.317 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 631 - Dentistry, Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy|NRS 631.317 - Regulations concerning intraoral tasks and other practices. [Effective through December 31, 2019.]

The Board shall adopt rules or regulations:  1. Specifying the intraoral tasks that may be assigned by a licensed dentist to a dental hygienist or dental assistant in his or her employ or that may be performed by a dental hygienist engaged in school health activities or employed by a public health agency.  2. Governing the practice of dentists and dental hygienists in full-time employment with the State of Nevada.  (Added to NRS by 1971, 531)
NV Rev Stat § 631.317 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 631 - Dentistry, Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy|NRS 631.317 - Regulations concerning intraoral tasks and other practices. [Effective January 1, 2020.]

The Board shall adopt rules or regulations:  1. Specifying the intraoral tasks that may be assigned by a licensed dentist to a dental hygienist, dental therapist or dental assistant in his or her employ or that may be performed by a dental hygienist or dental therapist engaged in school health activities or employed by a public health agency.  2. Governing the practice of dentists, dental hygienists and dental therapists in full-time employment with the State of Nevada.  (Added to NRS by 1971, 531; A 2019, 3214, effective January 1, 2020)
NV Rev Stat § 631.330 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 631 - Dentistry, Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy|NRS 631.330 - Renewal of license: Requirements; issuance of renewal certificate; reinstatement. [Effective through December 31, 2019.]

  1. Licenses issued pursuant to NRS 631.271, 631.2715 and 631.275 must be renewed annually. All other licenses must be renewed biennially.  2. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 631.271, 631.2715 and 631.275:  (a) Each holder of a license to practice dentistry or dental hygiene must, upon:  (1) Payment of the required fee;  (2) Submission of proof of completion of the required continuing education; and  (3) Submission of all information required to complete the renewal,  be granted a renewal certificate which will authorize continuation of the practice for 2 years.  (b) A licensee must comply with the provisions of this subsection and subsection 1 on or before June 30. Failure to comply with those provisions by June 30 every 2 years automatically suspends the license, and it may be reinstated only upon payment of the fee for reinstatement and compliance with the requirements of this subsection.  3. If a license suspended pursuant to this section is not reinstated within 12 months after suspension, it is automatically revoked.  [Part 4:152:1951; A 1953, 363] + [8:152:1951] — (NRS A 1957, 343; 1967, 866; 1981, 1976; 1985, 381; 1997, 2124; 1999, 1656, 2849; 2005, 285, 2722, 2807; 2009, 1528)
NV Rev Stat § 631.330 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 631 - Dentistry, Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy|NRS 631.330 - Renewal of license: Requirements; issuance of renewal certificate; automatic suspension or revocation; reinstatement. [Effective January 1, 2020.]

  1. Licenses issued pursuant to NRS 631.271, 631.2715 and 631.275 must be renewed annually. All other licenses must be renewed biennially.  2. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 631.271, 631.2715 and 631.275:  (a) Each holder of a license to practice dentistry, dental hygiene or dental therapy must, upon:  (1) Payment of the required fee;  (2) Submission of proof of completion of the required continuing education; and  (3) Submission of all information required to complete the renewal,  be granted a renewal certificate which will authorize continuation of the practice for 2 years.  (b) A licensee must comply with the provisions of this subsection and subsection 1 on or before June 30. Failure to comply with those provisions by June 30 every 2 years automatically suspends the license, and it may be reinstated only upon payment of the fee for reinstatement and compliance with the requirements of this subsection.  3. If a license suspended pursuant to this section is not reinstated within 12 months after suspension, it is automatically revoked.  [Part 4:152:1951; A 1953, 363] + [8:152:1951] — (NRS A 1957, 343; 1967, 866; 1981, 1976; 1985, 381; 1997, 2124; 1999, 1656, 2849; 2005, 285, 2722, 2807; 2009, 1528; 2019, 3214, effective January 1, 2020)
NV Rev Stat § 631.335 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 631 - Dentistry, Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy|NRS 631.335 - Inactive or other nonpracticing status of license; reinstatement.

  1. The license of a person who does not actively practice in this State for 1 year automatically reverts to inactive status at the time the license renewal fee is next payable. If a person whose license has reverted to inactive status:  (a) Continues to practice actively outside this State, the license may be reinstated to active status by the Secretary-Treasurer if the person pays the required reinstatement fee and complies with the conditions prescribed by the regulations of the Board.  (b) Does not continue to practice, the license may be reinstated to active status only upon the motion of the Board, submission of the required reinstatement fee and proof of continuing education, and compliance with the conditions prescribed by the regulations of the Board.  2. A licensee who has a disability and cannot practice, or who is retired must be issued a license which reflects that status when the fee to renew the license is next payable. The license may be reinstated to active status only upon the motion of the Board, submission of the required reinstatement fee and proof of continuing education, and compliance with the conditions prescribed by the regulations of the Board.  (Added to NRS by 1981, 1974; A 1985, 381; 1989, 1740; 1995, 277; 1999, 1656, 2849)
NV Rev Stat § 631.340 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 631 - Dentistry, Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy|NRS 631.340 - Restoration of license. [Effective through December 31, 2019.]

  1. Any person who has obtained from the Board a license certificate to practice dental hygiene or dentistry or any special branch of dentistry in this State, and who fails to obtain a renewal certificate, must, before resuming the practice in which he or she was licensed, make application to the Secretary-Treasurer, under such rules as the Board may prescribe, for the restoration of the license to practice.  2. Upon application being made, the Secretary-Treasurer shall determine whether the applicant possesses the qualifications prescribed for the granting of a license to practice in his or her particular profession, and whether the applicant continues to possess a good moral character and is not otherwise disqualified to practice in this State. If the Secretary-Treasurer so determines, the Secretary-Treasurer shall thereupon issue the license, and thereafter the person may make application annually for a renewal certificate, as provided in this chapter.  [9:152:1951] — (NRS A 1967, 867; 1981, 1976; 1995, 278)
NV Rev Stat § 631.340 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 631 - Dentistry, Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy|NRS 631.340 - Restoration of license. [Effective January 1, 2020.]

  1. Any person who has obtained from the Board a license certificate to practice dental hygiene, dental therapy or dentistry or any special branch of dentistry in this State, and who fails to obtain a renewal certificate, must, before resuming the practice in which he or she was licensed, make application to the Secretary-Treasurer, under such rules as the Board may prescribe, for the restoration of the license to practice.  2. Upon application being made, the Secretary-Treasurer shall determine whether the applicant possesses the qualifications prescribed for the granting of a license to practice in his or her particular profession, and whether the applicant continues to possess a good moral character and is not otherwise disqualified to practice in this State. If the Secretary-Treasurer so determines, the Secretary-Treasurer shall thereupon issue the license, and thereafter the person may make application annually for a renewal certificate, as provided in this chapter.  [9:152:1951] — (NRS A 1967, 867; 1981, 1976; 1995, 278; 2019, 3215, effective January 1, 2020)
NV Rev Stat § 631.342 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 631 - Dentistry, Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy|NRS 631.342 - Continuing education: Required courses; regulations. [Effective through December 31, 2019.]

  1. The Board shall adopt regulations concerning continuing education in dentistry and dental hygiene. The regulations must include:  (a) The number of hours of credit required annually;  (b) The criteria used to accredit each course; and  (c) The requirements for submission of proof of attendance at courses.  2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, as part of continuing education, each licensee must complete a course of instruction, within 2 years after initial licensure, relating to the medical consequences of an act of terrorism that involves the use of a weapon of mass destruction. The course must provide at least 4 hours of instruction that includes instruction in the following subjects:  (a) An overview of acts of terrorism and weapons of mass destruction;  (b) Personal protective equipment required for acts of terrorism;  (c) Common symptoms and methods of treatment associated with exposure to, or injuries caused by, chemical, biological, radioactive and nuclear agents;  (d) Syndromic surveillance and reporting procedures for acts of terrorism that involve biological agents; and  (e) An overview of the information available on, and the use of, the Health Alert Network.  3. Instead of the course described in subsection 2, a licensee may complete:  (a) A course in Basic Disaster Life Support or a course in Core Disaster Life Support if the course is offered by a provider of continuing education accredited by the National Disaster Life Support Foundation; or  (b) Any other course that the Board determines to be the equivalent of a course specified in paragraph (a).  4. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections 2 and 3, the Board may determine whether to include in a program of continuing education additional courses of instruction relating to the medical consequences of an act of terrorism that involves the use of a weapon of mass destruction.  5. As used in this section:  (a) "Act of terrorism" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 202.4415.  (b) "Biological agent" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 202.442.  (c) "Chemical agent" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 202.4425.  (d) "Radioactive agent" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 202.4437.  (e) "Weapon of mass destruction" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 202.4445.  (Added to NRS by 1985, 379; A 2003, 2956; 2009, 301)
NV Rev Stat § 631.342 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 631 - Dentistry, Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy|NRS 631.342 - Continuing education: Required courses; regulations. [Effective January 1, 2020.]

  1. The Board shall adopt regulations concerning continuing education in dentistry, dental hygiene and dental therapy. The regulations must include:  (a) Except as provided in NRS 631.3425, the number of hours of credit required annually;  (b) The criteria used to accredit each course; and  (c) The requirements for submission of proof of attendance at courses.  2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, as part of continuing education, each licensee must complete a course of instruction, within 2 years after initial licensure, relating to the medical consequences of an act of terrorism that involves the use of a weapon of mass destruction. The course must provide at least 4 hours of instruction that includes instruction in the following subjects:  (a) An overview of acts of terrorism and weapons of mass destruction;  (b) Personal protective equipment required for acts of terrorism;  (c) Common symptoms and methods of treatment associated with exposure to, or injuries caused by, chemical, biological, radioactive and nuclear agents;  (d) Syndromic surveillance and reporting procedures for acts of terrorism that involve biological agents; and  (e) An overview of the information available on, and the use of, the Health Alert Network.  3. Instead of the course described in subsection 2, a licensee may complete:  (a) A course in Basic Disaster Life Support or a course in Core Disaster Life Support if the course is offered by a provider of continuing education accredited by the National Disaster Life Support Foundation; or  (b) Any other course that the Board determines to be the equivalent of a course specified in paragraph (a).  4. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections 2 and 3, the Board may determine whether to include in a program of continuing education additional courses of instruction relating to the medical consequences of an act of terrorism that involves the use of a weapon of mass destruction.  5. As used in this section:  (a) "Act of terrorism" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 202.4415.  (b) "Biological agent" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 202.442.  (c) "Chemical agent" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 202.4425.  (d) "Radioactive agent" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 202.4437.  (e) "Weapon of mass destruction" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 202.4445.  (Added to NRS by 1985, 379; A 2003, 2956; 2009, 301; 2019, 3215, effective January 1, 2020)
NV Rev Stat § 631.3425 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 631 - Dentistry, Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy|NRS 631.3425 - Continuing education: Requirements for dental therapists. [Effective January 1, 2020.]

A dental therapist licensed to practice in this State must annually complete at least 18 hours of instruction in approved courses of continuing education or biennially complete at least 40 hours of instruction in approved courses of continuing education, as applicable, based on the renewal period set forth in NRS 631.330 for the type of license held by the dental therapist. Hours of instruction may not be transferred over from one licensing period to another.  (Added to NRS by 2019, 3203, effective January 1, 2020)
NV Rev Stat § 631.343 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 631 - Dentistry, Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy|NRS 631.343 - Persons exempt from requirement of continuing education.

A holder of an inactive license, or the holder of a license who is retired or has a disability, is exempt from the requirement of continuing education. If the holder of such a license applies to the Board to reactivate it, he or she must submit proof of continuing education for the year in which the license is restored to active status.  (Added to NRS by 1985, 379)
NV Rev Stat § 631.344 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 631 - Dentistry, Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy|NRS 631.344 - Training relating to persons with substance use and other addictive disorders and the prescribing of opioids; regulations.

The Board shall, by regulation, require each holder of a license to practice dentistry who is registered to dispense controlled substances pursuant to NRS 453.231 to complete at least 2 hours of training relating specifically to persons with substance use and other addictive disorders and the prescribing of opioids during each period of licensure. Any such holder of a license may use such training to satisfy 2 hours of any continuing education requirement established by the Board.  (Added to NRS by 2015, 117; A 2017, 4414)
NV Rev Stat § 631.3452 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 631 - Dentistry, Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy|NRS 631.3452 - Designation and responsibilities of dental director of dental office or clinic; retention of records. [Effective through December 31, 2019.]

Except as otherwise provided in NRS 631.3453, an entity that owns or operates a dental office or clinic as described in paragraph (f) of subsection 2 of NRS 631.215 must:  1. Designate an actively licensed dentist as the dental director of the dental office or clinic. The dental director shall have responsibility for the clinical practice of dentistry at the dental office or clinic, including, without limitation:  (a) Diagnosing or treating any of the diseases or lesions of the oral cavity, teeth, gingiva or the supporting structures thereof.  (b) Administering or prescribing such remedies, medicinal or otherwise, as are needed in the treatment of dental or oral diseases.  (c) Determining:  (1) Whether a particular treatment is necessary or advisable; or  (2) Which particular treatment is necessary or advisable.  (d) The overall quality of patient care that is rendered or performed in the clinical practice of dentistry.  (e) Supervising dental hygienists, dental assistants and other personnel involved in direct patient care and authorizing procedures performed by the dental hygienists, dental assistants and other personnel in accordance with the standards of supervision established by law or regulations adopted pursuant thereto.  (f) Providing any other specific services that are within the scope of clinical dental practice.  (g) Retaining patient dental records as required by law and regulations adopted by the Board.  (h) Ensuring that each patient receiving services from the dental office or clinic has a dentist of record.  2. Maintain current records of the names of licensed dentists who supervise the clinical activities of dental hygienists, dental assistants or other personnel involved in direct patient care. The records must be available to the Board upon written request.  (Added to NRS by 2009, 1092; A 2013, 479)
NV Rev Stat § 631.3452 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 631 - Dentistry, Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy|NRS 631.3452 - Designation and responsibilities of dental director of dental office or clinic; retention of records. [Effective January 1, 2020.]

Except as otherwise provided in NRS 631.3453, an entity that owns or operates a dental office or clinic as described in paragraph (g) of subsection 2 of NRS 631.215 must:  1. Designate an actively licensed dentist as the dental director of the dental office or clinic. The dental director shall have responsibility for the clinical practice of dentistry at the dental office or clinic, including, without limitation:  (a) Diagnosing or treating any of the diseases or lesions of the oral cavity, teeth, gingiva or the supporting structures thereof.  (b) Administering or prescribing such remedies, medicinal or otherwise, as are needed in the treatment of dental or oral diseases.  (c) Determining:  (1) Whether a particular treatment is necessary or advisable; or  (2) Which particular treatment is necessary or advisable.  (d) The overall quality of patient care that is rendered or performed in the clinical practice of dentistry.  (e) Supervising dental hygienists, dental therapists, dental assistants and other personnel involved in direct patient care and authorizing procedures performed by the dental hygienists, dental therapists, dental assistants and other personnel in accordance with the standards of supervision established by law or regulations adopted pursuant thereto.  (f) Providing any other specific services that are within the scope of clinical dental practice.  (g) Retaining patient dental records as required by law and regulations adopted by the Board.  (h) Ensuring that each patient receiving services from the dental office or clinic has a dentist of record.  2. Maintain current records of the names of licensed dentists who supervise the clinical activities of dental hygienists, dental therapists, dental assistants or other personnel involved in direct patient care. The records must be available to the Board upon written request.  (Added to NRS by 2009, 1092; A 2013, 479, effective January 1, 2020)
NV Rev Stat § 631.3453 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 631 - Dentistry, Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy|NRS 631.3453 - Exemption from requirement to designate dental director of dental office or clinic. [Effective through December 31, 2019.]

The provisions of NRS 631.3452 requiring the designation of an actively licensed dentist as a dental director do not apply to a program for the provision of public health dental hygiene if:  1. The program is owned or operated by a dental hygienist who holds a special endorsement of his or her license to practice public health dental hygiene pursuant to NRS 631.287; and  2. Each dental hygienist employed to provide public health dental hygiene pursuant to the program holds a special endorsement of his or her license to practice public health dental hygiene pursuant to NRS 631.287.  (Added to NRS by 2013, 478)