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24 DE Code § 1133. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 11. Dentistry and Dental Hygiene|Subchapter III. Other Provisions|§ 1133. Exemptions.

§ 1133. Exemptions. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent:  (1) A licensed dentist or dental hygienist serving in any branch of the United States Armed Services, Veterans' Administration or Public Health Service from discharging the dentist's or dental hygienist's official duties; (2) A licensed physician or surgeon from extracting teeth or treating pathological conditions of the mouth, teeth or oral tissues, or from radiographing such tissues, unless such person practices dentistry as a specialty; (3) A lawful practitioner of dentistry in another state, the District of Columbia or a territory of the United States from making a clinical demonstration for educational purposes before a dental society, convention, association of dentists or dental college or performing duties in connection with a specific case on which the practitioner may have been called to this State by a legally qualified practitioner of dentistry of this State. (4) A practitioner of dentistry who maintains a lawful dental license to practice in another state, the District of Columbia or a territory of the United States from making a clinical demonstration in connection with the lawful research and development of dental product or dental products manufactured by a dental manufacturer complying with guidelines set forth by the United States Food and Drug Administration. (5) A person not currently licensed as a dentist under this chapter from owning or operating a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization as described in §§ 501(c)(3), 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(iii) of the Internal Revenue Code (26 U.S.C. §§ 501(c)(3), 509(a)(1), and 170(b)(1)(A)(iii)) so long as such person is not otherwise practicing dentistry.73 Del. Laws, c. 332, §  2;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  77 Del. Laws, c. 463, §  34;  80 Del. Laws, c. 259, § 1;
24 DE Code § 1134. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 11. Dentistry and Dental Hygiene|Subchapter III. Other Provisions|§ 1134. Penalty.

§ 1134. Penalty. A person not currently licensed as a dentist or dental hygienist under this chapter who engages in the practice of dentistry or dental hygiene or uses in connection with that person's name, or otherwise assumes or uses, any title or description conveying, or tending to convey, the impression that the person is qualified to practice dentistry or dental hygiene shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Upon the first offense, the person shall be fined not less than $500 nor more than $1,000 for each offense. For a second or subsequent conviction, the fine shall be not less than $1,000 nor more than $2,000 for each offense. Justice of the Peace Courts shall have jurisdiction over all violations of this section. 73 Del. Laws, c. 332, §  2;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
24 DE Code § 1135. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 11. Dentistry and Dental Hygiene|Subchapter III. Other Provisions|§ 1135. Certain unlawful acts; supervision by dentists.

§ 1135. Certain unlawful acts; supervision by dentists. (a) No person shall repair, construct, adjust or alter any appliance, denture or dental restoration except under the authorization and responsibility of a licensed practitioner of dentistry as defined by this chapter. (b) Dentists may have direct supervision of dental assistants. 73 Del. Laws, c. 332, §  2;  77 Del. Laws, c. 463, §  35;
24 DE Code § 1136. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 11. Dentistry and Dental Hygiene|Subchapter III. Other Provisions|§ 1136. Prescriptions for dentists.

§ 1136. Prescriptions for dentists. Pharmacists licensed by this State may fill prescriptions of dentists licensed by this State for any drug necessary in the practice of dentistry, dental surgery or oral surgery. 73 Del. Laws, c. 332, §  2;
24 DE Code § 1138. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 11. Dentistry and Dental Hygiene|Subchapter III. Other Provisions|§ 1138. Accreditation of facilities where office-based surgeries are performed.

§ 1138. Accreditation of facilities where office-based surgeries are performed. No person licensed under this chapter shall perform any office-based surgery, as defined in § 122(3)y. of Title 16, in a facility unless such facility is accredited or licensed in accordance with § 122(3)z. of Title 16. For purposes of this section, “facility” and “office-based surgery” mean as defined in § 122(3)y. of Title 16. 78 Del. Laws, c. 80, §  4;  81 Del. Laws, c. 417, § 3;
24 DE Code § 1171. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 11. Dentistry and Dental Hygiene|Subchapter IV. Violations and Penalties; Enforcement|§ 1171. Name used in practice of dentistry.

§ 1171. Name used in practice of dentistry. (a) Any dentist who practices or offers to practice dentistry or dental surgery may use a trade name that is not false, misleading or deceptive provided that the proper name of 1 of the owners, all of whom must be dentists, is used in conjunction with the trade name. (b) Advertisements in any medium shall include the name, as it appears on the current biennial renewal certificate, and the degree — D.D.S. or D.M.D. — of at least 1 licensed dentist who is an owner of the dental facility. (c) A directory listing all of the names of the dentists practicing at that location shall be prominently displayed in the entrance or reception area of the dental facility. (d) The names of dentists who have practiced under the trade name shall be maintained in the records of the dental facility for at least 5 years following their departure from the practice. (e) The use of the name of a dentist no longer actively associated with the practice may not be continued for longer than 1 year. (f) A trade name may not include the word “clinic” unless the name designates a public or nonprofit facility. (g) A trade name may not include the word “institute” unless the name designates an educational or research facility. (h) A trade name may not, by the use of plurals or otherwise, misrepresent the number of dentists practicing at a facility. Code 1915, §  892T;  38 Del. Laws, c. 48, §  2;  Code 1935, §  993;  24 Del. C. 1953, §  1171;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  77 Del. Laws, c. 463, §  36;
24 DE Code § 1172. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 11. Dentistry and Dental Hygiene|Subchapter IV. Violations and Penalties; Enforcement|§ 1172. Unlawful acts; penalty.

§ 1172. Unlawful acts; penalty. Whoever employs a person who is not a licensed dentist to perform dental operations as defined in this chapter or permits such persons to practice dentistry in the employer's office; or whoever practices dentistry under a false name or assumes a title or appends or prefixes to that person's name letters which falsely represent the person as having a degree from a chartered dental college, or makes use of the words “dental college” or “dental school” or equivalent words when not lawfully authorized so to do, or impersonates another at an examination held by the Board, or knowingly makes a false application or a false representation in connection with such examination; shall be fined not less than $100 nor more than $200. Code 1915, §  892Y;  38 Del. Laws, c. 48, §  2;  Code 1935, §  998;  24 Del. C. 1953, §  1172;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
24 DE Code § 1174. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 11. Dentistry and Dental Hygiene|Subchapter IV. Violations and Penalties; Enforcement|§ 1174. Practice of dentistry after cancellation of registration.

§ 1174. Practice of dentistry after cancellation of registration. Any person whose registration as a practitioner of dentistry has been cancelled under this chapter shall be deemed an unregistered person and subject as such to the penalties prescribed for the practice of dentistry by persons who are not duly registered. Code 1915, §  892S;  38 Del. Laws, c. 48, §  2;  Code 1935, §  992;  24 Del. C. 1953, §  1174;
24 DE Code § 1175. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 11. Dentistry and Dental Hygiene|Subchapter IV. Violations and Penalties; Enforcement|§ 1175. Filing of false documents or forged affidavits; penalty.

§ 1175. Filing of false documents or forged affidavits; penalty. Whoever files or attempts to file as that person's own the diploma, certificate or license of another or a forged, false affidavit of identification or qualification is guilty of a felony and shall be fined not less than $1,000 nor more than $5,000 and imprisoned not more than 5 years. Code 1915, §  892L;  38 Del. Laws, c. 48, §  2;  Code 1935, §  985;  24 Del. C. 1953, §  1175;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  77 Del. Laws, c. 463, §  37;
24 DE Code § 1176. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 11. Dentistry and Dental Hygiene|Subchapter IV. Violations and Penalties; Enforcement|§ 1176. Certain specific offenses; penalty.

§ 1176. Certain specific offenses; penalty. Repealed by 77 Del. Laws, c. 463, § 46, effective July 30, 2010.
24 DE Code § 1177. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 11. Dentistry and Dental Hygiene|Subchapter IV. Violations and Penalties; Enforcement|§ 1177. Sale or offer to sell, procurement, alteration or use of diploma, license or certificate; penalty.

§ 1177. Sale or offer to sell, procurement, alteration or use of diploma, license or certificate; penalty. Whoever sells or offers to sell a diploma conferring a dental degree or a license or a certificate granted pursuant to this chapter or procures such diploma or license or certificate with intent to use the same as evidence of the right to practice dentistry as defined by law, by a person other than the 1 to whom such diploma was issued or to whom such license was granted or any person who, with fraudulent intent, alters such diploma or license or certificate or attempts to use the same shall be fined not less than $1,000 nor more than $5,000. Code 1915, §  892X;  38 Del. Laws, c. 48, §  2;  Code 1935, §  997;  24 Del. C. 1953, §  1177;  77 Del. Laws, c. 463, §  38;
24 DE Code § 1178. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 11. Dentistry and Dental Hygiene|Subchapter IV. Violations and Penalties; Enforcement|§ 1178. Practice without registration or certificate; separate offenses; penalty.

§ 1178. Practice without registration or certificate; separate offenses; penalty. Whoever practices or attempts to practice dentistry or dental hygiene within this State without having been licensed to practice dentistry or dental hygiene or during the period of suspension or revocation of such license previously granted shall be fined not less than $500 nor more than $1,000, or imprisoned not less than 1 month nor more than 1 year, or both, and, upon a second or any subsequent offense, shall be fined not less than $1,000 nor more than $5,000 and imprisoned not less than 6 months nor more than 1 year. Each act of practice or attempt to practice dentistry or dental hygiene in violation of this section shall be a separate offense. Code 1915, §  892P;  38 Del. Laws, c. 48, §  2;  Code 1935, §  989;  24 Del. C. 1953, §  1178;  49 Del. Laws, c. 287;  65 Del. Laws, c. 210, §  12;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  77 Del. Laws, c. 463, §§  39-41;
24 DE Code § 1179. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 11. Dentistry and Dental Hygiene|Subchapter IV. Violations and Penalties; Enforcement|§ 1179. Penalty in absence of specific designation.

§ 1179. Penalty in absence of specific designation. Whoever violates any provision or law relating to the practice of dentistry or dental hygiene or the application for examination and licensing of dentists and registration of dental hygienists, for which no specific penalty has been prescribed, shall be fined not less than $500 nor more than $1,000. Code 1915, §  892Z;  38 Del. Laws, c. 48, §  2;  Code 1935, §  999;  24 Del. C. 1953, §  1179;  65 Del. Laws, c. 210, §  12;  77 Del. Laws, c. 463, §  42;
24 DE Code § 1180. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 11. Dentistry and Dental Hygiene|Subchapter IV. Violations and Penalties; Enforcement|§ 1180. Second or subsequent offenses.

§ 1180. Second or subsequent offenses. Whoever is convicted of a second or subsequent offense under § 1172, § 1173 [repealed], § 1177 or § 1179 of this title shall be punished by the maximum fine prescribed in such section or by imprisonment for not less than 10 nor more than 60 days or by both such fine and imprisonment. Code 1915, §  892AA;  38 Del. Laws, c. 48, §  2;  Code 1935, §  1000;  24 Del. C. 1953, §  1180;  82 Del. Laws, c. 8, § 3;
24 DE Code § 1181. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 11. Dentistry and Dental Hygiene|Subchapter IV. Violations and Penalties; Enforcement|§ 1181. Enforcement of chapter; prosecution for violations.

§ 1181. Enforcement of chapter; prosecution for violations. (a) [Repealed.] (b) All violations of the laws relating to the practice of dentistry and dental hygiene shall be prosecuted in courts of this State by the Attorney General or one of the Attorney General's deputies. 17 Del. Laws, c. 496, §  7;  21 Del. Laws, c. 242, §  4;  Code 1915, §  892;  38 Del. Laws, c. 48, §  2;  Code 1935, §  973;  24 Del. C. 1953, §  1181;  65 Del. Laws, c. 210, §  12;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  77 Del. Laws, c. 463, §§  43, 44;
24 DE Code § 1191. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 11. Dentistry and Dental Hygiene|Subchapter V. General Provisions|§ 1191. Immunity of officials reviewing dental records and dentists' work; confidentiality of investigative records; liability of informants.

§ 1191. Immunity of officials reviewing dental records and dentists' work; confidentiality of investigative records; liability of informants. (a) The members of the State Board of Dentistry and Dental Hygiene of Delaware, dental ethics committee and dentists who are members of hospital and Delaware State Dental Society committees whose function is the review of dental records and of dentists' work with a view to quality of care and utilization of hospital facilities, home visits and office visits shall severally not be subject to, and shall be immune from, claim, suit, liability, damages or any other recourse, civil or criminal, arising from any act or proceeding, decision or determination undertaken, performed or reached in good faith and without malice by any such member or members acting individually or jointly in carrying out the responsibilities, authority, duties, powers and privileges of the offices conferred by law upon them under this chapter, or any other state law, or duly adopted rules and regulations of the aforementioned committees and hospitals, good faith being presumed until proven otherwise, with malice required to be shown by a complainant. (b) The records and proceedings of any such committees or organizations as described in subsection (a) of this section shall be confidential records which shall not constitute public records or be available for general inspection by the public. All hearings on complaints shall be opened to the public only at the request of the respondent. (c) No person who provides information to any such committees or organizations as described in subsection (a) of this section, or who testifies as a witness, shall be held liable in any cause of action arising out of the providing of such information or the giving of such testimony, provided that such person does so in good faith and without malice. 59 Del. Laws, c. 368, §  1;  64 Del. Laws, c. 236, §  1;  77 Del. Laws, c. 463, §  3;
24 DE Code § 1192. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 11. Dentistry and Dental Hygiene|Subchapter V. General Provisions|§ 1192. Reports of dental malpractice actions.

§ 1192. Reports of dental malpractice actions. The Prothonotary in each county of the State shall report to the Board the adjudication of any dental malpractice claim against a dentist which was filed in the Prothonotary's office or the settlement of any dental malpractice claim which was filed in the Prothonotary's office. 65 Del. Laws, c. 210, §  13;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
24 DE Code § 1193. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 11. Dentistry and Dental Hygiene|Subchapter V. General Provisions|§ 1193. Limitation of action for dental malpractice.

§ 1193. Limitation of action for dental malpractice. No action for recovery of damages against a dentist, dental hygienist or dental assistant for personal injury, including death, allegedly suffered in the course of dental treatment, shall be brought after the expiration of 2 years from the date upon which such injury occurred; provided, however, that:  (1) Solely in the event of a personal injury the occurrence of which during such period of 2 years was unknown to and could not in the exercise of reasonable diligence have been discovered by the injured person, such action may be brought prior to the expiration of 3 years from the date upon which such injury occurred, and not thereafter; and (2) A minor under the age of 6 years shall have until the latter time for bringing such an action as provided for in paragraph (1) of this section or until the minor's sixth birthday to bring an action.65 Del. Laws, c. 210, §  14;
24 DE Code § 1194. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 11. Dentistry and Dental Hygiene|Subchapter V. General Provisions|§ 1194. Appeal panel.

§ 1194. Appeal panel. (a) Prior to the administration of the first practical examination each year by the Board, the Director of the Division of Professional Regulation shall appoint an appeal panel to hear appeals as a result of denial of licensure by the Board for failure of a practical examination. For appeals arising from the failure of the dental practical examination, the appeal panel shall consist of 2 dentists licensed to practice in this State and 1 public member. For appeals arising from the failure of the dental hygiene practical examination, the appeal panel shall consist of 1 dentist licensed to practice in this State, 1 dental hygienist and 1 public member. (b) The licensed professional members of the respective panels shall have at least 3 years of experience practicing in their respective professions. A professional member shall not have served on the State Board of Dentistry and Dental Hygiene nor on the Dental Hygiene Advisory Committee for at least 5 years preceding the professional member's appointment to the panel; nor shall such professional member be an officer or other elected official in a professional association of dentists or dental hygienists. The public member shall not have been a dentist nor dental hygienist, nor a member of the immediate family of a dentist or dental hygienist, nor have been employed by a dentist, nor have a material interest in the providing of goods and services to dentists, nor have been engaged in an activity directly related to dentistry or dental hygiene. (c) Each member of the appeal panel shall serve for a term of 1 year and shall be eligible for 1 additional reappointment to the appeal panel. (d) In the event an applicant for licensure has failed a practical examination administered by the State Board of Dentistry and Dental Hygiene, the applicant has the right to appeal the decision by the Board. Such appeal shall be filed in writing with the Director of the Division of Professional Regulation within 20 days of the date of notification by the Board. Upon receipt of the applicant's written appeal of the Board's decision, the Director shall convene the appeal panel within 30 days. The Director shall notify the appellant by certified mail of the date set for the hearing. (e) The conduct of all hearings and the issuance of orders shall be in accordance with procedures established pursuant to this section, Chapter 101 of Title 29 and § 8735 of Title 29. Where such provisions conflict with the provisions of this section, this section shall govern. (f) The applicant may appeal any denial of licensure by the panel to the Superior Court within 30 days' notice of denial. Such appeal shall be on the record. (g) In the event that an appeal is remanded from Superior Court, such appeal will be heard by the original appeal panel. 70 Del. Laws, c. 406, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  77 Del. Laws, c. 463, §  3;
24 DE Code § 1201. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 12. Security Alarm Systems and Protective Services [For Application of This Chapter, See 81 Del. Laws, C. 73, §? 7]|Subchapter I. Licensure [For Application of This Subchapter, See 81 Del. Laws, C. 73, §?7]|§ 1201. Definitions [For application of this section, see 81 Del. Laws, c. 73, § 7].

§ 1201. Definitions [For application of this section, see 81 Del. Laws, c. 73, § 7]. (a) “Compliance agent” means an individual employed by a licensed security alarm business with no physical presence within this State who serves in a management capacity within this State, and who ensures compliance of the security alarm business with the requirements of this chapter. (b) “Department” means the Department of Safety and Homeland Security. (c) “Director” means the officer in charge of the Professional Licensing Section of the Division. (d) “Division” means the Division of the Delaware State Police. (e) “Employee” means any person who performs services for wages or salary. (f) “Licensee” means any person licensed to engage in the business of installing, servicing, selling, repairing, replacing, provision of monitoring or maintaining security alarm systems under this chapter. (g) “Officer” means the president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, comptroller, partner, or owner. (h) “Professional Licensing Section” means the Professional Licensing Section within the Division. (i) “Security alarm business” means a partnership, corporation or other business entity engaged in the sales, installation, service, maintenance, repair, replacement or provision of monitoring services at a customer's home or customer's business. This term does not include a partnership, corporation or other business entity that is engaged in sales of security alarm systems in a retail store location, online or by telephone. (j) “Security alarm system” means an assembly of equipment and devices arranged to signal the presence of a hazard requiring urgent attention and to which police are expected to respond. This term does not include an alarm installed in a vehicle or on someone's person. (k) “Superintendent” means the Superintendent of the Division of the Delaware State Police or the Superintendent's designee. 64 Del. Laws, c. 281, §  1;  64 Del. Laws, c. 377, §  1;  76 Del. Laws, c. 179, §§  1-3;  81 Del. Laws, c. 73, § 1;
24 DE Code § 1202. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 12. Security Alarm Systems and Protective Services [For Application of This Chapter, See 81 Del. Laws, C. 73, §? 7]|Subchapter I. Licensure [For Application of This Subchapter, See 81 Del. Laws, C. 73, §?7]|§ 1202. License requirement [For application of this section, see 81 Del. Laws, c. 73, § 7].

§ 1202. License requirement [For application of this section, see 81 Del. Laws, c. 73, § 7]. No person may operate a security alarm business without having obtained a license from the Professional Licensing Section pursuant to the requirements of this chapter. An occupational license issued by the Delaware Division of Revenue, pursuant § 2301 of Title 30 does not grant a security alarm business the right to operate within this State without obtaining a license under this chapter. 64 Del. Laws, c. 281, §  1;  81 Del. Laws, c. 73, § 1;